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What's New... purchase of Hendley Building, restoration of League Building, new Pleasure Pier, new Tanger Outlets Center, more attractions and events in Downtown Galveston

On behalf of Chief Executive Officer George Mitchell, Mitchell Historic Properties (MHP) has expressed interest to the City of Galveston on purchasing the Pier 19 Chanel front, piers and 20 through 22 to continue future development. MHP staff spoke at a ...

Suggested Story Ideas Galveston Island is approaching five-year anniversary of Hurricane Ike On September 13, 2008, Galveston Island was struck by Hurricane Ike. Hurricane Ike made landfall at 2:10 a.m. with a 17-20 foot storm surge and 110...