The 81st Texas Legislature's appropriations and other funding allocates the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) with $1.4 billion for restoration and expansion of facilities - and all coastal residents with affordable windstorm insurance

The Emerald By The Sea Galveston Beach Condos could be one of the best investment and vacation resort opportunities with UTMB and the beach views.

The Club of the Isle on Galveston's West End is under contract to a Marquette Land Investments, a Chicago-based real estate firm with substantial holdings on the island.

The Galveston Housing Authority (GHA) has agreed to rebuild four housing projects without consulting city council or public opinion.

The University of Texas System Board of Regents voted unanimously to restore the 500-bed John Sealy Hospital and trauma center to its pre-hurricane operations, and to build a new surgical tower.

The ferry re-opening on November 11th. shows the dedication and swift progress state and local officials are making towards the area's recovery after Ike.

Galveston City officials will not allow many of the houses damaged by Hurricane Ike to be rebuilt at ground level.

“We are committed to making Bolivar the new definition of urban renewal,” said Galveston County Judge Jim Yarbrough.

The Galveston Seawall Held Back Storm Surge of Hurricane Ike and all the Modern High-rise structures remain proudly standing, but about 4.5 million people are without power and most of Galveston is Massively Damaged from Flooding and High Winds. Port Aransas, Island Moorings Marina Safe Harbor, Has Room for Boats.