After years of back and forth, a storm-damaged house that was formerly owned by Beyonce's mom, Tina Knowles, and Sand Crab Holdings is being demolished.

Replaced by the Flagship Hotel in the 1960s, Hurricane Ike destroyed the ... In the mid-1800s, Galveston boomed as a port and financial center for Texas. The Strand was the hub.

After a dose of nature, visitors can admire the Victorian storefronts of The Strand ... attractions, Galveston also boasts a unique outdoor art project. In 2008, Hurricane Ike decimated many ...