Galveston Island's newly elected mayor, Joe Jaworski, hopes to improve the city's image.
If the Houston region were a country, its economy would be the 25th largest in the world, just behind Norway. Energy and healthcare are the leading industries.
HUD and local officials say that the State of Texas has underfunded some counties, including Galveston, and overfunded others in east Texas.
Harris County Commissioners Court dismissed Grand Parkway condemnation lawsuits and deferred action on a Gulf Coast recovery district until January.
The 61st Street Pier was destroyed by Hurricane Ike. Any transit district would likely be created before the 2010 Census, when Galveston will lose population.
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The Chambers County Engineer discusses the region's growth, transportation planning, Chambers County's representation on TPC, and toll roads.
The private-sector attorney, who represents the City of Galveston, discusses TPC's role, smart growth, and Hurricane Ike's effect on traffic in Galveston.
Manipulation of NASA/NOAA satellite images into a high-resolution film provides an animated view of the 2008 season in "Hurricane Alley."
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