For one hundred years a furniture store, now the building at 2125 Church Street is a landmark in Downtown Galveston!

Looking for something different to do this summer while keeping your family budget in check? Head out to Galveston Island for a fun family “staycation” at Schlitterbahn Galveston Waterpark!

What's happening in Houston, Galveston, The Woodlands, Conroe, Beaumont, Port Arthur, Orange, Jasper and the surrounding areas.

Channel 13 interviewed Gov. Perry last month as he toured the damaged areas left by Hurrican Ike.

It's clear from the interview that Gov. Perry sees FEMA as failing Texans:

"I would like to see FEMA get out of the delivery business," said Governor Perry. "Make it an oversight agency. Let them look over my shoulder. If I misspend money, let them hold my feet to the fire, but don't keep me from helping my people."

Casino gambling is being considered to revive Galveston's economy. Growing up in Mississippi I saw what the casino industry did to revive Biloxi Mississippi. According to the Houston Chronicle, casino gambling contributed $22.5 million to the city of  Biloxi in fiscal year 2008.

I realize that officials have done and are doing all they can, but where are the good people of the United States? We poured money into the Red Cross and other organizations for New Orleans after Katrina. Why can't we do the same for Galveston?

LoneStar Times has an amazing before and after picture of Galveston. It's stunning.  

I was reading an AP story about Galveston rebuilding and got a bit of a history lesson. As most of you probably know, a catastrophic hurricane hit the island in 1900 and 6000 people perished in the storm. In 1915 another hit, but only less than a dozen died.