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While Texas Gulf Coast continues the monumental task of cleaning up after the devastation of Hurricane Ike, there is some good news coming out of the area..
According to reports received, historic properties: The Tremont House, Hotel Galvez, and Harbor House, all operated by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, received minimal flooding damage.
Here’s the breakdown: […]
As the clean-up begins along the Texas Gulf Coast, national agencies are in need of assistance. If you can’t volunteer, you can donate toward the rebuilding efforts. Remember that every little bit, whether its monetary or supplies, helps.
To learn how you can make a difference, visit:
American Red Cross . The organization also provides information on […]
Ike left quite calling card along the Texas Gulf Coast, and also did damage in Louisiana. So, now what’s next with the weaken-yet-still-a-storm Ike? Here’s the latest news/information.
Weakened Ike moves on after battering Gulf coast (REUTERS)
Ike damage prompts weeklong curfew in Houston (CNN.com)
Damage piles up after violent Ike tears through Texas, Louisiana (Dallas Morning […]
Ike reached Texas, near Galveston, early this morning. You can track the storm here.
Read the most current information:
Hurricane Ike Notes, Stats, Facts (weather.com)
Ike makes landfall at Galveston. What does it mean? (SciGuy/Houston Chronicle)
Massive Hurricane Ike ravages southeast Texas (AP)
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As Hurricane Ike makes its way on shore to Galveston and beyond, please keep checking back to Southern Byways for the latest information about the area.
Here are a few recent (within the hour or so) news articles to keep you updated on the situation:
Catastrophe looms as Hurricane Ike pounds Texas coast (AFP)
Hurricane Ike could […]
Hurricane Ike isn’t giving up, he’s very determined to make his presence known in the Gulf Coast.
As the storm heads into the Gulf of Mexico, Ike is now projected to make landfall around the Texas Gulf Coast this weekend.
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There are many events planned along the Gulf Coast next weekend, and they might (hopefully not) have an unexpected and unwelcome guest named Ike. Southern Byways will provide the latest information on any event cancellations and/or rescheduling.
Just another reason you should always keep visiting Southern Byways.
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Although hurricane season while living in or traveling to the south is part of life, no one likes to hear that a storm is coming their way. People rush to the nearest store to stock their homes with water, flashlights and the typical hurricane supplies (and yes, that includes supplies for that ever famous hurricane […]
Well, there’s the saying that things tend to happen in threes, even storms. As you may know by now, Tropical Storm Hanna is expected to make landfall on the east coast, placing many southern destinations under warnings. Before you make or cancel any weekend plans, be sure to watch the latest here and here.
Not […]
As Hurricane Gustav weakens as it continues over land, parts of the Gulf Coast are beginning the long task of assessing damage and returning on line. To read the latest coverage on the hurricane, visit NOLA.com for information on the Greater New Orleans area, WLOX provides information on Biloxi and the Mississippi Gulf Coast […]
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Written by Apryl Chapman Thomas [email], and Katherine Lynch [email] for b5media.
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