Biden supports Juneteenth in Galveston and criticizes efforts to ‘erase history’
During an AME Church service in Galveston Island, Texas, former President Joe Biden addressed critics who question the need for a federal holiday in June. This date marks June 19, 1865, when Gordon Granger’s order was issued to free enslaved people, a significant moment in American history. Biden pushed back against the idea that June […]
Barge strikes Galveston bridge, causing oil spill, power outage, and traffic shutdown
a barge After colliding with the bridge connecting Galveston and Pelican Island, it caused major disruption for people in the Galveston, Texas, area, leaving people stranded on the island and briefly losing power. “Approximately 11 miles of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway had to be closed due to an oil spill from a barge.” Just before […]
The 1900 Galveston Hurricane: America’s deadliest natural disaster
Disaster struck Galveston, Texas on September 8, 1900. The devastating hurricane claimed thousands of lives, homes and businesses. In the late 1800s, before the hurricanes, Galveston ranked as the Lone Star State’s largest city. Tourists flocked to this location for its historic sites and delightful beaches. The city also had a prosperous economy. Little did […]
Great Galveston Hurricane and more of the deadliest storms in US history
Extreme weather events can arrive quickly and aggressively, causing massive destruction and large numbers of deaths. Certain states, such as Florida, are more likely to be hit by hurricanes than others, and Texas is more likely to be hit by tornadoes than Ohio. But deadly storms are hitting other parts of the country, causing historic […]