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$34B Coastal Texas Project advances as engineers approved for flood defenses

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$34B Coastal Texas Project advances as engineers approved for flood defenses

After years of delays, the Coastal Texas Project is moving forward following approval of two major engineering design contracts. The agreements allow planning to resume for massive floodgates and coastal barrier systems aimed at protecting the Texas Gulf Coast.

Historic Medical Arts Building set for hotel revival in downtown Galveston

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Historic Medical Arts Building set for hotel revival in downtown Galveston

A long-empty office tower in downtown Galveston is slated for redevelopment into a 120-room boutique hotel, with construction expected to begin in early 2026 after city permit approvals.

Texas Advances Ike Dike Project with New Design Contracts for Gates, Dunes

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Texas Advances Ike Dike Project with New Design Contracts for Gates, Dunes

The Gulf Coast Protection District has approved contracts with Jacobs and HDR to begin early design work on the central gates and protective dunes for the massive “Ike Dike” hurricane-barrier system at the mouth of Galveston Bay.

Controversial $700M Margaritaville Project Near Ghost-Wolf Habitat Signals Construction Restart

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Controversial $700M Margaritaville Project Near Ghost-Wolf Habitat Signals Construction Restart

After months of silence, Dallas-based RRAEF Holdings told the Houston Business Journal it will begin work within 30 days on a $700 million Margaritaville resort on Galveston’s East End. The planned 15-story hotel, nearly 300 beach cottages, and waterpark have drawn sharp local opposition over potential impacts to the island’s “ghost wolf” coyote population.

Galveston Region Scores High With League City; Houston Ranks Last in New Texas Study

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Galveston Region Scores High With League City; Houston Ranks Last in New Texas Study

Recent Consumer Affairs research rates Allen, Frisco, and Plano as the top Texas communities to migrate to, with seven of the top 10 in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas score low for safety and affordability.

Margaritaville Plans New Beach Houses as $700M Galveston Project Moves Forward

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Margaritaville Plans New Beach Houses as $700M Galveston Project Moves Forward

Developers will break ground within 30 days on the $700 million Margaritaville Resort on Galveston’s East Beach, beginning with a 278-unit beach cottage community and a large amenity deck.

Real Estate and Development

$34B Coastal Texas Project advances as engineers approved for flood defenses

Historic Medical Arts Building set for hotel revival in downtown Galveston

Texas Advances Ike Dike Project with New Design Contracts for Gates, Dunes

Controversial $700M Margaritaville Project Near Ghost-Wolf Habitat Signals Construction Restart

Galveston Region Scores High With League City; Houston Ranks Last in New Texas Study

Margaritaville Plans New Beach Houses as $700M Galveston Project Moves Forward

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