The 1900 Storm, which modern estimates rate as a category 4 with sustained winds of 145 mph, cut a swath of destruction through East Texas, into Louisiana and northeastward into
Today marks the 123rd anniversary of The Great Storm that came roaring out of the Gulf of Mexico on Sept. 8, 1900, destroying this island city and ensuring its place
The annual Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas Triathlon returns to Galveston this weekend.
The competition features a swim of more than a mile, a half-marathon run, and a 56-mile bike ride.
It gets underway at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday and ends at 1:30 p.m.
The bike race and part of the run course will be on Stewart Road, Cove View Boulevard, and FM 3005, so island residents and visitors can expect road closures and traffic delays.
photo: Getty Images
The annual Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas Triathlon returns to Galveston this weekend.
The competition features a swim of more than a mile, a half-marathon run, and a 56-mile bike ride.
It gets underway at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday and ends at 1:30 p.m.
The bike race and part of the run course will be on Stewart Road, Cove View Boulevard, and FM 3005, so island residents and visitors can expect road closures and traffic delays.
photo: Getty Images