Gulf Coast storm protections including 'Ike Dike' to get $550 million in new state appropriations
Houston Chronicle
Ward, R.
06/28/2023
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army; Gulf Coast; Gulf Coast Protection District; Hurricane Ike; Tropical storms
Ike Dike gates won’t be wide enough, study says
Houston Chronicle
Drane, A.
02/09/2023
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army; Houston Ship Channel; Hurricane Ike; Ships and shipping
Despite authorization, coastal spine still a long way from reality
Galveston Daily News
Smith, M.
12/28/2022
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Cornyn, John; Galveston Bay; Gulf Coast Protection District; Gulf of Mexico; Hurricane Ike
Biden signs bill authorizing Ike Dike coastal barrier project
Houston Chronicle
Ferguson, J.
12/24/2022
3 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Cornyn, John; Federal budgets; Weber, Randy
Texas storm project passes House
Austin American Statesman
Lozano, J.
12/11/2022
3 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Coastal protection; Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army; Federal funds; Tropical storms
Ike Dike’s Deep Impact
Houston Chronicle
Shapiro, J.
09/28/2022
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems
More high-tide floods ahead for Galveston
Houston Chronicle
Foxhall, E.
08/03/2022
3 doc(s)
Climate change; Flooding; Galveston, Texas; Infrastructure
U.S. Senate approves $ 31 billion for 'Ike Dike'
Galveston Daily News
Staff
07/30/2022
5 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Cornyn, John; Federal funds; Galveston Bay; U.S. Senate
Senate approves Ike Dike plan, making full Congressional approval within reach
Houston Chronicle
Wermund, B.
07/29/2022
3 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems
Ike Dike in line for Congress vote
Beaumont Enterprise
Pedersen, C.
07/28/2022
3 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Coastal protection; Cornyn, John; Cruz, Ted; Flood control; Orange County; Tropical storms; Weber, Randy
A $30 billion vision to build eight massive flood tunnels could redefine Harris County flood control
Houston Chronicle
Foxhall, E.
06/21/2022
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Flood control; Harris County Flood Control District
U.S. House approves massive $31 billion “Ike Dike” project to protect Texas coast from hurricanes
Austin American Statesman
Douglas, E.
06/10/2022
4 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army; Emergency management; Fletcher, Lizzie Pannill; Galveston Bay; Gulf Coast Protection District; Special taxing districts
‘Ike Dike’ project approved by U.S. House, another step forward for Gulf storm barrier
San Antonio Express News
Foxhall, E.
06/10/2022
3 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; U.S. Congress
Second Ike Dike bill moves ahead in Congress, bringing project closer to full approval
Houston Chronicle
Foxhall, E.
05/20/2022
3 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Galveston Bay
Ike Dike is finally making real progress in Congress
Beaumont Enterprise
Editorial
05/09/2022
3 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems
Bill proposing approval of Ike Dike project moves to U.S. Senate
Galveston Daily News
Ferguson, J.
05/05/2022
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems
Ike Dike bill takes another step forward, advancing toward full Senate vote
Houston Chronicle
Foxhall, E.
05/05/2022
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems
How even the smallest parts of the massive Ike Dike plan will impact Galveston
Houston Chronicle
Foxhall, E.
04/21/2022
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army; Emergency management; Galveston Island
A new group could tax you to build the Ike Dike. Many don’t know they’ve already begun meeting.
Houston Chronicle
Foxhall, E.
02/10/2022
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army; Flood control; Gulf Coast Protection District; Open meetings; Public notices
'This is going to be a marathon': Texas congressional delegation preps push for Ike Dike
Houston Chronicle
Wermund, B.
11/26/2021
1 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Cornyn, John; Fletcher, Lizzie Pannill; Gulf Coast; Texas congressional delegation
The Ike Dike can’t do it all. Houston should explore Galveston Bay barrier proposal
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
11/18/2021
3 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Emergency management; Galveston Bay; Houston Ship Channel
Bolivar Flats is a bird watcher's dream. But what happens when the Ike Dike is built?
Houston Chronicle
Foxhall, E.
11/05/2021
2 doc(s)
Birding; Birds; Bolivar Peninsula; Coastal barrier systems; Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army; Environmental impact
Crushed turtles and shrinking wetlands: How the proposed Ike Dike could affect wildlife and plants
Houston Chronicle
Foxhall, E.
10/04/2021
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Environmental protection; Gulf Coast
Cooler weather accompanies third special legislative session
Lufkin Daily News
Nichols, R.
09/26/2021
4 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Nichols, Robert
Hurricane luck will run out, so let’s build the ‘Ike Dike’
Houston Chronicle
Grieder, E.
09/15/2021
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coastal barrier systems; Hurricane Nicholas; Tropical storms; Turner, Sylvester
'Ike Dike' study headed to Congress
Houston Chronicle
Foxhall, E.
09/11/2021
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Environmental impact; Hidalgo, Lina
The final Ike Dike plan won't protect against every storm - especially with climate change
Houston Chronicle
Foxhall, E.
09/06/2021
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army; Gulf Coast Community Protection and Recovery District
The Cajun Navy was there for Houston. Now it's our turn to help Louisiana.
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
08/31/2021
1 doc(s)
Disaster relief; Eckels, Robert; Hurricane Harvey; Hurricane Ida; Hurricane Katrina; Louisiana; Tropical storms
Bill would implement hurricane plan touted by Texas A&M-Galveston professor
Bryan Eagle
Wiley, K.
06/12/2021
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Emergency management; Gulf Coast Protection District; Texas A&M University - Galveston
Coastal protection district bill heads to Abbott's desk
Galveston Daily News
Ferguson, J.
06/01/2021
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Gulf Coast Protection District; Middleton, Mayes; Special taxing districts; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
'Ike Dike' funding bill nears approval in Texas Legislature
Houston Chronicle
Goldenstein, T.
05/24/2021
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Gulf Coast Protection District; Middleton, Mayes; Paul, Dennis; Rosenthal, Jon E.; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
House OKs taxing district to fund surge protection system
Galveston Daily News
Ferguson, J.
05/20/2021
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Coastal protection; Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army; Gulf Coast Protection District; Middleton, Mayes; Special taxing districts; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
The Ike Dike bridges partisan divides in Congress
Galveston Daily News
Ferguson, J.
05/13/2021
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Galveston City Council; Gulf Coast Protection District; Partisanship; Texas congressional delegation
New Ike Dike funding plan could be helpful for a difficult process
Beaumont Enterprise
Editorial
05/10/2021
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems
Army Corps takes alternate route to fund $26B Ike Dike project
Houston Chronicle
Powell, N.
05/07/2021
1 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army; Federal funds; Fletcher, Lizzie Pannill; Flood control; General Land Office, Texas
Texan pushes to add Ike Dike to Biden bill
San Antonio Express News
Wermund, B.
05/02/2021
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Coastal protection; Cornyn, John; Federal aid; Fletcher, Lizzie Pannill; Green, Al
Texas leads U.S. in weather disasters. Biden's infrastructure plan includes $50B for resilience.
Houston Chronicle
Wermund, B.
04/13/2021
4 doc(s)
Biden, Joe; Buttigieg, Pete; Cruz, Ted; Emergency management; Infrastructure; Natural disasters; State comparisons
Talk is cheap. The Ike Dike is not. Here's how to help fund it.
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
04/12/2021
2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Flood control; Gulf Coast Protection District; Hurricane Ike; Paul, Dennis; Special taxing districts; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
Galveston, GLO to head to Supreme Court over Ike debts
Galveston Daily News
Ferguson, J.
12/18/2020
1 doc(s)
Disaster relief; Galveston, Texas; General Land Office, Texas; Housing; Hurricane Ike; Supreme Court, Texas
A surging threat: How Hurricane Laura could’ve caused ‘one of the worst environmental disasters ever’ in Houston
Houston Chronicle
Gray, L.
08/29/2020
3 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Environmental protection; Flood control; Houston Ship Channel; Refineries; Tropical storms
Laura close call puts resiliency on the public agenda
Beaumont Enterprise
Bain, K.
08/28/2020
1 doc(s)
Branick, Jeff; Coastal barrier systems; Cornyn, John; Emergency management; Flood control; Southeast Texas; Tropical storms
Three years after Harvey, close call with Laura should scare Houston into action
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
08/28/2020
4 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Emergency management; Flood control; Hurricane Harvey; Hurricane Laura; Tropical storms
As twin hurricanes converge on the Gulf Coast, $31 billion 'Ike Dike' still in planning stages
Houston Chronicle
Powell, N.
08/25/2020
4 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army; Tropical storms
Orange County levee project takes first step forward
Houston Chronicle
Dick, J.
02/08/2020
1 doc(s)
Brooks, Jack B.; Coastal barrier systems; Coastal protection; Dams and levees; Flood control; Orange County
Sand dunes seem to be least-bad option for protecting coast
Beaumont Enterprise
Editorial
10/21/2019
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Coastal protection; Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army
Trump: Texas ‘kept calling me for money’ after Hurricane Harvey
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
10/19/2019
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bush, George P.; Coastal barrier systems; Coleman, Garnet; Cornyn, John; Cruz, Ted; Hurricane Harvey; Patrick, Dan; Trump, Donald
Trump: Texas made a ‘fortune’ after Hurricane Harvey
Dallas Morning News
Garcia, N.
10/19/2019
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Coleman, Garnet; Hurricane Harvey; Trump, Donald
Trump calls coastal barrier a 'crazy thing'
Galveston Daily News
Ferguson, J.
10/19/2019
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army; General Land Office, Texas; Trump, Donald
Sand dune proposal digs up questions
Houston Chronicle
Powell, N.
10/17/2019
4 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Coastal protection; Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army; Emergency management; Hurricane Ike
Ike Dike costly but cheaper in long runq
Houston Chronicle
Davlasheridze, M.
07/21/2019
1 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Flood control; Tropical storms
Corps’ barrier plan ditches levees
Houston Chronicle
Morris, M.
05/09/2019
4 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army
Corps' storm-surge solution is a giant boondoggle
Galveston Daily News
Rota, M.
01/05/2019
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army; Dams and levees; Flood control
Coastal barrier option critiqued
Houston Chronicle
Powell, N.
01/04/2019
1 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Coastal protection; Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army; Dams and levees; Galveston, Texas
Bush favors building coastal barriers along the beach
Galveston Daily News
Ferguson, J.
12/15/2018
2 doc(s)
Bolivar Peninsula; Bush, George P.; Coastal barrier systems; Galveston Bay; Galveston Island; Middleton, Mayes
Bolivar Peninsula residents worry that ‘Ike Dike’ proposal will upend their livelihoods
Houston Chronicle
Powell, N.
12/15/2018
1 doc(s)
Bolivar Peninsula; Coastal barrier systems; Eminent domain
State panel lists ways to prepare for storms
Houston Chronicle
Wallace, J.
12/15/2018
2 doc(s)
Emergency management; Governor's Commission to Rebuild Texas; Hurricane Harvey; Sharp, John
Protect momentum behind Ike Dike before it’s gone
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
11/18/2018
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Coastal protection
Experts concerned about 'Ike Dike’
Dallas Morning News
A.P. Wire
11/13/2018
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems
Researchers pose alternative to Ike Dike
Houston Chronicle
Powell, N.
11/12/2018
3 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Coastal protection
Ike Dike plan brings promise and questions
Beaumont Enterprise
Editorial
10/30/2018
4 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems
Bigger ‘Ike Dike’ backed
Houston Chronicle
Powell, N.
10/27/2018
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army; Flood control; Tropical storms
Ten years later, where’s the Ike Dike?
Houston Chronicle
Merrell, W.
09/19/2018
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Flood control; Galveston Bay; Texas A&M University - Galveston; Tropical storms
Big oil asks government to protect it from climate change
Austin American Statesman
Weissert, W.
08/27/2018
1 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Flood control; Refineries; Tropical storms
One year later
Houston Chronicle
Staff
08/26/2018
5 doc(s)
Flood control; Houston, Texas; Hurricane Harvey; Tropical storms
Feds approve $5B for disaster recovery projects
Galveston Daily News
Barnett, M.
07/06/2018
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Federal aid; Hurricane Harvey
Feds OK $4B for ‘Ike Dike’ as July 4th storm raises questions about region’s preparedness
Houston Chronicle
Powell, N.
07/06/2018
3 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Flood control; Flooding
Let's have the right discussion about the Ike Dike
Galveston Daily News
Kiene, B.
03/31/2018
1 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems
We need to build Ike Dike sooner, rather than later
Galveston Daily News
Gillentine, C.
03/27/2018
1 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Federal funds; Tropical storms
Flood projects’ fates murky
Dallas Morning News
Lozano, J.
03/25/2018
2 doc(s)
Flood control; Hurricane Harvey
Abbott: 'Tens of billions' coming for Harvey recovery
Galveston Daily News
DeGrood, M.
03/17/2018
3 doc(s)
Federal aid; Hurricane Harvey; Tropical storms
Advocate: Coastal spine funding might not be secured
Galveston Daily News
Ferguson, J.
02/25/2018
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army; Federal aid
Abbott: Billions secured for start of coastal spine
Galveston Daily News
Ferguson, J.
02/14/2018
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems
A massive seawall for Southeast Texas could save money. But so far, there's none to spend
Houston Chronicle
Ward, M.
01/07/2018
3 doc(s)
Bettencourt, Paul; Coastal barrier systems; Federal aid; Garcia, Sylvia; Hurricane Harvey; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); Tropical storms; Weber, Randy
In ‘eternal struggle’ with water, Dutch have much to teach
Houston Chronicle
Freemantle, T.
12/24/2017
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Flood control; Hurricane Harvey; Netherlands
Hurricane recovery bill
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
11/22/2017
2 doc(s)
Federal aid; Hurricane Harvey; Tropical storms
Astros aren't the only happy ending Houston needs after Harvey
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
11/05/2017
4 doc(s)
Brays Bayou; Federal aid; Flood control; Houston Astros; Hurricane Harvey
Gov. Abbott asks Congress for $61 billion for Harvey damage
Austin American Statesman
Ball, A.
11/01/2017
2 doc(s)
Disaster relief; Federal aid; Flood control; Hurricane Harvey; Tropical storms
Trump agrees to new Harvey relief funds for Texas
Houston Chronicle
Diaz, K.
10/20/2017
3 doc(s)
Disaster relief
Abbott and Turner show that discussion can happen
Galveston Daily News
Mathews, D.
10/03/2017
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Disaster relief; Hurricane Harvey; Tropical storms; Turner, Sylvester
Abbott gives $50M to Houston
Dallas Morning News
Choi, M.
09/30/2017
2 doc(s)
Disaster relief; Houston, Texas; Turner, Sylvester
Will Hurricane Harvey bring federal support for the 'Ike dike'?
Houston Chronicle
Blum, J.
09/22/2017
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Refineries; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
As support for Ike Dike grows, we still need stubborn boosters
Houston Chronicle
Falkenberg, L.
09/17/2017
1 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems
Cost must be considered in building storm surge barrier
Houston Chronicle
Stokes, B.
09/14/2017
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Flooding
Spend wisely by creating an Ike Dike
Houston Chronicle
Tomlinson, C.
09/13/2017
1 doc(s)
Bettencourt, Paul; Coastal barrier systems; Coastal protection; Flooding; Hurricane Harvey; Tropical storms; Turner, Sylvester
Fight flooding now!
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
09/10/2017
4 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Emergency management; Flooding; Hurricane Harvey; Rainy Day Fund
Harvey revives talk of ‘Ike Dike’ to protect state
Austin American Statesman
Lopez Jr., R.
09/05/2017
1 doc(s)
Bush, George P.; Coastal barrier systems
Harvey will change debate about surge protection
Galveston Daily News
Editorial
09/03/2017
1 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Hurricane Harvey
REPORT: Texas coastal communities face climate change-caused flooding
Austin American Statesman
Toohey, M.
07/13/2017
3 doc(s)
Climate change; Coastal protection; Flooding
Why the Ike Dike is the best fix for storm surge on Gulf
Austin American Statesman
Merrell, W.
07/08/2017
2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Tropical storms
Weber, Babin want coastal barrier to be 'national priority' for Trump
Galveston Daily News
Ferguson, J.
07/07/2017
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Babin, Brian; Coastal barrier systems; Coastal protection; Weber, Randy
Congressmen back proposed coastal barrier
Houston Chronicle
Paterson, B.
07/07/2017
2 doc(s)
Babin, Brian; Coastal barrier systems; Coastal protection; Galveston Island; Weber, Randy
Let's move aggressively on surge protection
Houston Chronicle
King, B.
06/30/2017
1 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems
Why the Kemp’s ridley turtle could lose more Gulf habitat
Austin American Statesman
Steinhaus, J.
06/28/2017
1 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Emergency management; Environmental protection; Turtles
Ike Dike may not be best storm-surge solution
Houston Chronicle
Mannchen, B.
06/21/2017
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Coastal protection; Tropical storms
Texas leaders urge Trump to include Ike Dike in infrastructure bill
Houston Chronicle
Rice, H.
04/28/2017
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Coastal protection
George P. Bush emerges as Ike Dike champion
Houston Chronicle
Rice, H.
03/22/2017
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Bush, George P.; Coastal barrier systems; Dams and levees; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
Bush: Consensus is behind TAMUG's coastal spine
Galveston Daily News
Ferguson, J.
03/09/2017
4 doc(s)
Bush, George P.; Coastal barrier systems; Coastal protection; Texas A&M University - Galveston; University research
Environmentalists skeptical of Ike Dike
Houston Chronicle
Rice, H.
01/05/2017
3 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Emergency management; Environmental protection; Tropical storms
Bay protection needed in addition to Ike Dike, Rice-based center says
Houston Chronicle
Rice, H.
11/26/2016
3 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Coastal protection
Ike Dike could be hidden by dunes
Houston Chronicle
Rice, H.
10/26/2016
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Coastal protection; Tropical storms
Proposed storm surge barrier location, cost still undecided
San Antonio Express News
Rice, H.
10/25/2016
3 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Coastal protection; Tropical storms
Ship Channel remains in eye of storm
Houston Chronicle
Begley, D.
10/09/2016
1 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Coastal protection; Houston Ship Channel; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); Tropical storms
Texas Coast needs barrier protection from major hurricanes, lawmakers told
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Moritz, J.
10/06/2016
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Emergency management; Tropical storms
Balanced approach needed to protect region from hurricanes
Houston Chronicle
King, B.
08/21/2016
3 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Flooding; Tropical storms
Houston mayor backs 'Ike Dike' storm-surge protection proposal
Houston Chronicle
Rice, H.
08/12/2016
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Coastal protection; Deshotel, Joe; Flooding; Houston, Texas; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
Group recommends coastal spine, ring levee and Clear Lake gate for storm surge plan
Galveston Daily News
Ferguson, J.
06/24/2016
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Coastal protection; Dams and levees; Gulf Coast Community Protection and Recovery District; Tropical storms
Cornyn's Wall
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
03/20/2016
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Cornyn, John; Emergency management; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); Tropical storms
Legislators to focus on insurance, storm protection in upcoming session
Galveston Daily News
Gonzalez, C.
11/13/2014
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
84th Legislature; Bonnen, Greg; Coastal protection; Faircloth, Wayne; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); Texas Windstorm Insurance Association
Texas delegation travels to the Netherlands to investigate storm surge suppression at its best
Houston Chronicle
Staff
10/23/2014
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Coastal protection; Deshotel, Joe; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); Tropical storms
Long overdue
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
08/07/2014
2 doc(s)
Coastal protection; Galveston Bay; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); Tropical storms
A couple points on the Coastal Barrier System
Galveston Daily News
Taylor, H.
08/06/2014
1 doc(s)
Coastal protection
Legislators want quick action on Ike Dike
Houston Chronicle
Rice, H.
08/05/2014
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Greg; Coastal barrier systems; Coastal protection; Deshotel, Joe; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); Tropical storms
