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Galveston Years After Carla Bring Hope of Rebuild
Galveston officials and civic leaders describe a hopeful rebuild after Hurricane Carla. They outline plans for an $8 million levee, flood protection on the north Texas City side, and a return to industrial activity. Leaders tout a cleaner, stronger island and a spirit that outlasts the 1961 storm.
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Charles Green
Galveston
Smartment and Police
Pete LaValle
Ehe
Texas City
Jon
Gulf of Mexico
Lavalle
Carla
Galvest
Damton
Sage
Eddie Schreiber
Gaveston
Galveston County
Jack Springer
Chamberton
Pelican Island
Leavell
Charles McClellber
Galveston News and Tribune
Tiree
Galves
David C. Leaf
Galveston News
Mexico City
China
Jack Bushong
Galvez
Bucaneer