Galveston residents still homeless months after Ike
Hurricane Ike tore through the city of Galveston two and a half months ago, devastating homes, schools and infrastructure. Hurricane season ended on Sunday and the nation’s attention has shifted elsewhere. But Galveston residents are still grappling with the remnants of Ike. The Takeaway talks with Harvey Rice, a Galveston-based reporter for the Houston Chronicle, and his wife, veterinarian Jackie Cole.
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