Posted on · Officials in Baytown and Beaumont recently were informed their cities are out of the running to be the next host site for the Battleship Texas, which is undergoing repairs in Galveston.
Posted on · The journey will take the ship through Galveston Bay and into the Galveston Ship Channel, where it'll undergo extensive hull repairs over the next year.
Posted on · The 110-year-old vessel will be towed to Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation’s shipyard in Galveston to undergo extensive hull repairs.
Posted on · On Tuesday’s show: We learn about plans this week to move the Battleship Texas to Galveston for repairs. Then News 88.7 reporters reflect on creating the podcast Below the Waterlines. And we revisit a conversation with musician Steve Earle.
Posted on · Once Battleship Texas is docked in Galveston, months of repairs will begin to address leaking and to repair the super-structure.
Posted on · The century-old dreadnought is in danger of rusting away. The state has ponied up $35 million to save it, but with the condition that it attract enough visitors to pay for its own maintenance.
Posted on · State lawmakers have sent a bill to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk that would let a non-profit take over preserving the historic ship.
Posted on · Houston Matters tours the ship and learns about the threats it faces from the elements.
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Sugar Land convict remains, the latest political news, the best new restaurants, and a tour of the Battleship Texas.
Posted on · The 104-year-old ship, which served in both world wars, suffers from significant deterioration and constant leaks.
Posted on · Now, with Tropical Storm Cindy approaching the crew is taking extra precautions to keep the vessel afloat.
Posted on · Officials are holding a public festival to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the commissioning of the Battleship TEXAS. The Battleship served in both world wars and is credited with the introduction and innovation of many advances, including gunnery, aviation and radar. Houston Mattersâ Maggie Martin spoke with Bruce Bramlett, Executive Director of the Battleship TEXAS […]
Posted on · For the last week, we’ve been asking you to contemplate items on your “Houston bucket list.” You know, those events, activities, and moments endemic to Houston that you want to be sure you experience them before you kick the proverbial bucket. Some of you e-mailed us with examples. Among them: A tour of Minute Maid […]
Posted on · Nearly $20 million of repairs are soon to begin on the Battleship Texas. The repairs are necessary to keep the aging ship from caving in on itself.
Posted on · Repairs continue on the Battleship Texas, which has been leaking off and on for some time now. The problem has forced the 100-year-old vessel to be closed to the public indefinitely.