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Housing program delays give way to construction
The recovery housing assistance programs have been mired by delays, and after more than a year construction and repairs just now are getting going.

Contractors working on improvements at UTMB
GALVESTON — Construction could total more than $1 billion after storm recovery work and capital improvement work at UTMB are complete.

Entrepreneurs see Galveston as land of opportunity
GALVESTON — With millions of federal dollars flowing into the island for rebuilding, entrepreneurs see Galveston as a glittering promised land.

Wood, paint and burgers help rebuild Bolivar
CRYSTAL BEACH — Recovery on the peninsula is on a brisker pace than a year ago thanks to sheer self-will and new residents.

Housing program brings new offices for contractors
GALVESTON — As the housing program gains momentum, out-of-town contractors are opening satellite offices on the island.

Contract workers in search for shelter
GALVESTON — When millions of federal disaster-recovery dollars funnel into the county, the masses of contract workers will search for affordable housing.

Few rebuilding supply companies on the island
GALVESTON — Rebuilding supply companies popped up on the island after Hurricane Ike, but only a handful are left.

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