A Hurricane Destroyed This Texas Pier, Then a $28.5 Million Rebuild Brought the 1,240-Foot Landmark Back to Life

A diamond-shaped fishing deck now stretches over Gulf waves where a hurricane left a beloved pier unusable. The rebuilt structure features wider walkways and accessible ramps, giving visitors a new way to enjoy this Texas shoreline.

Hurricane Hanna badly damaged the old pier in 2020. After a $28.5 million rebuilding effort, the 1,240-foot landmark reopened in February 2026.

Its stronger design aims to better withstand future storms…

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