A walk along the shores of North Beach tells a story of rapid change — and not for the better. Locals and business owners say beach erosion has significantly shrunk the shoreline in recent years, threatening businesses, infrastructure, and the area’s appeal as a Texas Coast destination.
The city secured a $6.5 million grant from the Texas General Land Office (GLO) in February for a beach nourishment project that will add sand and extend the shoreline. But with the GLO still in the design phase, concerns are growing that the timeline may not align with the needs of the community.
North Beach erosion threatens shoreline, businesses ahead of $6.5M nourishment project
Dave Prewitt, regional director for hospitality at Hilton Hotels, manages the DoubleTree Hotel on the shore and says the erosion is visible from his office.
“Three years ago… the beach was out there at least 100 feet out there,” Prewitt said…