No, the galveston beaches are nothing like e.g. Panama City beaches, nor even Naples', but what can you do?
Besides, the seafood is good there, and a Breckinridge Oatmeal Stout is good no matter where you are!
Tropical Storm Rita Intermediate Advisory Number 7a
Statement as of 2:00 PM EDT on September 19, 2005
...Rita nearing hurricane strength over the central Bahamas...