The Galveston beach house belonging to Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, has drawn attention for its dilapidated condition, nearly 16 years after Hurricane Ike struck the area. According to FOX 26 Houston, the Pirates Beach residence, valued at $1.4 million, now finds itself in a precarious position, suffering from further damage and posing as a perceived risk to locals.
Residents of the affluent strand have disclosed their concerns, pointing to the structure's distinct shift from beachfront property to becoming practically part of the beach itself and despite patch-up attempts it continues to worsen, as reported by FOX 26 Houston, Galveston City Council member Marie Robb has revealed that a demolition order is underway and expressed fears about the potential collapse of the house, citing public safety and health concerns also noting that the tide's ebb and flow often now submerge the house's foundation making the situation more perilous, "Right now, tide is low so you're not going to see the worst of it but normally the tide comes up high enough where the bottom of the house is covered," Pirates Beach Resident James Munoz told the outlet. In the face of escalating erosion, local homeowners are faced with the challenge of watching their investments become increasingly vulnerable.
Amid the controversy surrounding the state of her beach house, Tina Knowles found herself defending her hometown against disparaging remarks made by sports commentators Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal. After Barkley criticized the city's beaches, likening them to "We’re not even gonna send them to Cancun. We’re gonna send them to Galveston, where that dirty-@%$ water be washed up on the shore," Knowles retorted, defending the island against the derogatory comments. Her spirited defense, outlined in Click2Houston, stands in stark contrast to the looming issue of the hazardous condition of her own property in the same beloved locale.
The Knowles family notably declined a previous buyout offer following the devastation of Hurricane Ike, and now, the state of Texas General Land Office has extended a new offer of $150,000 to move the property, as per Robb's statements to FOX 26 Houston additionally noting that the timeline for potential demolition is swiftly closing in with just 60 days on the clock for Tina Knowles to respond; a publicist for Tina Knowles has indicated difficulty in reaching her for comment which could be due to her travels, as per the same report.
