 The storm gained strength overnight and is churning into Texas about 90 miles southwest of Houston. State officials are concerned about storm surge along the coast, including in Galveston, where a seawall protects a good portion of the city. In Houston, officials say they're ready for barrel. This is Mayor John Whitmire. We've all worked on projects like this successfully, and we know what we're doing. But we're all in this together. The collaboration is something that brings us together.