Beyonce’s Mom Tina Knowles’ ‘Potentially Unsafe’ Galveston Beach House May Be Headed to Demolition; One Neighbor Calls It an ‘Eyesore’

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Texas officials have deemed a beachfront home on the Gulf of Mexico belonging to Beyonce’s mother, Tina Knowles, as “potentially unsafe” after the property remained in disrepair for nearly 20 years. The $1.4 million house, located in the affluent Pirate’s Beach enclave in Galveston, has been deteriorating since it was damaged by Hurricane Ike in 2008. Photo via Instagram @mstinaknowles “Little Bit of an Eyesore’ Residents of Pirate’s Beach, who are required to maintain a country club membership, have expressed frustration over the state of Knowles’ home. Neighbor Richard D’Antoni described it to Fox 26 Houston as “a little bit of an eyesore.” City officials have been in contact with Knowles, offering assistance to move the property due to its damage from a natural disaster. Despite being offered $150,000 by the State of Texas to relocate the home, no repairs have been made, prompting the city to move forward with the demolition process, The Daily Mail reported. Screenshot Fox 26 Houston Councilwoman Marie Robb emphasized the urgency, stating, “Considering it’s 2024 and Hurricane Ike was in 2008, I’d say we’ve given them more than ample time to respond.” A demolition order could be issued within 60 days. The City of...

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