Six Flags took over the lease, but then Hurricane Katrina struck, flooding the park and much of the city. The theme park never reopened, and Six Flags eventually went bankrupt.

Contractors are expected to start demolishing the former Six Flags' rides and attractions ... the city's most visible reminders left from Hurricane Katrina's devastation 19 years ago today.

Spread across 40 acres and featuring more than 2 million gallons of water, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown is the place to cool down when the Texas heat gets unbearable. It's also one of the ...