The Texas Gulf Coast shoreline is ecologically diverse and biologically productive, while also playing a major role in the country’s energy security, with Texas leading the nation in energy production, mainly from crude oil and natural gas. Other … [Read more...]
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush plans to meet with President Donald Trump
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush plans to meet with President Donald Trump’s administration to advocate for federal funding to build a protective hurricane barrier along the Texas Coast.“This is Texas’ most important … [Read more...]
South Padre Island wins #1 Most Haunted RV Park
South Padre island tops the top 10 Haunted RV Spots in Texas, by backpackerverse.com 10) Rio Guadalupe Resort – Canyon Lake, TX 9) Fredericksburg KOA – Fredericksburg, TX 8) Northshore RV Resort – Lake Livingston, TX 7) Mill Creek Ranch … [Read more...]
Texas Coast barrier protection from major hurricanes
Texas is planning for a coastal barrier system prompted by Hurricane Ike's $30 billion in damages eight years ago. One proposed barrier is a "coastal spine" based on technology from the Netherlands and would span 60 miles from the Bolivar peninsula … [Read more...]
Mapping The Texas Gulf Coast’s Islands – A Treasure
Mapping Texas's Coastal Islands The Texas General Land Office presents Mapping Texas: The Gulf Coast display at the Bob Bullock Museum in Austin Texas covering 252 years of Texas history.With a collection of over 36 million documents, the GLO was … [Read more...]
Port A/Rockport/Upper Padre – Restaurants
The dining scene on Mustang Island and Upper Padre Island has matured over the past decade, with the arrival of chefs who are using their small bistros to experiment – with delicious results. In keeping with the islands’ casual vibe, … [Read more...]
15 Gems of the Texas Coast
Texas Beach (Photo credit: Corey Leopold)The summer heat can be a beast, but even more so if you live in a congested city. If you want to get away to cool off and relax, Texas has more than 350 miles of wild coastal beauty waiting. True, when … [Read more...]