The relaxation of state regulations after Hurricane Harvey has allowed Texas coastal communities to undertake nearly a dozen dune reconstruction projects.Galveston can authorize emergency beach-front repairs until at least Jan. 3 2018The Texas … [Read more...]
Texas Coast real property market value is expected to reach $880 billion
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...]
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...]
The 6 Mental Stages of An Entrepreneur Taking a Vacation
Busy Entrepreneur takes a 10-day vacation and documents the emotional phases.Stage 1: Terror Stage 2: Acceptance Stage 3: Quiet Stage 4: Questioning Stage 5: Yearning Days and days of mild to mediocre productivity at best have taken their toll … [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...]
Owning a vacation home
Owning a vacation home is a dream; understand the market more clearly by considering these nine key factors.1. Market outlook: Is inventory plentiful? Are prices trending up or down? Is an area losing its cachet, or is it heating up? Be sure to … [Read more...]
The First Texas Monthly Gulf Coast Home is at Cinnamon Shore 2017
The Cinnamon Shore Beach Resort has partnered with Texas Monthly on the first ever Texas Monthly Gulf Coast Home at Cinnamon Shore. Cinnamon Shore is located in Port Aransas, Texas on Mustang Island.The multi-generational vacation home will bring … [Read more...]
Signs You Were Raised in South Texas
With just a few words, we can find out whether you are a South Texan:You say “yes, ma’am" and “no, ma’am" and "you all".You believe it’s important to be raised right.You fry with Crisco and use cilantro peppers.You make … [Read more...]
Business Spotlight: Sonny’s Beach Service South Padre
Business Spotlight: Sonny's Beach Service South PadreSonny’s Beach Service, Inc. has served the South Padre Island community since January of 1986. Sonny and Vickie Gentry are the owner and operators of the company. They were instrumental in … [Read more...]