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For some relaxation in the great outdoors, visit this calm lake in Texas, where you'll find a variety of cozy accommodations ...

Galveston’s beaches traded grains of sand for flakes of snow Tuesday as a winter storm amid freezing temperatures brought a rare snowfall to the island’s shores. Residents marveled at the ...

The conclusion of Martin Luther King Jr. weekend has brought a flurry of winter weather to the Lone Star State. The unusual ... and is there really snow on Galveston's beaches?

The Burlington Campground in Humboldt Redwoods State Park offers an amazing opportunity to camp among the Coast Redwoods ...

Plans for redeveloping Stewart Beach Park have been drawn and redrawn for years only to sit idle. But officials recently have said they're confident about getting from a plan to ...

The 67-year-old Vásquez is returning to the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston ... she earned a degree in English from Truman State University in Missouri. In 2016, she moved to Rome, Italy ...

The NWS issued a low water advisory Friday morning for Galveston Bay, which is in effect until noon CST. Galveston Bay is about a 53-minute drive southeast from Houston. Sunday: Showers and ...

All projects must be at least out to bid by 2026. There’s 26 state park campgrounds that will be closed or delayed this year in that final push for construction and updgrades. RELATED ...

The best time to visit Galveston is October to November or March to April when the weather is warm, but not sweltering, and accommodation prices are reasonable. Winter is the best time to score a ...

Maricopa County will break ground on a project that will allow residents to camp out at Estrella Mountain Regional Park. The ...