• A Tranquil Escape: Discovering Tucker Lake

    A Tranquil Escape: Discovering Tucker Lake

    Strawn, Texas, opens into Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, where the park’s centerpiece is Tucker Lake. Texas established its relatively new Palo Pinto Mountains State Park in 2011. Clear spring water feeds the 90-acre Tucker Lake surrounded by white sand beaches and a diversity of wildlife and flora, and live oak, mesquite, cedar elms, and Read more…


  • Hurricane Beryl Aftermath in Texas

    Hurricane Beryl Aftermath in Texas

    Hurricane Beryl led to widespread power outages, initially affecting over 2.5 million people. Entergy Texas in a 6 p.m., July 15, Monday update reported that power has been restored to over 96% of its 252,000-plus customers who lost power during Hurricane Beryl. July 15 begins the second week that Centerpoint Energy customers are still without Read more…

  • Water Safety Tips for Families and Pets

    Water Safety Tips for Families and Pets

    We always want to avoid misjudging conditions when swimming, boating, or enjoying the multitude of water sports. The most common cause of boating accidents is operator inattention. As always, it never hurts to refresh safety precautions when we take our families to have summer fun on lakes, rivers, and oceans.  Avoid Alcohol  Operating a watercraft Read more…

  • Texas Grasshopper Infestation 2024: Free Fishing Bait

    Texas Grasshopper Infestation 2024: Free Fishing Bait

    The one silver lining to a grasshopper infestation cloud is that kids can easily catch them for fishing bait or a pet with little energy. Texas witnessed an overabundance of grasshopper nymphs this spring. Farmers, gardeners, ranchers detest seeing them at the beginning of each growing season.  While some regions in Texas have received significant Read more…

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Austin

Visit the Texas capitol city, known for live music and outdoorsy activities like hiking and paddling.

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Dallas

Check out the hub of the “Lakes and Prairies” region, with plenty to do both inside and out in DFW.

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Houston

Come see the third largest metro area in America, with everything from birdwatching to boating and beyond.

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San Antonio

Bienvenidos! Check out the riverwalk and the Alamo. From food to fiestas, this city is a lot of fun.

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