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Texas is home to 300-plus miles of sparkling coastline. If you’re looking for a place to dig your toes in the sand or a fun vacation, the Lone Star State offers lots of paradise for beach lovers.

In days past, South Padre Island was once known as a spring break mecca, though the wild days of Coca Cola Beach are long over. Now, family-friendly events like Sandcastle Days are more popular. And ...

If you're willing to make the drive, Texas' Gulf Coast will reward you with charming small towns like this laid-back gem on ...

The first time I dipped my toes into the Gulf of Mexico, I was a kid visiting South Padre Island with my family. The salty breeze, the rhythmic crash of the waves, and the warmth of the Texas sun left ...

Texas might be famous for its rolling ranch lands filled with miles and miles of wide-open planes, but it's also got one of the most beautiful beaches in the nation — at least according to the readers ...

When you think of Christmas, you think of cold weather, warm drinks and the smell of fresh-cut pine. But do you ever think of sand? Or sun-kissed waves? You might now, since South Padre Island has ...

Summer is here, and that means beach getaways. For Texans, that might mean travels down to the Gulf, where you can take in all the sights and see all the wildlife the Texas coast has to offer. Soaring ...

GALVESTON, Texas — Headed to the beach to cool off this summer? The Texas General Land Office (GLO) has a way for you to check how much bacteria associated with fecal matter you could be exposed to.