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A First-Time Surfer Catches a Wave in Galveston

A middle-aged woman carves out a manly wave in Galveston

By Sarah Hepola
May 2, 2024
Alvin Dedeaux, wearing a cap, shades, and plaid shirt, holds up a large fish while smiling. Background has water and trees.

From Bad Mutha to Fly-Fishing Expert

By Michael Corcoran
April 26, 2024

Who Needs Venice When There Are Gondolas in Irving?

By Amanda Ogle
March 8, 2024
A black and white photo of large waves crashing against a long pier

Sightseer

Catch a Wave in Port Aransas

By TH Staff
February 29, 2024

More

Brave the Cold(ish) Waters at a New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge

By Omar L. Gallaga
December 28, 2023
A wide beach with seashells under blue sky

Drive

‘Tis the Season for Hunting Seashells

By Amanda Ogle
November 21, 2023

Nature

These Small Wonders Are the Panhandle’s Greatest Resource

By Christopher Collins
October 24, 2023
Two people paddle a blue-green kayak with orange paddles in a shallow water area with grasses

Spend the Last Days of Summer at Sea Rim State Park

By Melissa Gaskill
September 20, 2023
The sun sets turning the sky a deep blue-purple over a strip of blue water, the Canadian River, through the landscape

Photography

Capturing the Untamable Canadian River

By Christopher Collins
June 27, 2023
A boy jumps into a deep swimming hole with spectators watching from a nearby dock.

History

The Fate of Jacob’s Well Remains Uncertain

By Ian Dille
June 27, 2023

Rivers

Go With the Flow on the Comal River

By Joe Nick Patoski
June 27, 2023
One person swims while another swings from a rope swing into beautifully clear blue green water

Drive

The Volunteers Keeping Texas’ Waterways Clean

By Melissa Gaskill
June 27, 2023

Cool Off This Summer at Upgraded Community Pools Around the Lone Star State

By Chris Collins
June 9, 2023

Weekend Getaways from Houston: Galveston and Nacogdoches

By Clayton Maxwell
May 30, 2023
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