Wildlife
Red Tide Disrupts Texas Coast Seafood Supply as Bloom Persists
Harmful algal blooms are affecting commercial fishing and local seafood availability along the Gulf Coast, with elevated toxin levels detected in recent water samples.
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Travel
Florida Emerald Coast Offers Weekend Escape for Texas Beachgoers
With Texas beach advisories emerging, Gulf Coast travelers are looking eastward to Florida's Emerald Coast small towns for romantic three-day getaways.
Travel
Body of Missing Kayaker Recovered Off South Padre Island After Three-Day Search
Search teams located the body of a kayaker in Gulf waters near South Padre Island following a multi-day operation involving Coast Guard and local authorities.
Beaches
Red Tide Health Warning Issued for Galveston Beaches
Texas health officials warn beachgoers of respiratory irritation and fish kills along Galveston County coastline as red tide blooms intensify in Gulf waters.
Travel
Corpus Christi Pothole Crisis Worsens as Paving Budget Shrinks
Street maintenance funding cuts leave Corpus Christi drivers navigating deteriorating roads while the city struggles to keep pace with infrastructure damage along coastal routes.
Wildlife
Corpus Christi Pushes for Permanent Bay Water Release Changes
City officials are working with state and federal agencies to establish permanent protocols for freshwater releases into local bays and estuaries after years of variable conditions.
Wildlife
Texas wildlife crews drill for dolphin rescue before Gulf sampling resumes
State biologists complete specialized training to handle dolphin emergencies as gillnet surveys prepare to restart in coastal waters, balancing research needs with marine mammal safety.
Travel
Galveston Renter Endures Two Summers Without AC Amid Landlord Dispute
A Galveston woman faces a second Texas summer in a home without working air conditioning as her landlord reportedly refuses repairs, highlighting tenant rights issues along the coast.
Travel
Why Alabama Beach Towns Deserve a Spot on Your Gulf Coast Itinerary
While Texas barrier islands get most Gulf Coast attention, Alabama's quieter coastal communities offer uncrowded beaches, preserved wetlands, and authentic seafood culture worth discovering.
Events
Galveston Police Department Mourns Loss of Veteran Officer Joe Maffei
The coastal law enforcement community remembers a decades-long career dedicated to public service and maritime safety along the Texas Gulf Coast.
Travel
Nine Gulf Coast Towns Worth a Detour Beyond Port Aransas
WorldAtlas highlights coastal communities from Texas to Florida that offer distinct alternatives to familiar barrier island destinations along the Gulf shoreline.
Beaches
Sea Butterflies Washing Ashore Sting Beachgoers Along Texas Coast
Millions of pteropods, known as sea butterflies, have washed onto Texas beaches this week, stinging unsuspecting visitors with their tiny barbs and forcing beachgoers to adjust their plans.