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.
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.
WorldAtlas highlights coastal communities from Texas to Florida that offer distinct alternatives to familiar barrier island destinations along the Gulf shoreline.
A new public ferry service now connects Bradenton Beach to Coquina Beach, offering barrier island visitors an alternative to bridge traffic and expanded coastal access.
Sunny 99.1 launches contest giving educators a chance to win a Florida vacation, spotlighting teacher appreciation through Gulf Coast travel opportunities.
A massive industrial project transforms agricultural land in South Texas, raising questions about environmental impact, water use, and coastal development priorities in a region known for fishing and beaches.
Texas regulators issued an emergency order stopping water releases from Lake Corpus Christi, affecting downstream users and highlighting ongoing tensions over Nueces River water rights.
Since Hurricane Harvey devastated the Texas coast in 2017, meteorologists have cut forecast errors by up to 30% through better technology and modeling, offering coastal communities crucial extra hours.
The coastal city finalizes a major streets and stormwater budget, prioritizing flood prevention and road repairs critical to barrier island access and hurricane preparedness.
Travel + Leisure highlights Port Aransas for its clear turquoise water and white sand, renewing interest in the barrier island's beach quality and tourism positioning along the Texas coast.
Driving on Texas beaches requires permits, knowledge of local regulations, and respect for protected zones. Here's what you need before heading to the sand.
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