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Houston Radio Station Offers Florida Beach Getaway for Teachers
Sunny 99.1 launches contest giving educators a chance to win a Florida vacation, spotlighting teacher appreciation through Gulf Coast travel opportunities.
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South Texas Farmland Faces $1.2 Billion Refinery Development
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.
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State Halts Lake Corpus Christi Water Release in Emergency Order
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.
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Hurricane Forecasting Leaps Forward Nine Years After Harvey
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.
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Corpus Christi Unveils $250M Infrastructure Plan for 2027
The coastal city finalizes a major streets and stormwater budget, prioritizing flood prevention and road repairs critical to barrier island access and hurricane preparedness.
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Port Aransas Draws National Attention as Texas Caribbean Alternative
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.
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Beach Driving Permits and Rules on Texas Barrier Islands
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.