Texans and other visitors looking to enjoy oceanside views may not be aware that bacteria could ruin their trip to the beach.

From bustling cities to small towns, beaches to mountains, Texas is full of surprises just waiting to be discovered. Here are ...

As thousands of revelers begin to descend on South Padre Island to celebrate Semana Santa, or Holy Week, some may be ...

Large pieces of brain coral are washing ashore on Texas beaches, likely due to storms or other underwater disturbances. Brain coral, a slow-growing hard coral, forms important reef habitats in the ...

To determine which Texas beaches stand out from the rest, U.S. News considered factors like sights, beach quality and amenities, as well as reader and expert insight. Vote for your favorite ...

Kemp's ridley sea turtles, the most endangered sea turtle species, will nest on Texas beaches from April through mid-summer. Beach drivers on Padre Island National Seashore should be cautious ...

McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge beaches 3, 4, 5 and 6 are under a beach advisory due to bacteria.

Two state lawmakers have proposed extending the authority to close public beaches, for all intents and purposes, to Elon Musk’s company SpaceX. We urge the rest of the Texas Legislature to ...

AUSTIN, Texas — A bill that passed in the Texas Senate on Thursday could cause a South Texas county to lose some control over its beaches. Senate Bill 2188, authored by State Sen. Adam Hinojosa ...

This risk also extends to South Texas beaches. The Risk will stay in effect through Wednesday morning as winds continue to gust out of the south as high as 35 mph. Be mindful when swimming as rip ...

As Texans head to Galveston and other Texas beaches, Here’s a few safety tips you should know including treating jellyfish stings, surviving rip currents, and other spring break beach tips.