Often overlooked for the East or West Coast, America's "Third Coast" has never been the first—nor the second—place that comes to mind for a stateside beach vacation, but times are changing and Texas's ...

Once lost or discarded, derelict fishing gear can continue to trap and kill fish, crustaceans, birds, and other animals that are not meant to be caught, according to the National Oceanic and ...

The tiny plastic pellets known as nurdles have bedeviled Texas environmentalists for years, but now the tourism and fishing industries are also urging elected officials to take action. Last month, ...

GALVESTON, Texas -- The coast here doesn't have the whitest sand or the clearest water, but to millions of Houstonians and other Texans, this is the beach. And thanks to Hurricane Ike, it's also a ...

The Texas Gulf Coast is calling—and its 3,359 miles of shoreline are filled with cultural sights, affordable seafood, serene moments in nature, and some exciting, fresh hotels. Often overlooked for ...