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Hello Beach!

From South Padre Island to Bolivar Peninsula, the Texas coast satisfies visitors’ appetites with a bounty of beachside beauty, lore, and splash. ... And don’t forget the fresh seafood.

 
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Sunshine and Shipwrecks

We treasure Padre Island for its mix of sand and sun. But have you heard about the shipwrecks of 1554 and the royal booty submerged in the depths of Gulf waters to this day?

 
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Reptilian Grace

Texas offers a variety of opportunities to observe sea turtles in the wild and in captivity. Join us as we track the remarkable creatures from sandy eggs to graceful denizens of the deep.

 
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Texas Wines Outshine

In this web exclusive, Senior Editor Lori Moffatt writes about what she learned at the 4th annual Austin Food & Wine Festival and how to apply her findings to her everyday.

 

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Also this month: The Bill Pickett Zydeco Trail Ride, sand sculptures on South Padre Island, the simple pleasures of Palacios, Port A Glass Studio, The Fat Grass in Bay City, Railean rum, Maceo’s in Galveston, Hill Country happenings in Helotes, Farley Boat Works, a daytrip to Port Lavaca, and the relaxation of a routine retreat.

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Sam Houston: American Statesman, Soldier and Pioneer

The DVD Sam Houston: American Statesman, Soldier and Pioneer brings together experts including biographers, professors, authors, and government leaders as well as descendants to discuss the life of Sam Houston. These various points of view help us understand this monumental figure of Texas history.

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