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Apr.11.2021 An old city steeped in Texas oil history, Beaumont, Texas, is where the oil boom started and Janis Joplin belted out her first tune. But, what you may not know is that Beaumont has many fun attractions to show off, including Gator Country, where Big Al and Big Tex -- two of the largest alligators in captivity -- live. Beaumont is in Southeast Texas, 86 miles east of Houston and minutes from the Louisiana border, and depending on the traffic, you can get to Beaumont from Dallas by car in about 5 hours. So, if you're going to the Louisiana casinos via Beaumont, be sure to stop for a...

9 state parks in and around the Houston area perfect for a day trip, quick getaway Published:  Updated:  Tags:  Huntsville State Park (Brazos Bend State Park) Do you want to escape the hubbub of the city, maybe grab some fresh air and commune with nature but don’t have enough energy (or vacation days) to trek out to the middle of nowhere? Take a day trip or weekend getaway to one of the many Texas state parks in and around the Houston area. The parks are listed below with brief descriptions provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Here are nine state parks in or near the Hous...

Just about everyone – whether they believe in it or not – have heard of the phenomenon of Bigfoot.They are, in essence, perceived by believers as North American, unknown apes. Even non-believers know what the creatures are supposed to be. As someone who has a deep interest in the field of Cryptozoology (a posh term... Read more »

Biden Plans to Ban All New Fracking Leases on Public Land. Will He Actually Do It? The federal Bureau of Land Management has a habit of auctioning off parcels of its land to oil and gas developments. For years, Texas cities and environmentalists have sounded the alarm about the arrangements. Choke Canyon Dam across the Frio River was completed in 1982 to create Choke Canyon Reservoir. DAVID PELLERIN/CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES The federal Bureau of Land Management has a habit of auctioning off parcels of its land to oil and gas developments. For years, Texas cities and environmentalists have ...

Park rangers have a message for visitors: Don't mess with Texas. Author: Cristiana Ramos (12NewsNow), Kierra Sam (12News) Published: 6:49 PM CST January 14, 2021 Updated: 6:49 PM CST January 14, 2021 BEAUMONT, Texas — More Southeast Texans are heading to state parks amid the pandemic, but more people equals more trash. And park rangers have a message for visitors: Don't mess with Texas. Social distancing rules have made it tough to gather inside. So, more Southeast Texans are getting outside, and when there's more than 112,000 acres of endless...