McCutcheon and the Sam Rayburn family house, a state historical site, celebrated the congressman’s 143rd birthday on Jan. 10.

This park is the perfect place to escape the crowds in Galveston, with quiet beaches for walking or swimming and access to ...

Deserters Cave is one of the unique locales inside Brown County State Park that participants can visit during the park’s ...

Brown County State Park will offer two guided hiking series in 2026, giving outdoor enthusiasts opportunities to explore the ...

Kachemak Bay State Park near Homer, Alaska isn’t just another outdoor destination—it’s nature’s masterpiece hiding in plain sight. While tourists flock to Alaska’s headliners like Denali, this 400,000 ...

The National Museum of the Pacific War has refitted its George H.W. Bush Gallery, helping to make this one of the best ...

Here's a way to start your health-focused new year's resolutions that won't make you want to hit the snooze button on January ...

Find a First Day Hike near you! First Day Hikes vary from short, leisurely nature walks on forested trails, boardwalk strolls ...

Texans have a lot to look forward to in 2026, including the opening of the one-of-a-kind Universal Studios kids resort in Frisco, a North Texas city. The 97-acre theme park will be specifically ...

Employees wear smocks and safety gear inside a cleanroom at Texas Instruments' new semiconductor wafer plant, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Sherman. Chitose Suzuki / Staff Photographer Texas ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas’ newest state park is expected to open sometime in 2026, and the public is invited to get a sneak peek on New Year’s Day. While an official opening date for Palo Pinto Mountains ...

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