Crystal Beach was the top-ranked beach from Texas at No. 7 ... Peter Warren is a general assignment reporter for the Houston Chronicle's breaking news team. Before joining the Chronicle, Peter ...

“Surfside,” as it's called locally, is another popular Texas beach destination. Located about an hour south of Houston near the town of Freeport, Texas, Surfside Beach offers tons of beach ...

Discover the top 10 Texas beaches for 2025, from South Padre to Galveston, with family-friendly spots, outdoor fun, and ...

Physical signs near the beach may also display an advisory warning when one is issued. Caroline Wilburn is a breaking news reporter for the Houston Chronicle. A graduate of Texas A&M University ...

About two hours southwest of Houston lies Matagorda ... waiting to be admired. Texas beaches and some areas near Matagorda Bay Nature Park are open to the public for free, but the park also ...

and a second launchpad under construction are situated near Boca Chica Beach on March 28, 2025. (Michael Gonzalez/The Texas Newsroom) In the shadow of SpaceX’s launch tower, which stands nearly ...

Crystal Beach was the top-ranked beach from Texas at No. 7. Surfside Beach ranked just outside the top 10 at No. 11 and ...