http://gotexas.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-05-19T07:15:18Z Sun, 19 May 2013 07:15:18 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://gotexas.about.com/b/2013/05/19/attractions-along-the-lower-texas-coast.htm <p>The Lower Texas Coast, which stretches from the Texas/Mexico border north to the mid-point of the Padre Island National Seashore, is a popular destination for tourist. In addition to stretches of white sand Gulf beaches, the Lower Texas Coast is home to a number of great attractions. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gotexas.about.com/od/texassizedattractions/tp/Attractions-Along-The-Lower-Texas-Coast.htm">Read More</a></p> http://gotexas.about.com/b/2013/05/19/attractions-along-the-lower-texas-coast.htm Sun, 19 May 2013 08:08:35 +0000 2013-05-19T08:08:35Z http://gotexas.about.com/b/2013/05/19/attractions-along-the-middle-texas-coast.htm <p>The Middle Texas Coast, commonly referred to as the Coastal Bend region, has become one of the state's most visited regions, in large part because of the many major attractions in the region. Corpus Christi, the region's largest city, is one of Texas' top summer vacation spots. The Middle Texas Coast is also home to a number of popular smaller towns such as Rockport and Port Aransas. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gotexas.about.com/od/gulfcoast/tp/Attractions-Along-The-Middle-Texas-Coast.htm">Read More</a></p> http://gotexas.about.com/b/2013/05/19/attractions-along-the-middle-texas-coast.htm Sun, 19 May 2013 07:15:18 +0000 2013-05-19T07:15:18Z http://gotexas.about.com/b/2013/05/19/attractions-along-the-upper-texas-coast.htm <p>The Upper Texas Coast, which stretches from the Louisiana border to the Matagorda area, houses some of Texas' best attractions, making it easy to fill out a summer vacation in this region. This section of the Texas coast has a mix of both modern and historic attractions, as well as Texas' largest island community - Galveston - right in the center of the region. And, like the rest of the Texas coast, the Upper Texas Coast also offers visitors miles of Gulf beaches. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gotexas.about.com/od/gulfcoast/tp/Attractions-Along-The-Upper-Texas-Coast.htm">Read More</a></p> http://gotexas.about.com/b/2013/05/19/attractions-along-the-upper-texas-coast.htm Sun, 19 May 2013 06:34:14 +0000 2013-05-19T06:34:14Z http://gotexas.about.com/b/2013/05/12/2013-kerrville-folk-festival.htm <p>Founded in 1972 by Rob Kennedy and held every year since, the Kerrville Folk Festival is the longest running event of its kind in North America. Over the years, it has also grown to be one of the largest, with recent events featuring more than 100 artists. In fact, since its inception, more than 1,500 singer-songwriters have performed at the Kerrville Folk Festival. More than 30,000 people attend the Kerrville Folk Festival each year, many of whom choose to camp onsite and enjoy the Festival 24 hours a day. In addition to the concerts, the KFF features an arts &#038; crafts show, kid concerts and activities, and more. The 2013 Kerrville Folk Festival is set for May 23 - June 9. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gotexas.about.com/od/musicfestivals/p/KerrFolkFest.htm">Read More</a></p> http://gotexas.about.com/b/2013/05/12/2013-kerrville-folk-festival.htm Sun, 12 May 2013 13:05:06 +0000 2013-05-12T13:05:06Z http://gotexas.about.com/b/2013/05/12/2013-national-polka-festival.htm <p>Started in 1966 by a handful of Ennis citizens with the cooperation of the Ennis Chamber of Commerce, the National Polka Festival was designed to reflect the town's Czech heritage. The event was an immediate success and has continued to grow throughout the decades. Today, it is one of the largest heritage festivals in the national, with over 50,000 people flocking to Ennis each year for Polka music, Czech food, dances, a fun run, parade and more. The 2013 National Polka Festival is set for May 24-26. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gotexas.about.com/od/culturalheritagefestivals/p/NatlPolkaFest.htm">Read More</a></p> http://gotexas.about.com/b/2013/05/12/2013-national-polka-festival.htm Sun, 12 May 2013 13:01:27 +0000 2013-05-12T13:01:27Z http://gotexas.about.com/b/2013/04/30/free-summer-vacation-activities-in-texas.htm <p>The only thing better than having fun on summer vacation is doing it for free. Although every summer vacation is going to cost a little money, there are plenty of free activities available to round out the vacation agenda. Here are a few free summer vacation activities to fill out your Texas summer vacation. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gotexas.about.com/od/familyfun/tp/Free-Summer-Vacation-Activities-In-Texas.htm">Read More</a></p> http://gotexas.about.com/b/2013/04/30/free-summer-vacation-activities-in-texas.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:52:58 +0000 2013-04-30T21:52:58Z http://gotexas.about.com/b/2013/04/29/things-to-do-with-kids-during-memorial-day-weekend-in-texas.htm <div id="intro">Memorial Day Weekend is a great time to spend some quality time with family. For those who want to do a bit more than just hang around the house over the holiday weekend, there are plenty of kid-friendly activities in Texas. Whether you are on a Texas vacation or a Texan on a "staycation," there is not shortage of fun things to do with kids during Memorial Day Weekend in Texas. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gotexas.about.com/od/seasonalactivities/tp/Things-To-Do-With-Kids-During-Memorial-Day-Weekend-In-Texas.htm">Read More</a></div> http://gotexas.about.com/b/2013/04/29/things-to-do-with-kids-during-memorial-day-weekend-in-texas.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:32:46 +0000 2013-04-29T14:32:46Z http://gotexas.about.com/b/2013/04/28/fishing-corpus-christi.htm <p>A quick glance at a map reveals that <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gotexas.about.com/od/corpuschristi/Corpus_Christi_Sparkling_City_By_The_Sea.htm">Corpus Christi</a> offers anglers easy access to a half dozen bays. Each of these bays has its own unique characteristics and allure for anglers. The diversity and accessibility of these bays affords anglers endless year around options. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gotexas.about.com/od/sportsrecreatio1/a/Fishing-Corpus-Christi.htm">Read More</a></p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gotexas.about.com/b/2013/04/28/fishing-corpus-christi.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gotexas.about.com/b/2013/04/28/fishing-corpus-christi.htm Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:18:00 +0000 2013-04-28T19:18:00Z http://gotexas.about.com/b/2013/04/28/brazos-bend-state-park.htm <p>Houston is Texas' largest city. However, just a short drive from the nation's fourth largest city, visitors will find one of Texas' most unique state parks -- Brazos Bend State Park. Situated along the banks of the Brazos River, Brazos Bend State Park is home to an amazing array of wildlife. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gotexas.about.com/od/sportsrecre5/a/Brazos-Bend-State-Park.htm">Read More</a>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gotexas.about.com/b/2013/04/28/brazos-bend-state-park.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gotexas.about.com/b/2013/04/28/brazos-bend-state-park.htm Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:34:19 +0000 2013-04-28T18:34:19Z http://gotexas.about.com/b/2013/04/28/lake-calaveras.htm <p>San Antonio is Texas' most popular vacation destination. The Alamo City is known for many things -- great attractions, the Riverwalk, tremendous hotels and restaurants. However, few people realize that San Antonio is also home to a handful of lakes that provide excellent freshwater fishing. Lake Calaveras, located on the outskirts of San Antonio, is one such water body. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gotexas.about.com/od/sportsrecr6/a/Lake-Calaveras-San-Antonio-Texas.htm">Read More</a></p> http://gotexas.about.com/b/2013/04/28/lake-calaveras.htm Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:20:23 +0000 2013-04-28T18:20:23Z