Day Trips: Center for Wildlife Rescue at the Texas State Aquarium, Corpus Christi

Gulf Coast wildlife center steps in to rescue cold-stunned sea turtles

"...The Center for Wildlife Rescue at the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi kicks into high gear..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

UPDATED: Austin Aquarium Gets the Fisheye

Owners’ checkered past raises red flags; city says no animals on site

"...city departments to investigate goings-on at the proposed Austin Aquarium, the city says a permit request to "stock" animals..."

Aug. 26, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Day Trips: Updates on McMurtry Literary Center and Gulf Turtles

Checking in across the state

"...town. Now the author who set the standard for Texas writing will have a world-class literary center in his..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Center for Wildlife Rescue, Corpus Christi

New initiative responds to crises and educates the public

"...The Center for Wildlife Rescue at the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi, which opened March 2,..."

April 14, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Daytrips

The year in review, "Day Trips" style

"...degrees, but the rainfall was below normal across the state. UT won the Cotton Bowl and the San Antonio..."

Jan. 2, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

2001 Kids' Summer Fun Guide

"...world-class educational/recreational resort includes three glass pyramids housing an aquarium, rainforest, and science museum. Add to that a luxury..."

May 4, 2001 Features Feature by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...spectacular views and great restaurants along the way, but Texas has equally unique attractions. photograph by Gerald E. McLeod..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The USS Lexington has gracefully retired from fighting ship to military museum.

"...is grounded in the sand and mud near the Texas State Aquarium on the north side of the ship..."

Nov. 9, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Texas welcomes 40th historic site, Balmorhea news, and more

"...Sleep with the Harvey Girls. The Texas Historical Commission announced the addition of its 40th State..."

Dec. 28, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Catch up on news from around Texas and travel destinations for fall

"...music festival, attend your first rodeo, or just explore Texas...."

Sept. 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Summer travel opportunities and news from all over Texas

"...there’s lots to talk about and do across the state, from seeing ancient Roman art to finding Aunt Rosie’s..."

June 2, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Out of Town Closures Due to COVID-19

Here are the latest updates

"...changing situation caused by the COVID-19/coronavirus, events around the state are canceled or postponed, and travel is not advised...."

March 24, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Last Goodbye to Aquarena Springs

Texas State plans to trade in Aquarena Springs' renowned Fifties kitsch for turn-of-the-century simplicity

"...Texas State University – or "Southwest Texas" to most alumni..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Day Trips

The glass-bottomed boats at Aquarena Center in San Marcos allow a glimpse into the underwater world

"...the springs. Europeans began settling the area before the Texas Revolution, but the dam that formed Spring Lake wasn't..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Recurring Character

Four Texas writers on fathers and sons

"...among other crimes. Ultimately, he was committed to the state institution. I was 13 then. I'm 47 now...."

June 17, 2005 Books Feature

The Voice of the Writer

Readings From the Texas Book Festival

"...Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana opened the 1997 Texas Book Festival with a session in the Capitol's House..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Books Feature

Who Won the Cocktail Showdown at Hotel ZaZa?

Who combined spirited liquids the best to beat this murderous heat?

"...proceeds from this event would go to the Central Texas Food Bank...."

Aug. 17, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Uncle Blubbafink

Keith Graves, the author of seriously ridiculous stories like Frank Was a Monster Who Wanted to Dance, is garnering Hollywood’s attention, but did he ever want it?

"...audience. Leaning against a little blue house with an aquarium window that faces this miniature stadium, beneath the giant,..."

June 8, 2001 Books Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Day Trips

Take your chum to the Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park.

"...The Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park may be one of the best..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...best pastry chefs is opening her first bakery, the Statesman reports. Amanda Rockman has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants, starred..."

Aug. 16, 2024 News Feature

Day Trips

Check out the new poisonous fish exhibit at Fair Park in Dallas. Just don't touch!

"...The Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park invites visitors to look, but don't..."

June 28, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Top 10 Criminal Justice Stories

Freedom for the Kellers and Rosemary Lehmberg's wild ride

"...against an effort to oust her under an obscure state teetotaler law...."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin Restaurants and Seafood Suppliers Work Toward Sustainability

Staying afloat with Minamoto Foods' SeaChange program

"...his supply to include products from all over the states, responsibly sourced through Minamoto Foods' SeaChange program...."

April 30, 2021 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Headlines

"...› Austin Aquarium managing member Ammon Covino was sentenced on Monday to..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Feature

Headlines

"...GOP member of the all-GOP Court of Criminal Appeals, Texas' highest criminal appellate court, announced this week that he..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature

Raped Twice?

Virginia Glore asked the APD for a rape test -- instead they're prosecuting her for DWI.

"...August sun, the friends decided to slip into the Aquarium bar, across the street from where the car was..."

Oct. 12, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Top Embarrassing Moments of Our Worst Residents

They live here, they give (us hell) here

"...The Covino Family. Ammon Covino, who opened the Austin Aquarium with his brother in 2013, has been convicted of..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature

Headlines

"...Early voting continues in the state constitutional and Travis County courthouse bond election, although the..."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Feature

News Ticker: September 26

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• According to the AP, Politico, and your Aunt..."

Sept. 26, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Naked City

"...senate seat currently held by Democrat Gonzalo Barrientos. The state's new redistricting plan changed Barrientos' old stomping grounds to..."

Dec. 21, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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