Sea Change

Searching for sustainable shrimp

"...small ... very small. The number one most consumed seafood product in the world is shrimp. Little things can..."

June 12, 2015 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Naked City

Sea turtle advocates say Gov. George W. Bush should do more to protect endangered species of turtles, many of which are indigenous to the Gulf Coast and are harmed by pollution and the shrimping industry.

"...Sea turtle advocates, most recently seen dressed as turtles themselves..."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Day Trips

Sea Turtle Inc. in South Padre Island continues the work of Texas conservationist Ila Loetscher

"...Sea Turtle Inc. in South Padre Island continues the landmark..."

Nov. 14, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

A sea turtle's life has never been easy

"...The sea turtle hatchlings at Padre Island National Seashore raced toward..."

July 29, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

See sea turtles at the seashore

"...The Kemp's Ridley sea turtles have begun their annual nesting season along the..."

May 18, 2012 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Activities to get your summer sizzling

"...Texas has many fine opportunities to see and appreciate sea turtles, but if you’re in Florida this summer check..."

June 1, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Get ready for baby sea turtles, balloon launches, and more

"...amazing natural events in Texas is when the baby sea turtles make their first mad dash into the crashing..."

April 30, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

UPDATED: Austin Aquarium Gets the Fisheye

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

"...unless an animal is endangered, like some sharks, or sea turtles – and regulations in the states are a..."

Aug. 26, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Day Trips

Take your chum to the Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park.

"...staff spends its time preparing educational programs and doing research on the animals. The aquarium was one of the..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Louis' "lack of memory" excuse -- you need only research what you ran right up to your pathetic one-line..."

Jan. 2, 2004 Column

Padre Island National Park Needs to Be Protected

"...native species. Right under our noses, Padre Island National Seashore is currently under attack from oil and gas drilling...."

Dec. 16, 2003 Postmarks

Day Trips

Baseball, bats, obits, no buts, and environmental action figure into this year-end wrap-up.

"...$250 million stadium and then went 72-90 for the season. Considered one of the most intimate parks in professional..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Gladys Porter Zoo, Brownsville

Zoological and botanical park is more than just a zoo

"...the lead on efforts to protect the Kemp's ridley sea turtles on Texas and Mexico beaches...."

May 10, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Catfish, outlaws, and armadillos

"...Summer is sea turtle nesting season along the Texas coast, and the..."

May 2, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Skeptics Question Aquarium Owners' Record

Groups ask city to investigate animal welfare

"...to the Austin Aquarium website, the facility will have sea otters and sea turtles – both animals that are..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Day Trips

Mustang Island State Park consistently rates among the busiest parks in the state system

"...the open beaches. The rock piles are alive with sea life including sea turtles, small fish, sea anemones, and..."

Oct. 29, 2010 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Tons of Texas travel news for the dog days of summer

"...Rodeo season is heating up as well as the grape harvest..."

Aug. 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Add these destinations to your checklist of must-do day trips

"...nice beaches, but exploring the undeveloped Padre Island National Seashore is so much more fun. The park stretches for..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Balmorhea is back, baby!

"...Hatchling Releases of Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles July 1-Aug. 31, Corpus Christi, 361-949-7163, www.nps.gov/pais..."

June 29, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

No more pencils, no more books, just tons of fun for everyone

"...white-spot syndrome virus. While not harmful to humans, the disease could have devastating consequences to the ecosystem. Other June..."

May 31, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Scientists used to think female sea turtles lay about 3.5 clutches of eggs per year...."

Feb. 24, 2017 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Day Trips

Gerald weighs in on his best 'Day Trips'

"...Best Free Willy Moment: Watching hundreds of sea turtles run into the surf at Padre Island National..."

Sept. 13, 2013 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Great Artdoors

Summer's here, and the time is right for outdoor performances all over Central Texas

"...group's name has it, the show is free. Founder Chelsea Bunn directs a cast featuring Jesse Bertron, Austen Cabler,..."

May 17, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Luv Doc Recommends: Red Hot 2010

Oilcan's, Friday, July 16, 2010

"...easier to watch than B-roll of tarred pelicans, sludged sea turtles, and, perhaps most disturbing of all, beach cleanup..."

July 16, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc

Don't Go Into the Light

It's time to lighten the load of light pollution

"...the breeding cycles of certain species of frogs and sea turtles, and cause insects to swarm in unnatural cycles...."

July 2, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips

The best day trips are the ones in the planning stages. Here are a few gems to consider.

"...Best free show: Watching 100 baby sea turtles make a dash for the waves at Padre..."

Sept. 4, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Luv Doc Recommends: The Monster Big Band

Ruta Maya, Sunday, August 14, 2005

"...their footsteps - much like those hopelessly optimistic baby sea turtles lumbering towards the surf. Hey, not everybody gets..."

Aug. 12, 2005 Column by The Luv Doc

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Get ready for summer with Texas beaches and Texas peaches

"...about the water quality at selected recreational beaches from Sea Rim State Park near Sabine Pass to Boca Chica..."

May 29, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Best of Day Trips

Five best things about daytrippin’ in 2018

"...Best place to talk like a turtle: Kudos to Sea Turtle, Inc. (www.seaturtleinc.org) of South Padre Island on their..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Join Capt. Day Trips on a one-hour dolphin tour

"...sighting in the Mustang Island area. Most of the sea mammals prefer the deeper waters farther from shore...."

Oct. 22, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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