When you are planning a fun day boating, life jackets can sometimes be an afterthought. But they shouldn’t be. Life jackets can keep you alive when accidents happen without warning.

There are many ways to celebrate Earth Day this Saturday, April 22, including attending a festival, focusing on recycling or conservation, or enjoying an outdoor adventure.

To help all Texans be prepared in the event of a disaster, certain emergency supply items may be purchased tax-free April 22-24. While stocking up, it’s also a great time to make or review a personal or family disaster plan.

Did you know Alligator Gar have been around over 100 million years according to fossil records? Their sheer size along with population in rivers, reservoirs and coastal bays has attracted fishermen to the Brazos River basin for decades.

From May 12 – September 5, PKs Sandy Beach Park will be available to the public for day-use only. Camping opportunities at the park will resume in September. For more, click the photo.