brown. Everyone Freaked Out. We all know the Gulf of Mexico is brown. Until it isn’t. Every Texan knows what color the water in Galveston is: brown, with a tinge of sickly greenish yellow. Is Galveston water clear? According to the city of Galveston, the clear water is due to […]
If the worst climate-change predictions come true, hundreds of coastal US towns and cities — from Atlantic City, New Jersey, to Galveston, Texas — could disappear underwater by 2100. What city will be underwater by 2050? JakartaWith a population of 10 million, Jakarta is considered by some to be “the […]
For example, Austin’s water has 184 Parts Per Million of hardness, San Antonio water hardness is 357 PPM and Midland’s water is an extremely hard 500 PPM.Water Hardness by City. City and Zip Codes Water Hardness Data Galveston 77550 | 77551 | 77554 200 PPM (mg/L) or 11.7 gpg Does […]
Waves and the Clear Blue Water Due to the lack of strong waves that stir and sweep up shells, sediment, and debris from the ocean, the Gulf of Mexico proudly offers its breathtaking, signature turquoise hue but often forfeits the lulling “roar” of the ocean. Why isn’t the water blue […]
Clarksville City is right outside Gladewater – and in March, they won the award for the best drinking water in the state of Texas. Does Texas have the cleanest water? A new report from an environmental organization claims that Texas has the most contaminated water in the country. Swipe through […]
Due to steering currents in the northern Gulf of Mexico, that water sometimes makes its way to the beaches of Baldwin and Mobile counties. As a result, you get water that isn’t very clear; it looks more like what you get along the East Coast. Why is the Gulf of […]
Texas is a huge state that is full of many different hidden gems, and yes, that even includes bright blue waters! With the year-round beautiful weather Texans are lucky to experience, swimming season starts in the spring. Does Texas have any blue water beaches? Where is the clearest water in […]
For blue water, you need to head 70-80 miles out (Claypile, Intersection, etc). There are many platforms 15-35 miles out of Galveston. The bottom is 40-65 ft. Then you go through “no mans land” without any platforms until you get 70+ miles out. How far is the blue water from […]
The slab car event was reportedly a social media-organized gathering that attracted people from all over the state and as far as Louisiana. Slabs — the name is an acronym for slow, low (or loud) and bangin’ — were born in the early-’80s working-class African-American neighborhoods on Houston’s south side. […]
Galveston has an average Walk Score of 54 with 47,743 residents. Galveston is somewhat bikeable. The most walkable Galveston neighborhoods are Downtown, Old Silk Stocking Historic District and East End Historic District. Is Galveston Beach walkable? A walk on the Seawall is a great way to exercise and view the […]
UTMB PA Program Prerequisites and Admissions Requirements Resident Tuition: $42,990. Non-Resident Tuition: $89,445. How much is PA school at UTMB? Physician Assistant Studies Program Cost of Attendance Expenses Year 1 Year 2 Student Health Insurance *** $3,100 $3,100 Tuition & Fees Link to Enrollment Services Books & Equipment $3,150 $1,500 […]
San Jacinto Considered to be one of the coolest places to live in Galveston, the neighborhood of San Jacinto is a top choice for couples and young professionals. As a prime destination for tourism, there is always an event to attend or something fun to do in town. Where is […]
The average household income in Corpus Christi is $75,511 with a poverty rate of 16.12%.Corpus Christi Households by Type. Education Attained Count Percentage Some College 50,531 23.82% Associates Degree 17,684 8.33% Bachelors Degree 30,510 14.38% Graduate Degree 16,517 7.78% What is the poorest place in Texas? In the tiny city […]
Demand outweighs supply in Corpus Christi’s housing market. And housing that is available is often too expensive for the average family to afford. Is Corpus Christi a good place to buy a house? The area has a good economy, low housing costs and cost of living, and a warm humid […]
The sand on Crystal Beach is hard-packed, pressed under the wheels of many vehicles going back and forth, so the popular routes across the beach are safe and easy even for RV owners. However, there are loose sand areas where you risk getting stuck, so be careful. Can you swim […]