Schlitterbahn

2012 Summer Guide: Summer in the City

In Search of Spring Break

Looking for booze, babes and beach parties on Galveston Island

Cover Story: In Search of Spring Break on Galveston Island

Earlier this year, Coed magazine cobbled together a listicle of America's ten trashiest Spring Break locales. Among the criteria: the number of liquor stores, tattoo parlors and Hooter's in a given town, and the number of visits from the Girls Gone Wild bus. (And it should be noted that "trashy" ... More >>

Going Tubing in New Braunfels This Weekend? Be Prepared to Wait

Fun in the sun?​Earlier this month we listed five places to have water-based fun in Texas during the drought, and the spring-fed Comal River was one of them. We weren't alone in our thinking -- the river has become packed on weekends, to the point where officials say tubers have had trouble e ... More >>

Drought Time: Five Fun Alternative Texas Water Spots When Rivers And Lakes Are Low

Twin Lakes Scuba Park: There's a bus under that water​As we noted yesterday, the ongoing drought is kicking the ass of Texas rivers and lakes. The Guadalupe is just inching along, low in its banks, formerly underwater roots exposed, making toobing not the traditional summer romp it usually is ... More >>

Schlitterbahn Just Got Awesomer

One of the great advantages of living in Texas -- beyond the chance to vote for Rick Perry your entire life -- is Schlitterbahn, the renowned waterpark in New Braunfels. The Hill Country setting, the nearby Guadalupe -- whether you're on your own or herding kids, it's a unique and terrific place. ( ... More >>

If You Can't Text and Drive in Galveston, What Can You Do?

​In the City That Was Supposed to be Houston, famed for its throwback seaside kitsch and relentless resilience in the face of crippling natural disasters, the technology tide has turned. More accurately, the City Council transformed itself into progress-hatin' Dementors last night, entering y ... More >>

The Diary

A serious health scare, as soundtracked by Scarface's finest album.

Life, Post-Ike

One year later, Galveston residents like Marie Creasy have dug in for the long haul

Hit Hermann

In time for summer, the park's had a facelift.

Fighting for Air: Drowning and the Heimlich Maneuver

Most doctors say the Heimlich maneuver should not be used to save drowning victims. So why does UH professor John Hunsucker continue to teach it to lifeguards?

Bad Advice

Most doctors say the Heimlich maneuver should not be used to save drowning victims. So why does UH professor John Hunsucker continue to teach it to lifeguards?

"Temporary" Insanity

Artists invade the Orange Show's hallowed grounds

Sweet 17

The Sam Houston Hotel unites shrimp curry, king salmon with Moroccan spices, and mac 'n' cheese

NYPD Black and Blue

Houston police boxers plan to bruise the Big Apple

Night & Day

May 13-19, 1999

Press Picks

May 13-19, 1999

Press Picks

May 13-19, 1999