By Mike Carlisle

Dr. Donna Shaver is a pioneer in the protection of the most endangered sea turtle, Kemp’s ridley sea turtles.

Caddo Lake summer - courtesy Adobe Stock

Authentic Place Shallow Waters and Deep History Golden hour in East Texas—when the soon-setting sun illuminates the Spanish moss, and the nighttime hum is getting…

South Padre Beach from above - Adobe Stock

Authentic Thing A Tale of Two Destinations by StaffPadre Island, a picturesque barrier island along the Texas coast, is a cherished destination where history and…

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