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A new report from Travel +Leisure listed the "most beautiful place" in each state across the nation. A West Texas site claimed the title in the Lone Star State. Plan your next trip with Expedia www.expedia.com Shop Now In Texas, the Guadalupe Mountains were listed as the most beautiful place in the Lone Star State. The West Texas mountains are the "exposed tips" of the Captain Reef, one of the most preserved ancient reefs in the world, the report states. Located in the Chihuahuan Desert, the area offers nature walks and opportunities for hikers to gaze at the Texas sky at the highest altitude the Lone Star State can offer as the highest point in Texas is also located in the Guadalupe Mountains. The location is known as Guadalupe Peak and is also commonly referred to as the "Top of Texas." So, what are the most beautiful areas in the neighboring states of Texas? Oklahoma's Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve was named the Sooner State's most … [Read more...] about West Texas area named ‘most beautiful place’ in TX—and it isn’t Big Bend

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 When you visit the Houston Zoo , there’s no shortage of fantastic exhibits and attractions. Spread across 55 acres within Hermann Park , the zoo is home to 6,000 animals from more than 600 species. Whether you enjoy meandering through a tropical wetland, watching elephants in their habitat or viewing the Houston Zoo Lights that shine annually from November to January, there’s something for everyone at the second most visited zoo in the country. To make sure you don't miss the best things this zoological wonder has to offer, we’ve rounded up 16 must-see Houston Zoo exhibits and attractions. Keep reading for all the details. South America’s Pantanal Escape to Brazil without ever leaving the Houston Zoo. South America’s Pantanal , the world’s largest tropical wetland, is brought to life on 4.2 acres of zoo land, and highlights animals the zoo is helping to protect in the wild … [Read more...] about Your guide to spending the day at the Houston Zoo

TEXAS CITY — Miles inland from Galveston’s beaches and colorful vacation homes, a group of Black men dribble and jump on a covered basketball court, aiming for a chain-link net. Carver Park in Texas City, created during segregation, is considered the first African American county park in the state. It sits on land donated by descendants of freedmen who survived slavery and pioneered one of Texas’ oldest Black settlements, the footprint of which sits just a few blocks away. Until last year, the park sat at the heart of Galveston County’s Precinct 3 — the most diverse of the four precincts that choose the commissioners court, which governs the county along with the county judge. Precinct 3 was the lone seat in which Black and Hispanic voters, who make up about 38% of the county’s population, made up the majority of the electorate. The precinct sliced the middle of coastal Galveston County , stretching from the small city of Dickinson on the county’s northern end through … [Read more...] about A GOP power grab shatters 30 years of political progress for Black voters in Galveston County

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 8 SAO PAULO (AP) — In Rio de Janeiro, bold swimmers have been discouraged from diving into the cold ocean, while Sao Paulo authorities had to open up subway stations to accommodate homeless people as Brazil's south experienced unusually low temperatures on Friday. Temperatures on Friday morning dropped below 23 Fahrenheit (-5 Celsius) in Santa Catarina state, covering several municipalities with a thin layer of snow. Earlier this week a fierce hailstorm scared residents of Rio's west zone. For many Brazilians, accustomed to more clement weather in the tropical South American country, such events are considered extreme. Earlier this week, authorities in Rio Grande do Sul, canceled soccer matches, closed public buildings early and suspended classes in schools and universities due to fears of major disruptions. There, nearly 182,000 homes were left without … [Read more...] about Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo hit by cold wave

President Joe Biden is weighing a meeting with Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman as soon as next month, according to people familiar with the matter, after avoiding contact with the crown prince over the murder of columnist Jamal Khashoggi. The move will mark a significant shift for Biden. Early in his presidency, the White House had said that Biden would deal only with Saudi Arabia's official head of state, King Salman bin Abdulaziz. An administration official, who asked not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the matter, said Biden may visit the Middle East for meetings with the Gulf Cooperation Council, a regional political and economic union, and noted that Saudi Arabia currently holds the presidency of the group. At stake is a decades-old partnership that's given the U.S. clout in the world's top energy-exporting region. Spiraling U.S. gasoline prices have raised pressure on Biden to make amends with the prince because he effectively controls the levers of power … [Read more...] about Biden weighs meeting with Saudi de facto ruler in sign of thaw

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 8 You’d be hard-pressed to find a city with a greater range of world-class museums than Houston. Thanks to the city’s success in energy markets, businesses and philanthropists have been able to invest deeply in cultural institutions. The Houston Museum of Natural Science —which offers four floors to explore everything from tiny seashells to outer space—ranks as one of the top museums in the U.S. And other Houston museum's, like the National Museum of Funeral History , house the most funerary artifacts in the world. If you're looking for things to do in Houston with kids , a date night activity or a fun way to spend an afternoon, keep reading for seven standout Houston museums. Houston Museum of Natural Science Visitors of the Houston Museum of Natural Science can fly through the universe, roam planets and navigate asteroid fields with Burke … [Read more...] about Your guide to 7 standout Houston museums

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 8 HOUSTON (AP) — Houston catcher Martín Maldonado entered Thursday's game batting just .116. But with the Astros clinging to a one-run lead and the bases loaded with two outs in the eighth inning, manager Dusty Baker decided to stick with the veteran instead of using a pinch hitter. Baker's decision paid off when Maldonado hit a three-run double to give the Astros some insurance in a 5-1 win over the Texas Rangers. “Sometimes, in the right circumstance, you’ve got to give a confidence at-bat to somebody," Baker said. “It was a left-hander and fortunate for us Martín cleared the bases. You can’t hit for him all the time or else he’ll never get any confidence." Jose Altuve added a season-high four hits to back a strong start by Framber Valdez and help the Astros continue their home dominance of the Rangers. The victory extended Houston’s winning … [Read more...] about Astros continue home dominance against Rangers with win

There is a wide variety of free things to do in Houston with kids, making the city a great place to visit for budget-conscious parents. From boat tours to world-class art installations to animal encounters, these 12 free attractions are equally fascinating and entertaining for kids as they are for adults. Editor's note: Due to current COVID-19 restrictions and protocols, some activities on this list may not be in operation or may require advanced reservations. Please check the respective websites for updates. Sam Houston Boat Tour The 90-minute boat tour of the Houston Ship Channel is one of the best free things to do in Houston with kids. Visitors can learn more about the port and maritime industry aboard the M/V Sam Houston, which has been the port’s public tour vessel since 1958. The 95-foot boat holds 100 passengers with air-conditioned lounge seating and standing room on the outdoor deck. Advance reservations are required. Find it : 7300 Clinton Drive, Houston, … [Read more...] about A guide to 12 free things to do with kids in Houston

US President Joe Biden joins South Kroean President Yoon Suk-youl (second from left) and Samsung Electronics vice-chairman Lee Jae-yong (second from right) at the Samsung Electronic Pyeongtaek Campus in Pyeongtaek on Friday. (AFP Photo) SEOUL: President Joe Biden arrived in South Korea Friday, his first Asia trip as US leader, aiming to cement ties with regional security allies despite growing fears of a North Korean nuclear test. Biden wants the trip to reinvigorate a years-long US pivot to Asia, where rising Chinese commercial and military power is undercutting Washington’s dominance. He received a warm welcome from South Korea’s new President Yoon Suk-yeol, but there is growing concern that North Korea’s unpredictable leadership could conduct a nuclear test while he is in the region. There is a “real risk of some kind of provocation”, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said, as South Korean intelligence warned this week that Pyongyang had completed preparations for … [Read more...] about Biden touts closer Asian ties on Korea visit