Tag: Laguna Madre
Catastrophic Collapse: Tragedy spurred major safety systems upgrade on causeway
The Queen Isabella Causeway, as it was known then, suffered catastrophic damage when an out-of-control towboat and barge slammed into it 20 years ago...
Oyster farming workshop slated; Industry predicted to boom along Texas coast
Aspiring oyster farmers may want to take note of an oyster farming workshop being hosted by the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Coastal...
TPWD extends emergency seatrout regulations
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department on Wednesday announced special seatrout limits in the Laguna Madre will be extended for another two months.
The continuation...
Local fishing guide buys TowBoatUS in Port Isabel
PORT ISABEL — Call it Triple-A for the water.
Port Isabel fishing guide Capt. George Strader is the new owner of TowBoatUS in Port Isabel,...
Texas invites public to enjoy Free Fishing Day
Anglers across Texas are gearing up for Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 5.
The first Saturday in June each year allows Texans to fish...
Laguna Madre Water District asks customers to conserve water
PORT ISABEL — Some water usage guidelines have been made for residents in the Laguna Madre area.
Laguna Madre Water District (LMWD) officials are asking...
Texas Parks and Wildlife sets new limits on spotted seatrout
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission took emergency action to change the bag and size limits on spotted seatrout in the Upper and Lower Laguna Madre due...
TPWD confirms major winter fish kill in coastal waters
The deep freeze of a month ago killed an estimated 3.8 million fish in Texas coastal waters, the fourth major weather-related fish kill on...
Winter freeze kills at least 3.8 million fish
Last month's winter freeze that lead to fish kills across the Rio Grande Valley and all along the entire Texas coast caused the death...
