Charles Gandy is leading an ambitious project to create a 1,500-mile hike, bike and horse path across Texas to showcase the state’s diverse landscapes.

Now, a Texan is making big strides on creating a walking trail called the X-Tx, stretching from the Louisiana border all the way to New Mexico. The 1,550-mile stroll will be among the longest ...

Giant salvinia, a fast-growing floating fern, now infests 26 East Texas lakes and numerous creeks, rivers, and marshes between Houston and Beaumont. Known for forming thick mats on the water’s ...