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How Your Old Christmas Tree Can Help Protect The Texas Coast

Katie Watkins

Posted on December 28, 2018 · In Brazoria County, recycled Christmas trees are given new life restoring sand dunes.

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Looking To Holland To Find More Sand For Galveston Island

Dave Fehling

Posted on August 30, 2016 · Galveston Island is trying a new way to make its beaches bigger.

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It’s Costing More To Park At Some Galveston Beaches

Gail Delaughter

Posted on June 24, 2016 · Park officials say they’re trying to raise money to make needed improvements.

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