South Padre Island

Imagine reeling in a fish that weighs as much as a small car—Joe Gonzales just did that on South Padre Island.

A tethered aerostat surveillance balloon from Customs and Border Protection was lost during severe storms in Texas, creating a whirlwind of curiosity and humor online.

You don't have to leave the country to get that breezy, Cancun feel. In fact, depending on where in Texas you live and how many vacation days you get, you may not even need a flight.

Would you visit at night?

Be on the alert before you head out to Texas beaches this spring break