Summer heat in Texas can last anywhere from May to November to a much more reasonable June through mid-September. But that heat means we’re all seeking some kind of refreshing refuge—preferably in ...

Micah Branscum, 3, plays with a water feature at the new Mae Simmons Splash Pad on July 8 in Lubbock. Once considered a form of necessary community infrastructure that commanded millions of federal ...

There is no evidence the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to people through water in pools, hot tubs, spas or play areas, according to the CDC. Proper pool maintenance, including regular ...

There’s nothing better on a scorching Texas summer day than a refreshing swim. If the neighborhood pool isn’t doing it for you, though, the state offers other great ways to spend a day on the water — ...

PLANO (CBSDFW.COM) - Noted for its historical significance, the first swimming pool shaped like Texas was recently listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Texas Historical Commission ...

TEXAS, USA — On Tuesday, May 5, Gov. Greg Abbott gave an update on what the state is doing in response to coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Abbott announced more services and businesses that may ...

Julia Falcon is a digital content producer at CBS News Texas. Julia has previously written for news outlets across Dallas-Fort Worth like the Denton Record-Chronicle, D Magazine, 1080 KRLD and 105.3 ...

Soon you’ll be able to take a dip into Texas’ geography — literally. Plano’s Texas-shaped pool will open with a new addition this summer: tiles that spell at least nine Texas cities’ names at the ...

A Texas couple in Pasadena installed a patriotic new pool in their backyard to pay homage to their home state. Cody and Brittney Rogers designed a Texas-shaped pool that holds 28,000 gallons of water ...

Texas Pools received prestigious Gold and Silver awards for its creativity and design in the 2010 Association of Pool & Spa Professionals’ International Awards of Excellence and the Global AquaTekture ...

PLANO, Texas -- Owners of a Texas-shaped swimming pool in Plano hope to attain a Texas-sized honor in the form of a landmark status. The pool, suitably named "The Texas Pool," first came about in 1961 ...

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