PORT ARANSAS, Texas - Planning a trip to the beach this Summer Season?  Now you can check beach conditions online at TexasBeachWatch.com courtesy of the Texas General Land Office.

Each year Americans make 910 million trips to coastal areas and spend $44 billion. In Texas, beaches consistently rank among the state's top tourist destinations. As a way of protecting swimmers and environmental health, Texas implemented the Texas Beach Watch Program.

I am happy to report that the monitoring stations in Port Aransas and on Mustang Island indicate a green light and are currently being enjoyed by thousands of visitors.