Subsurface work brings surprises
Tom Linton writes about the effects of the extraction of subsurface oil, natural gas and water to the Houston and Galveston area.
February 04, 2012

The end of a summer love affair
I put on hold my infatuation with trails and return to events on the Texas A&M University at Galveston campus.
September 19, 2011

The tale at the end of the trail
Most of the things Tom Linton has dreamed of doing for a long time turned out to be not as good as he had anticipated.
September 12, 2011

Evangeline: The end of the trail
Tom Linton visits Nova Scotia, Canada, for the annual gathering of Acadians.
August 29, 2011

Pilgrimage of a fan of early Texas
Columnist Tom Linton went in search of Jesse Chisholm's grave. Chisholm is the namesake of all the cattle trails north out of Texas.
August 22, 2011

Preparing to go up the trail
Tom Linton and his dog, Brigid, pay a visit to and get some advice and guidance from Harold Cash and his horse, Old Paint.
August 15, 2011

In search of the old Beef Trail
Tom Linton is in search of the old Beef Trail.
August 08, 2011

Literally taking the bull by the horns
Tom Linton shed some light on river crossings used to transport cattle.
August 01, 2011

At the end of the Opelousas Trail
Tom Linton writes about some historical site seeing in St. Martinville, La., before getting to the end of the trail — Opelousas, La.
July 25, 2011

Searching for Evangeline en Louisiane
Tom Linton searches for Evangeline en Louisiane.
July 18, 2011

On to back tracking Evangeline
It is no biggie for contributor Tom Linton to believe the Evangeline tale.
July 11, 2011

A missing link in tales from the trails
Tom Linton hits the road to visit St. Martinville, Opelousas and Port Barre, La., with a stop to visit the Arceneaux House in Hampshire.
July 04, 2011

James Taylor White an enduring Texas first
Tom Linton shares some history about James Taylor White.
June 27, 2011

Finding the roots of Evangeline
Tom Linton explains why he is concentrating on trail stories for the summer.
June 20, 2011

Going down the trails most traveled
During the summer, ton Linton will be visiting some very famous old trails.
June 13, 2011

Wetlands help us out, yet again
Saltwater wetlands contribute to our wellbeing through the sequestration of carbon from the atmosphere.
June 06, 2011

A lot of sargassum and the NASA satellite
Although no one has done anything about sargassum coming un-invited to the Galveston beaches, the park board has been doing something about it.
May 30, 2011

Well, so much for surveys
Founded in 1986, Sea Camp opened up the world of marine biology to more than 16,000 campers during its 26 years of existence.
May 23, 2011

Another siege of Vicksburg
Given what happened to Galveston as a Hurricane Ike side effect, thought needs to be given to how the effects can be minimized.
May 16, 2011

Columnist, dog win award
Tom Linton and his dog Brigid received a Special Recognition Award during the sixth annual Volunteer Recognition luncheon.
May 02, 2011

If not the Marines, send the Sea Aggies
Two Sea Aggies played big roles in the aftermath of the explosion at the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and the ensuing oil spill.
April 25, 2011

What a difference a bridge makes
Tenancy on Pelican Island has increased substantially since the Pelican Island Causeway Bridge opened to traffic in 1967.
April 18, 2011

Searching for pirates on Pelican Island
A course in piracy is being taught at Texas A&M University at Galveston.
April 11, 2011

Living up to the TAMUG motto
Those who are the brightest and best are encouraged to come to TAMUG as students to learn of “wonders in the deep.”
April 04, 2011

History of ditch that’s 1,000 miles
Columnist Tom Linton discusses the history of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and the causeway railroad bridge.
March 28, 2011