On Galveston’s East Beach, piles of sand became buildings, historic figures and even the Buc-ee’s Beaver in just a matter of hours — all carved by architects and engineers armed with shovels and buckets.

The A.I.A. Sandcastle Competition is sure to liven up some walks along the beach in August.

The annual AIA Sandcastle Competition will liven up some sunset strolls along the beach this weekend.

We put the question Whats your favorite Houston-area beach to go to? to Houston-area residents and what we got back were dozens of responses, ranging from tried-and-true local favorites to well, more distant locales. Here are some of the beaches Houston-area residents said they love going to. Jamaica BeachJamaica beach for sure! Id drive out to Destin or SPI. - RuthLess Fuentes----Beachgoers, what area beaches do you like to go to? What would you add to this list?

HOUSTON – The body of a man was found in Lake Conroe Saturday afternoon, according to Montgomery County Precinct 1. Investigators said around 4 p.m., a group of friends was on a boat just off East Beach on Lake Conroe. Montgomery County Precinct 1 Lake Patrol unit responded along with the Game Wardens, Conroe Fire, and NMC Fire. However, the Montgomery County Commissioners Court approved the purchase of side-scan sonar for the boat. In about an hour, officials said they were able to find the victim’s body in shallow water.