On Texas Gulf? Wanna be on TV?

The CBS television network is bringing its popular morning show, The CBS Early Show to South Padre Island's KOA Campground. On Thursday, August 2nd, crowds will gather to cheer, scream, and generally make themselves look silly, all in an effort to be part of a national TV happening.

The Early Show is presenting a special series called the Great American Vacation Giveaway. Where better to hype vacations than at an RV park? “Bring your signs and your voices to the campground on Aug. 2,” said KOA spokesman Mike Gast. “We hosted this same event last summer in Billings, Montana, and it was a great chance for everyone to appear on national TV.”

With a broadcast start time of 7 a.m., if you "drop anchor" at the KOA, you'll be ready when the video starts rolling. The shooting will continue to 9 a.m. Refreshments, prizes and entertainment will highlight the live festivities. For reservations, call the KOA at 800-562-9724.

Photo courtesy cbsnews.com

Free Fishin' in Texas June 2

Got the hankerin' go "dip a line in the water," but don't want to have to dip your wallet for buying a fishing license? Saturday, June 2, you can fish in Texas without a license. The special day in the Lone Star state, was authorized by the Texas Legislature, to promote fishing and encourage people to enjoy the state's fishing resources. Both resident and nonresident recreational anglers will be allowed to fish without a license and will not be required to have special stamps such as the saltwater or freshwater fishing stamps.

Hey, if you like the free fishing day, you can make any day a free fishing day through August 2008. How so? Just park your RV in a Texas state park that has fishing available, and you won't need a license. Of course, you still have to pay for your site, but it is a perk.

Photo © Texas Parks and Wildlife Department