HOUSTON — Be aware that if you're heading to the beach this weekend, your options may be limited. Going to the beach is a holiday tradition for many Texans, but this Fourth of July, for many places, that won’t be an option.
Let’s take a look at our beaches.
Vehicle access points will be closed and there will be no parking along Seawall Boulevard. No one can enter a public beach for any reason.
The seawall will be closed to any type of picnic, but you can still walk, bike or exercise, but only on the seawall.
Heading north, Chambers County has no plans to close McFaddin Beach.
Galveston County is closing the Bolivar Peninsula at midnight Thursday. The beach will be open to foot traffic from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. from July 3rd through 5th. Picnics are allowed, but beaches will be closed to vehicles.
Only those who live there, have rented a home or are staying at an RV campground on those islands will be able to access the beaches.
The county says they are putting up checkpoints at various locations to regulate who’s allowed on the islands.
Great news if you watch TV with an antenna
KHOU has just upgraded its technology. If you were unable to receive KHOU with your antenna in the past, try again on channel 11.11. You may have to rescan your channels for it to work – if that’s the case, we’ve got some instructions at KHOU.com/antenna. If you already see KHOU on 11.1, you may now ALSO see it on 11.11 – it’s the exact same programming. We’re really excited to be able to bring our KHOU 11 News, CBS shows and sports, Wheel of Fortune, Ellen and Great Day Houston to more homes around the area. If you’re still having trouble, please contact us here and we’ll try to get you set up.