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Speaking of heading to the beach, we know some of the best beaches in the country are right here in the Lone Star State, but which are the best? Here is the list, according to About.com.

Good news for Texas beachgoers…even though some of our coastal beaches seem pretty crowded at times, none of ours are among the most crowded in the nation. But which beaches are the most crowded in America?

It used to be a given that a college education was worth the money. But the price of a four-year education has skyrocketed over the last couple decades, and — due to the bad economy –a college degree has become less of a surefire job guarantee. So have these factors changed opinions on college’s worthiness?

Welcome back to ‘Check It or Chuck It‘, where we preview some of the week’s noteworthy pop culture and entertainment offerings and warn you about a few stinkers and disappointing entertainment trends you’ll want to avoid. This week, ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ gets digital, three indie films eclipse the big budget fodder, and SyFy’s quirky hit ‘Warehouse 13’ returns to the tube.

We recently learned women are now scoring higher than men on IQ tests, and that ladies currently make up the majority of primary breadwinners. But new research shows that if there’s one group that isn’t pleased about all that, it’s macho guys.

“100% pure adrenaline!” – Bodhi (Patrick Swayze)

When it comes to cities that are rated as the best for young married couples, Texas leads the way. Our state capitol, a city that also happens to be one of the coolest in the nation topped the list.

Competition for a major golf championship, a fighting title and cycling’s biggest prize highlights this weekend’s sports offerings. Here’s what to watch this weekend in sports:

Earlier this week, ‘Dark Knight Rises‘ fans took a few critics to task for their negative reviews and by that we mean “issued death treats.” Threats of violence against a movie critic for a negative review is a little extreme, but when director Christopher Nolan was asked his opinion at the ‘Dark Knight Rises’ London premiere, he didn’t condemn that Batfans, he actually defended them.

The most hotly-anticipated movie of the summer opens this weekend, so it’s no surprise it’ll stand alone as the only new flick to hit theaters. Who’d want to compete against what will almost surely wind up being one of the most successful films of all time?

Fans of HGTV’s popular show ‘House Hunters’ know that one of the most common things people look for when purchasing a new home is more storage space — bigger closets, bigger garages, bigger basements. And according to a recent study, it’s no wonder: we’re drowning in our own clutter.

Welcome back to ‘Check It or Chuck It,’ where we recommend five things to check out and five things to “chuck” for the week.