A 30-year-old Tonganoxie man died while he was swimming about 75 feet offshore at Lone Star Lake in southern Douglas ... Brooke Crews was nearby on an inflatable raft when the man went under.

The water is fine now, but Lone Star Lake someday could become contaminated if aging septic systems on lakefront properties fail, Douglas County health and government officials fear. One solution ...

Believe it or not, Texas boasts both hill and lake country. Next time you visit the Lone Star State, be sure to explore the scenic region full of waterside fun.