Known as the "Festival Capital of Louisiana," Lake Charles is located just three hours east of Houston in the heart of Southwest Louisiana. Although it earned its nickname by hosting more than 75 ...

For many Houstonians, a drive across the state line into Louisiana is much more than a casual break. They treat it as a weekend social trip, and for some, it feels as good as Vegas just two hours from ...

Set on both the Calcasieu River (pronounced cal-cuh-shoo) and the lake from which it takes its name, Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a deep-water port and industrial center in the southwestern corner ...