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For Fans of Christmas Lights, a Carriage Ride in Highland Park Is Peak Holiday Fun
I am a Christmas lights devotee. Perhaps it’s because my father, an otherwise outstanding parent, never allowed me and my mother to festoon our suburban house in colorful lights.
Murals and ‘Ted Lasso’ Billboards Highlight Texans Playing in 2022 FIFA World Cup
Three of the 26 players representing the United States Men’s National Team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar hail from Texas.
A Brief History of the Rise and Rise of Texas Skyscrapers
The recent announcement that construction will soon begin on Texas’ tallest skyscraper came as a surprise to many.
Can the Sugar Land Space Cowboys Help Houston Embrace Its True Nickname?
Today is the home debut of the Sugar Land Skeeters—correction, the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. Man, that’s going to take some getting used to.
In Houston, Crawfish Season Is The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
The late St. Louis Cardinals baseball great Stan Musial once said, “Houston has three seasons: July, followed by August, and then summer.” Since then, Houstonians have invented a new one: crawfish season, which is peaking now and for the next two months.
From ‘Shark Tank’ to ‘Schitt’s Creek’: Mark Cuban Buys a Town in Texas
It’s hard to be a billionaire. At a certain point, there’s just nothing left to buy.
Texas Winemakers Get Creative After a Year of Wild Weather Challenges
Like all Texas farmers, grape growers are faced with no easy task when it comes to navigating unpredictable weather.
A Reader’s Maiden Voyage Into the World of Lonesome Dove
On January 1, I started doing what I’d been planning on doing for almost a year: reading the many books about Texas that I wasn’t exposed to until I was an adult.
Camping with your Canine? 14 Tips to Ensure a Safe and Fun Adventure with Fido
Camping is made better with friends, including our four-legged ones. I spent many months camping and hiking with my good boy Max while researching a guide book, Best Hikes with Dogs: Texas Hill Country and Gulf Coast. Max, a 70-pound mutt, developed a fascination with armadillos, so I could always count on him to alert me to the presence of the nifty little critters. Without him, I never would have noticed them.
Texas Park Officials Say Preparation and Flexibility are Key to a Safe Camping Trip During the Pandemic
Looking to escape your home? Book campsites in advance and bring your own sanitation supplies to make the most of an outdoors getaway.
Five Historic Texas Theaters Share Their Strategies for Survival
Since mid-March, theaters have been unable to book their usual slate of shows and special events resulting in lost ticket sales and lost revenue. Many theaters were expecting to reopen in June, and even put all of the necessary precautions in place to keep staff and guests safe. Then COVID-19 cases began to spike again in Texas, and reopening wasn’t feasible. Some theaters have postponed their reopenings until August, while others have canceled their seasons entirely.
Step Up Your Kitchen Game with These Texas Cookbooks
While it’s more important than ever to support local restaurants, this is also an opportune time to improve your skills in the kitchen. These five cookbooks are by Texans, for Texans, and explore a wide range of cuisine, from barbecue to Tex-Mex to Southern. Not only do these books break down the recipes, they include tips, techniques, and suggested tools, so even beginners can create culinary masterpieces.
Fort Worth Makes List of ‘Underappreciated’ Cities to Visit
We wouldn’t exactly call Fort Worth “underappreciated.” With its cowboy culture and world-class museums, hotels, and other urban attractions, the state’s fifth-largest city has long been a top destination for Texans looking to cut loose (See 20 Things to Do: Fort Worth).
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