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What Remains of the Wends Can Be Found in Serbin
On the eve of Jan. 25, students at St. Paul Lutheran School in Serbin, south of Giddings, set out empty plates on windowsills and fence posts as part of an annual tradition called the Birds’ Wedding.
Where to Picnic This Summer in the Hill Country
I recently introduced the term “sack lunch” to my young grandchildren for a park outing. They were so impressed, you’d think I told them I’d invented fire.
Beauty and the Beast: The Battle of the Bluebonnet Co-Capitals of Texas
When the Texas Legislature focuses on bluebonnets, it can take unprecedented action, with our State Flower getting drawn into regional rivalries and larger political disputes.
Editor’s Note: Happy Trails
Over the last decade, Senior Managing Editor Matt Joyce has written dozens of stories about Texas’ majestic landscapes, charismatic people, and multifaceted history.
Our Readers’ Favorite Stories from 2022
In a state as big and as unique as Texas, there’s always more to learn. This year, our readers loved stories about deep-rooted Texans, from historical legends to enduring communities to native species.
Spring Road Trips: Scenic Drives, the Gulf Coast, Big Bend, and the ‘Eiffel Tower’ Await
Ready to take the roads less traveled? Among this group of spring road trips, you have an option to avoid the traffic of Interstate 35 from DFW to the Hill Country and discover a different route to journey out to Big Bend.
Roadside Oddity: The Return of Alley Oop Day and Fantasy Land in Iraan
Back in the spring of 1964, West Texans in towns like Iraan were in something of an existential crisis.
Westerns Ride Again at San Antonio’s Briscoe Western Art Museum
From Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid to The Wild Bunch, the Hollywood Western has staked its claim as one of the most popular genres in the history of movie-making.
The Wittliff Collections’ ‘Lonesome Dove’ Photo Exhibition Rides Again Across Texas
In January, I was able to catch Lonesome Dove—not the miniseries but the traveling exhibition produced by the Wittliff Collections at Texas State University in San Marcos.
Travel Across Texas Without Ever Leaving Your Armchair
When the walk from the living room to the kitchen fridge seems like a long walk, dig into the stories that transport you to the far reaches of the state without ever having to leave the warmth of your armchair.
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