Holidays with Gruene’s Cowboy Kringle: Meet the Man Behind the Beard
When you’ve played Santa Claus for as long as Gene Davis has, you get accustomed to the occasional crying child, ... Read More »
A Visual History of Cowboys in Texas
Cowboys Through History By Traces of Texas ... Read More »
Shumla Treks Transport Hikers into the Ancient World of Rock Art in the Lower Pecos Canyonlands
On a warm morning in early November, a dozen curious hikers followed a trail through spiky cactus and ... Read More »
Why Alamo Drafthouse’s Publicity Stunt Is the Perfect Tribute to Wes Anderson
Beginning in 1996 with his debut film Bottle Rocket, it was clear Houston native Wes Anderson had tapped into ... Read More »
With Distinctly Designed Ceramic Fixtures, Martha and Beaumont Mood Lit Up Midcentury Texas
As a student at Trinity University, I appreciated how the red-brick buildings, landmark bell tower, and unique ... Read More »
Traces of Texas’ Throwback Thursday: Cowboys on Turkey Track Ranch
The iconic Turkey Track Ranch located just north of Amarillo recently went up for sale. The ranch was ... Read More »
The San Jacinto Battlefield Will Glow with Luminarias on Saturday to Honor Texans Killed in Battle
The glow of 21,500 luminarias will brighten the grounds of the San Jacinto Battlefield in La Porte this ... Read More »
The Revolutionary Mind of Gail Borden, Early Texas Surveyor and Inventor of Condensed Milk
It’s a key ingredient in delectable treats ranging from pumpkin and key lime pies to dulce de leche to Thai ... Read More »
Celebrating Its 130th Birthday, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Looks Ahead to the Future
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas keep Texas history lively and alive. During walking history tours of San ... Read More »
The Spring Creek Greenway Aims to Expand as a Natural Escape in the Northern Suburbs of Houston
A Spring Creek Greenway trailhead in Montgomery County. Courtesy Bayou Land Conservancy Half an hour north of ... Read More »
With So Many New Barbecue Joints in Texas, Has Lockhart Lost its Luster?
Every year, various publications unveil a list of the best barbecue spots in Texas, and every year, these ... Read More »
After a Fire and a Pandemic, the New Braunfels Tradition of Wurstfest Returns
It was a sad year for sausage when, in 2020, the gigantic New Braunfels German food, beer, and music festival ... Read More »
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