Late Summer Grape Stomping Has Become a Texas Tradition
The farmland and clear skies in rural Bryan make for a serene and sunny late summer drive to Messina Hof ... Read More »
My Favorite Texas Trip: 15 Miles to Montrose
It took a few decades for me to realize that the most meaningful road trip of my life was a mere 15 miles long, ... Read More »
Small-Town Business Spotlight: The Blue Store Outside Tyler Serves Campers and Counselors
Many restaurant walls are adorned with photos of celebrities who’ve dined at the eatery over the years. I ... Read More »
Small-Town Business Spotlight: Crider’s is Still Riding and Dancing Along the Guadalupe River in Hunt
For 95 years, Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall in Hunt has opened every summer to crowds eager for rodeo action ... Read More »
How to Make the Best Brisket at Home According to Hutchins BBQ
Although the temperatures outside might be nearly equal to those of a post oak-filled pit, summer is still the preferred time of year to hone the barbecue craft—the COVID-19 pandemic has only served as encouragement to give it a shot. Hutchins BBQ, a DFW staple since the 1990s, has simple tips for the home pit master. Read More »
Traces of Texas’ Throwback Thursday: The First Public School in Eddy
People gathered outside the first public school in Eddy, Texas. The school was built in 1885. However, this ... Read More »
Small-Town Business Spotlight: Weatherford’s Doss Heritage and Culture Center Takes History Online
The Doss Heritage and Culture Center, a nonprofit museum in Weatherford, opened its doors in 2006 to preserve ... Read More »
The Meditative Sounds of New Age Musician J D Emmanuel Will Ease Your Pandemic Anxiety
To listen to J D Emmanuel’s 1982 album Wizards, considered a standard of New Age and minimal electronic music, ... Read More »
My Favorite Texas Trip: To Grandmother’s House We Go
Seeing that orange “W” logo about a mile before the Colorado River not only meant that we were eating at Whataburger for lunch, but that my grandma was there to meet us and drive me on to South Texas. I looked forward to spending time with my grandma every summer, as our laughs usually started when we got in her truck for the second leg of my trip. Read More »
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. Read More »
Small-Town Business Spotlight: Beautiful Artwork Buoys the Spirit at Art on 12 in Wimberley
With some art museums and galleries shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic, the gallery Art on 12 is keeping art ... Read More »
How Two Small-Town Radio Stations Are Serving Their Rural Communities During COVID-19
Community radio was made for times like these. Not-for-profit and listener-supported public radio stations exist to provide critical information in times of emergency as well as to entertain. During the COVID-19 pandemic, two Texas stations are living up to that mission statement. Read More »
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