Souvenirs Keep the Memories of Past Travels Alive During Quarantine
I’ve been thinking a lot about souvenirs lately. It began when a friend of mine reminded me that I used to ... Read More »
“Plogging” Might Be the Next Outdoorsy Trend in Texas
“Plogging” has been gaining popularity in the U.S. within the last few years. The term comes from the Swedish word plocka upp, meaning “pick up,” and “jogging.” Plogging isn’t limited to jogging—people can plog while walking, hiking, cycling, and kayaking. Cities such as Galveston, Dallas, Austin, and Houston have already seen organized plogging events over the last couple of years. Read More »
Odessa Native Elizabeth Wetmore Talks About the Culture of Oil Booms in Her Debut Novel, Valentine
Elizabeth Wetmore has swiftly entered the lexicon of Texas authors writing about the state's open landscapes, ... Read More »
New Album From Sarah Jarosz Reflects on Her Texas Roots and Hometown of Wimberley
When concert halls are closed and the energy of live music is off limits, World on the Ground, Sarah Jarosz’s ... Read More »
Drive-In Movie Theaters Across Texas See an Increase in Business Due to COVID-19
Drive-in theaters have been part of the American landscape for nearly a century. The first one opened in New Jersey in 1933, and by the 1950s, Texas had nearly 400, with outdoor screens blossoming across the landscape like massive sails on an armada of landlocked schooners. Today, with a health crisis worthy of a sci-fi thriller threatening to crush summer fun in its path, drive-in screenings are the season’s hottest ticket for those hoping to practice social distancing while still getting out of the house. Read More »
Remembering Goliad, Beyond the Texas Revolution
Back before there was Texas or Mexico, there was Goliad. In 1749, Spanish missionaries moved Mission Espíritu ... Read More »
The Texas Purple Hull Pea Festival in Shankleville Honors the Beloved Legume
On a typical day, Peggy Galloway navigates traffic-clogged streets as a bus operator in Houston. But today ... Read More »
Travel, Interrupted
Last month’s issue marked the 46th anniversary of Texas Highways. It was also the first time the magazine has ... Read More »
Surf Texas Waves for Days on South Padre Island
Photographer Kenny Braun captured this group heading into the water at South Padre Island in 2003 while taking ... Read More »
George Getschow Attempts to Escape the Noise
I have just set up camp on a rock ledge when all hell breaks loose. A violent windstorm suddenly sweeps out of ... Read More »
Rodeo is Like Religion in West Texas
Ask any West Texas cowboy where the world’s first rodeo was held, and you’ll get the same answer: “Pecos” ... Read More »
Yellowstone Star Ryan Bingham Keeps the Wolves at Bay With Songs and Family
Singer-songwriter Ryan Bingham won an Oscar, a Grammy, and an Americana Artist of the Year award all before he ... Read More »
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