Big Bend Fossils Reveal New Dinosaur Species
Recent research reveals that fossils found in Big Bend National Park 35 years ago belong to an entirely new species of duck-billed dinosaur. Read More »
Play Lotería and Eat Raspas at a Traditional Kermesse
A kermesse or kermes is a festival or bazaar hosted by a Catholic church to raise funds from summer through late fall. Read More »
Things To Do in Texas This Weekend: July 19-21
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day Sunday with a Crank-Off in McKinney, or check out other food-related events this weekend in Bayview, Dumas, and Corpus Christi. Read More »
8 Summer Art Exhibits to See Now
Giant LEGO dinosaurs, superhero-themed paintings, and photographs of famous musicians are currently on exhibit at museums in Texas—but they won't be for much longer. Read More »
A Gourmand’s Guide to the Moon Landing Anniversary
Fifty years ago this July, people around the world tuned into their televisions to watch the Apollo II mission and Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the moon. The Houston area is celebrating the anniversary throughout the month, and the city’s famed restaurant scene is getting in on the fun as creative chefs draw on NASA’s landmark achievement for culinary inspiration. Read More »
Summer for Procrastinators: Surfside Beach
The village of Surfside Beach attracts fewer tourists, so those that do find their way there can focus on enjoying the beach. Read More »
Saddle Up and Take a Tour of Palo Duro Canyon
Join Amberly, Rich, and Luke as they head to Palo Duro Canyon, Amarillo, and tour the Texas Panhandle in the July edition of "A Piece of Texas." Read More »
At Viva Big Bend, Enjoy a Bonanza of Texas Bands and (Hopefully) Relatively Cool Texas July Weather
If you’re a fan of live music and West Texas, you should take note that Viva Big Bend is right around the corner. The four-day music festival takes place July 24-28 with shows in Alpine, Marfa, Marathon, Fort Davis, and Terlingua. The eighth annual Viva Big Bend will feature about 50 bands—most of them from around Texas—playing a total of roughly 60 shows in 12 different venues. Read More »
My Hometown: A Weslaco Native on the Bicultural Beauty of His Rio Grande Valley Burg
A stroll through downtown Weslaco feels like a visit to a bygone era, when department stores and hardware shops in Spanish colonial buildings lined the streets. Founded in 1919, Weslaco grew into a farming hub, famous as the home of the ruby red grapefruit and 1015 onion. The same mild climate that attracted farmers makes Weslaco a hotspot today for winter Texans—typically retirees from cold climates—and birders, who come to see Rio Grande Valley specialties like the green jay. When the town slows down in the summer, locals refresh with icy raspas and beach trips to nearby South Padre Island. Read More »
5 State Symbols to See This Summer
Though bluebonnet season has wilted to a close, the summer is still full of opportunities to see the state’s identifying flora and fauna. Read More »
Frio 101: Everything You Need to Know for a Trip to Texas’ Favorite River
If you love Texas outdoors, how could you not know the Frio? Well, maybe you’re one of the millions of newcomers who just got to Texas. Or perhaps you’ve lived in Texas your entire life and, unlike all those people whose families have been vacationing on the Frio for generations, you have no clue what or where they are talking about. Never stepped foot in Garner State Park? Think Concan is in Mexico? Well, pull up a chair and scoot closer. Read More »
Transformed Shipping Containers are the Latest Lodging Trend
A few nights stay inside one of these Texas shipping containers could inspire your participation in the tiny homes movement, if not just allow for a great weekend getaway. Read More »
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