Laguna Gloria Debuts its $3 Million Renovation
The Austin sculpture park upgrades its entrance with a new café and more Read More »
Three Country Stores that Hark Back to Old-Time Texas
Small country stores once dotted the state’s landscape. Today, many have either disappeared or else sit abandoned at lonely road crossings, but some mom-and-pop shops have found ways to thrive while carrying on rural commerce. Here are three such markets where travelers can drop in for a snack, some conversation, and a taste of old-time Texas. Read More »
After a Freeze Scare, Texas Peach Season is Almost Ready—and Plentiful
Breaking news from Texas Peach Country: This year’s harvest is poised to be plentiful. “Oh yeah, there are lots of peaches out there—a lot more than I thought there would be,” says Gary Hutton of Hutton Farms west of Weatherford, referring to the hard freeze that occurred in early March of this year. “They pulled through.” he says. “I’ve got some as big as my thumb.” Read More »
Hye Market’s Fermented Peach Salsa Recipe
Matt Church is chef at the historic Hye Market in Hye, between Stonewall and Johnson City—in the heart of Texas Hill Country peach orchards. Read More »
Floating the Frio in Garner State Park
With hotter temperatures coming, the aptly named Frio River attracts tubers, including these local students toting inner tubes at Garner State Park near Concan. The popular park, which reaches capacity daily between Memorial Day and Labor Day, is one of several put-in sites along the clear, spring-fed waterway. Andy’s on River Road, Josh’s Frio River Outfitters, Happy Hollow Store, and other outfitters rent tubes and offer shuttles to and from additional access points. Or stay on the water at Neal’s Lodges, Frio Country Resort, or Seven Bluff Cabins. No matter where you decide to drop in, the Frio promises ice-cold waters and a fun way to laze away the summer. Read More »
Shiner’s Sunken Gardens Blends History with Healthy Dining Options
From its opening in 1936 until the late ’50s, when the advent of air-conditioning moved the party to indoor venues, Sunken Garden made Shiner the swingingest small town in Texas. All the big Texas swing and polka bands, including Houston’s Blue Ridge Playboys, played here to capacity crowds of 500, according to the Lavaca County Historical Commission. But these days, dining, not dancing is the draw. Read More »
New Exhibits Debut at National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in Fort Worth
Photo by Rhonda Hole New exhibits at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame extend the Fort Worth ... Read More »
Catch May’s Second Wave of Wildflower Blooms While You Still Can
This May, the Texas Hill Country is proving there is more than bluebonnets to revere. A second wave of blooms is eclipsing the dazzling bluebonnet crop with prolific Indian blanket, reddish-purple winecup, pinkish primrose, coreopsis, and others. The same combo of rain and sun that produced the bluebonnet displays are benefitting this second wave, as well. Read More »
Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Texas in 2019
Across the Lone Star state, cities are gearing up to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with parades, live mariachi music, traditional Mexican foods, and more. The holiday—which commemorates Mexico’s unlikely victory over invading French forces during the Battle of Puebla in 1862—is an integral part of the culture of Texas, which was once part of Mexico from 1821-1836. While the meaning of the holiday these days can easily be lost (our neighbors to the south primarily commemorate the battle through military ceremonies), Texans use the day to celebrate Mexican-American culture. Read More »
Meet our Makers: Ashley and Katie Futris of Kaktos Rose
“Boho and a dash of sass”—that’s how sisters Ashley and Katie Futris describe their metal art designs. Inspired by their mother’s initiative to start her own business making displays for marathon medals, the sisters launched Kaktos Rose in 2016. Based in Waco, they fabricate wall hangings and garden stakes with thoughtful or clever sayings. Among their popular designs are metal signs in the shape of the Lone Star State proclaiming “True Texan.” Read More »
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Make the Most of Texas Peach Season Hit the road and visit three counties to find the juiciest, ripest peaches ... Read More »
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