Austin’s Trail of Lights Turns 60
Sixty years ago—when Austin’s population had yet to hit 225,000, only three airlines served the airport, and about ... Read More »
The State Capitol Ornament Is a Perfect Texas Keepsake
From cowboy gnomes to trolley cars to a watering can bursting with bluebonnets, the Texas Capitol’s collectible ... Read More »
This Whiskey Distillery Is Bryan’s Best-Kept Secret
When agriculturist and developer Biagio Varisco invested money earned through the family’s cotton business to ... Read More »
This Longtime San Antonio Play Honors the Tradition of Tamales
As anyone who’s ever participated in one will tell you: a tamalada is a lot of work. The annual Mexican ... Read More »
Discover Natural Wonders on a Getaway to Caprock Country
Scott DuBoisCaprock Canyons State Park is home to the Texas State Bison Herd. On the southern edge of Palo ... Read More »
Hit the Waves at the Texas State Surfing Championship
Jen Johnson used to own the best surf team in Texas. She even had the trophy to prove it: the coveted Wes ... Read More »
The Most Read Stories of 2024
It’s been a big year for Texas Highways. This year marked our 50th anniversary as the official travel magazine of ... Read More »
Facing Fears in Gator Country
It’s 10:37 p.m., and I’m kneeling in a boat on B.A. Steinhagen Lake, roughly 125 miles northeast of Houston. My ... Read More »
The Daytripper ‘Rips’ Through Eastland
If you drive an hour and a half west of Fort Worth you’ll find yourself in the land of East…land. The Texas ... Read More »
2024 in Photos: A Year of Traveling Texas
The Year in Photos Texas Highways photographers share the stories behind the most ... Read More »
Filmmaker Jeff Nichols on Breaking Southern Stereotypes
While the film and TV industries demand an endless churn of content for the streaming generation, Jeff Nichols has ... Read More »
Go Reptilian at Crocodile Encounters in Angleton
Lurching out of the water to snatch the raw chicken dangling overhead, the full girth of Boots' stout figure ... Read More »
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