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Did Texas Have a Jurassic Era? Plesiosaur Fossils Found in West Texas Say Yes

Did Texas Have a Jurassic Era? Plesiosaur Fossils Found in West Texas Say Yes

Approximately 150 million years ago, a toothy marine reptile swam through the Texas seas. When it died, it ... Read More »

The Cricket Craze Comes to Texas

The Cricket Craze Comes to Texas

Mangesh Chaudhari is beaming under a Houston Hurricanes gimme cap on a blustery Thursday mid-morning in March. But ... Read More »

Before Peaches, Watermelons Ruled in Parker County

Before Peaches, Watermelons Ruled in Parker County

Heading into the second weekend of July, residents from all over Parker County brace themselves as their ... Read More »

West Texans Rally to Save a Sacred Lipan Apache Cemetery

West Texans Rally to Save a Sacred Lipan Apache Cemetery

Growing up, Christina Hernandez spent the summer with her grandparents in the West Texas border town of Presidio, ... Read More »

Jeff Jenkins’ Mission is to Help Plus-Size People Travel the World

Jeff Jenkins’ Mission is to Help Plus-Size People Travel the World

Former school teacher Jeff Jenkins discovered a passion for travel during a life-changing trip to Rwanda in ... Read More »

A Tour of Texas’ Two Remaining Lesbian Bars

A Tour of Texas’ Two Remaining Lesbian Bars

  On most June weekend nights, I find myself parading the roads of Austin’s 4th Street gay district, bouncing ... Read More »

Early 20th Century Anglers Dropped Their Lines in Salado Creek

Early 20th Century Anglers Dropped Their Lines in Salado Creek

The impulse to get away from the grind of daily life is not a new one. This circa 1905 photo shows a group of ... Read More »

The Fate of Jacob’s Well Remains Uncertain

The Fate of Jacob’s Well Remains Uncertain

I look down upon the blue-and-green-tinted waters of Jacob’s Well, the headwaters of Cypress Creek. Even barely ... Read More »

On Deck with Texas’ Lone Marine Archeologist

On Deck with Texas’ Lone Marine Archeologist

Many people assume Amy Borgens’ job is full of action and intrigue—she’s heard her share of Indiana Jones ... Read More »

The Rivers Take You Home

The Rivers Take You Home

Open Road  | July 2023 We Were Known for Our Rivers A grieving daughter channels family memories ... Read More »

A Welcome Letter to New San Antonio Spur Victor Wembanyama

A Welcome Letter to New San Antonio Spur Victor Wembanyama

Bonjour, Victor Wembanyama! Or as we say in Texas, Howdy! As the official travel magazine of Texas, we would ... Read More »

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