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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I look down upon the blue-and-green-tinted waters of Jacob’s Well, the headwaters of Cypress Creek. Even barely ... Read More »
Saddle Up in Bandera, the Cowboy Capital of the World
Bandera’s roots as a cowboy haven date to just after the Civil War. The town used to host teams of drivers and ... Read More »
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
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
Bonjour, Victor Wembanyama! Or as we say in Texas, Howdy! As the official travel magazine of Texas, we would ... Read More »











