140 Years Ago, Judge Roy Bean Became the “Law West of the Pecos”
Texas history is full of legendary lawmen, but none were quite like Judge Roy Bean. His version of justice was so ... Read More »
Roadside Oddity: How a Champion Baton Twirler Inspired Benavides’ Welcome Sign
If you meet Yvonne “Bonnie” Palacios today, you’d be hard-pressed to learn she’s a six-time world champion baton ... Read More »
At the Toilet Seat Art Museum in The Colony, You’ll Feel Moved By the Creativity
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A Family Photo Depicts a Blacksmith Shop in Keller
With a population of close to 50,000, Keller is now a substantial Dallas-Fort Worth suburb, but it was a ... Read More »
A Family Works to Overcome Tragedy on Possum Kingdom Lake
Open Road | August 2022 Thicker Than Water A family overcomes ... Read More »
A Self-Taught Woodworker Practices His Craft on the Gilmer Town Square
When the door to Hank’s on the Square in downtown Gilmer opens, the sweet scent of wood shavings wafts across the ... Read More »
Comedian William Lee Martin Takes His Texas-Bred Jokes to the World
Sporting a cowboy hat, creased blue jeans, a shiny belt buckle, and a confident strut, comedian William Lee ... Read More »
The Stories Behind Texas’ Quirkiest Town Names
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Shumla Treks Offer a Revealing Look at the Ancient Rock Art of Southwest Texas
Fifteen hikers dodge a minefield of prickly pear cacti and thorny shrubs as they descend into Upper Presa Canyon ... Read More »
With New Performances, John Lomax III Fuels the Lomax Family Legacy of Preserving American Folk Songs
John Lomax III has been part of my music life for half a century. We were both budding music journalists for ... Read More »
Dave’s: A Pawn Shop Is Filled to the Brim With Historical, Eclectic, and Cryptic Artifacts
South El Paso Street in downtown El Paso is the stuff of legends, revolutionaries, rock stars, and one-of-a-kind ... Read More »
Monarch Butterflies Are Under Threat—Here Are 6 Ways To Help
After what seems like a long, no-good-news summer, with record-breaking heat, severe drought, and destructive ... Read More »