Emily Gimble, 2020’s Texas State Musician, Grew Up On Western Swing
Making a name for yourself when you’re the granddaughter of a genuine Texas legend would be hard for anyone, ... Read More »
In the Absence of Crowds, Wild Animals Wander Into Normally Human-Heavy Territory at Parks
In June, the Chisos Mountain Lodge at Big Bend National Park posted a video clip showing a pair of black ... Read More »
Texas’ First Film Studio Stood in San Antonio’s Padre Park
Star Film Ranch, a former silent filmmaking studio in San Antonio, is just dust in the wind, but author and ... Read More »
Jonny Rhodes on Closing Indigo and His Plans for the Future
In June 2020, Texas Highways profiled chef and restauranteur Jonny Rhodes of Indigo in Houston. Shortly after the story was published, Rhodes announced on Instagram he would close Indigo for good after one more year of service. For many fans and customers, the news came as shock. Read More »
Doo-Wop Along to San Antonio’s Forgotten Golden Oldies on the Nonprofit Radio Station 97.9 KCJV
If you’re driving north on State Highway 16, and the sky is clear and you’re lucky, the radio signal for 97.9 ... Read More »
Small-Town Business Spotlight: Snow’s BBQ in Lexington Keeps Busy Shipping Briskets
Career interests took my dad, John Lomax III, from his native Houston to Music City, USA, almost 50 years ago. ... Read More »
My Favorite Texas Trip: An Englishman Goes Honky-Tonking in Amarillo
"Jesus did not Tap Out, He loves you!” shouted an oncoming billboard. Had I read that correctly? Before I ... Read More »
Weatherford Shifts Annual Parker County Peach Festival to Parker County Peach Week
This year’s festival was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, but that doesn’t mean the city will stop celebrating its summer bounty. Instead of a one-day affair, Weatherford is hosting an entire week of smaller celebrations from July 11 to 18. Read More »
How to Celebrate the Fourth of July in Texas 2020
Independence Day is Saturday, but as with everything else, the holiday will be different this year. With a ... Read More »
Big Bend National Park Closed Due to Positive COVID-19 Test, Padre Island National Seashore Closed Temporarily
Big Bend National Park and Padre Island National Seashore will both be closed for Fourth of July weekend due to ... Read More »
Hoping to Get Back to Live Performances, Texas Musician Gary P. Nunn Starts Group to Encourage Wearing Masks and Socializing Responsibly
Texas singer and songwriter Gary P. Nunn played his last live gig four months ago in New Braunfels, back in ... Read More »
Downs Field in East Austin Reflects the History of Black Baseball in Texas
Lee Dawson Jr. has lived in East Austin his entire life. He grew up playing sports at historic Downs Field ... Read More »
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