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Texas Butterfly Festival

Texas Butterfly Festival

November is peak season for butterflies in South Texas and the Lower Rio Grande Valley. The National Butterfly ... Read More »

State Fair of Texas

State Fair of Texas

As Texas’ summer heat subsides, more than 2 million visitors will say “howdy” to Big Tex, the towering 55-foot ... Read More »

Ever Tried Texas-style Seoul Food?

Ever Tried Texas-style Seoul Food?

The “Lip Locker” cheeseburger, alongside a heap of “Oriental fries,” is the restaurant’s star attraction. Korean ... Read More »

South Texas MAiZE

South Texas MAiZE

Escape the urban pressures of traffic and deadlines, and head down to the fifth-generation Graff 7A Ranch in ... Read More »

Historic German Eatery Krause’s Cafe Returns to New Braunfels

Historic German Eatery Krause’s Cafe Returns to New Braunfels

At Krause’s Cafe and Biergarten in downtown New Braunfels, the writing’s on the wall. But rather than an ominous ... Read More »

Bootfest

Bootfest

Celebrate a Texas icon of function and fashion Oct. 5-6 in downtown Victoria. Entering its eighth year, the ... Read More »

Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg

Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg’s history is tied to its roots as an 1840s German pioneer settlement. The city’s early design ... Read More »

Autumn in Bonham Bike Rally

Autumn in Bonham Bike Rally

On Sept. 29, grab your helmet and join a community bike ride through Fannin County that includes routes for all ... Read More »

Kolache Festival

Kolache Festival

Don’t be deceived by the convenience store variety of kolaches. You can devour authentic fruit or cream ... Read More »

Pie in the Sky Hot Air Balloon Festival

Pie in the Sky Hot Air Balloon Festival

Kyle brands itself as the “Pie Capital of Texas,” so it should come as no surprise that the southern suburb of ... Read More »

Head South to Indulge in the Valley’s Signature Summer Treat

Head South to Indulge in the Valley’s Signature Summer Treat

The surest sign that summer has arrived in the Rio Grande Valley is the line at the raspa stand stretching around the block. While the shaved-ice concoctions have caught on in cities across Texas, the Valley remains the undisputed mecca. At roadside stands in every city and town—no matter how small—you can find flavors that range from classic mango and creamy tres leches to extreme, Instagram-worthy delicacies topped with gummy bears, Oreos, Kool-Aid powder, or even pickles. Read More »

How the Indie Bookstore Interabang Books Became the Hub of Dallas’ Literary Scene

How the Indie Bookstore Interabang Books Became the Hub of Dallas’ Literary Scene

A long-smoldering literary scene is catching fire in Dallas, with its book festivals, writing conferences, and poetry readings, not to mention a resident first lady in Laura Bush who founded both the Texas and National book festivals. But the dearth of independent bookstores in a city known for its vibrant retail scene always put a damper on its bookish aspirations—until now. Read More »

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