Back to the Frontier
Earlier this winter, an ice storm swept across the state, arriving in full force along an imaginary line that once ... Read More »
Texas Grit: How the Dust Bowl Changed the Course of History in the Texas Panhandle
The view from High Lonesome Lane is remarkably empty. The narrow dirt road cuts through the southern High Plains, ... Read More »
Hotel Settles Animates Big Spring of Past and Present
It’s natural to take a historical view of Big Spring when you check in to the Hotel Settles. The 83-year-old hotel, which opened in December after a meticulous restoration, conjures local history throughout. From the lobby’s original terrazzo floor to the 1930s photos in the guest rooms, the Settles breathes new life into Big Spring, past and present. Read More »
Telling the South Texas Story
The freight courier and ox-drawn cart in the entryway of the new Robert J. and Helen C. Kleberg South Texas ... Read More »
Where’s Martha? (Marfa)
This exchange happens often, and because I actually worked to build tourism in Marfa, it still surprises me that many folks—especially Texans—don’t know about Marfa. After all, it’s mentioned regularly in The New York Times as well as in countless international publications. Marfa is a regular stop for art pilgrims and patrons from all over the world, and the town serves as a getaway for celebrities and experienced travelers. Read More »
Ghosts of Galveston
In the 19th Century, tragedies washed over Galveston as regularly as the tides: deadly fires, yellow-fever ... Read More »
Forest Gumption
When the 34th Texas legislature established the Texas Forest Service in 1915, there were few guidelines in place ... Read More »
Pageant of the Charro
It's a clear spring day at the Charro Ranch in San Antonio. Warmth radiates from the sun-drenched walls of ... Read More »
All in the Family
Today's Texas State Park system, which includes more than 90 state parks, historic sites, natural areas, and ... Read More »
Lost Gold of the Palo Duro
Visitors to Palo Duro Canyon State Park, south of Amarillo, might marvel at its splendid isolation and ... Read More »
Still Waters Run Deep
It’s a safe bet that few of the boaters and water-skiers who frequent Lake Texana, near Edna, realize that less ... Read More »
The Bashful Millionaire
Travelers passing through the thousand-acre Texas Medical Center in Houston sometimes wonder if they’ve ... Read More »
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