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July/August 2024

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Texas Small Towns to Visit Now (2024)

For our annual list, we asked Texas writers to share the places that inspire and make them feel at home

July 2, 2024

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Friday Night Lights Still Shine on West Texas

Sports

Friday Night Lights Still Shine on West Texas

By Ian Dille
The Lost Underwater Towns of Texas

History

The Lost Underwater Towns of Texas

By Robyn Ross
August 13, 2024
Navigating La Grange with the City’s First Black Mayor

Like a Local

Navigating La Grange with the City’s First Black Mayor

By Lisa Bubert
August 9, 2024
Small Town Stays with Big Histories

Lodging

Small Town Stays with Big Histories

By Cynthia J. Drake
August 8, 2024
Historic Lala’s in Mirando City Is Tex-Mex Heaven

Tex-Mex

Historic Lala’s in Mirando City Is Tex-Mex Heaven

By Ryan Cantu
August 7, 2024
Life Along the Red River

Nature

Life Along the Red River

August 5, 2024
Author Gabino Iglesias Tackles Monsters and Myths

Books

Author Gabino Iglesias Tackles Monsters and Myths

By Chris Hughes
August 2, 2024
The Legendary Live College Mascots of Texas

Sports

The Legendary Live College Mascots of Texas

July 29, 2024
Peanut Patties Are a Timeless Roadside Snack

Snacks

Peanut Patties Are a Timeless Roadside Snack

By Amy McCarthy
July 26, 2024
A Remote Getaway in the Western Hill Country

Road Trips

A Remote Getaway in the Western Hill Country

By Scott Dubois
July 24, 2024
Denton’s Longtime Record Store Is a Collector’s Haven

Music

Denton’s Longtime Record Store Is a Collector’s Haven

By Mary Helen Specht
July 17, 2024
The Wonderful Story of Wes Anderson

Speaking of Texas

The Wonderful Story of Wes Anderson

By Matt Zoller Seitz
July 15, 2024
What’s Happening on Lockhart’s Town Square

What’s Happening on Lockhart’s Town Square

By Erin Quinn-Kong
July 12, 2024
Hit Refresh at Boykin Springs Lake

Lakes

Hit Refresh at Boykin Springs Lake

By Christopher Collins
Global Takes on the Classic Texas Snow Cone

Snacks

Global Takes on the Classic Texas Snow Cone

By Nathan Matisse
July 10, 2024
An Eclipse Chaser Sees the Light in Totality

Open Road

An Eclipse Chaser Sees the Light in Totality

By Fowzia Karimi
July 8, 2024
Dallas’ Sha’Carri Richardson Sprints to the 2024 Olympics

Sports

Dallas’ Sha’Carri Richardson Sprints to the 2024 Olympics

By Natalie Weiner
July 4, 2024
Texas Forever

Editor's Note

Texas Forever

By Emily Roberts Stone
July 2, 2024

July/August 2024

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