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May 2021

On the Cover

A Longtime Texan Searches for the Soul of the State

What iconic sites like the Alamo and the Fort Worth Stockyards reveal about Texas’ history and mythical identity

By Roberto José Andrade Franco
April 29, 2021

More

Two people in the aisled of a Buc-ee's rest stop surrounded by snacks

Feature

24 Hours in the Life of Buc-ee’s, Texas’ Beloved Gas Station

By Michael J. Mooney
April 29, 2021

Feature

From the Panhandle to the Rio Grande Valley: In Search of What Unites Us As Texans

By Clayton Maxwell
April 29, 2021
A man in a cowboy hat walks in front of a large wall of boots

Editor's Note

On the Road Again

By Emily Roberts Stone
April 29, 2021

Fuel

Barton Springs Mill Brings Previously Unavailable Grains to Texas Bakers

By MM Pack
April 29, 2021
Two men smile behind a warmy-lit bar with a yellow bartop reading "Jim's"

Fuel

Toucan Jim’s Brings Tropical Vibes to the Hill Country

By Heather Brand
April 29, 2021

Like a Local

Why San Benito Is the ‘Center of the Universe’

By Michael Rodriguez
April 29, 2021

Drive

Artist Michael Tracy Is the Latest Pioneer Fighting to Preserve San Ygnacio

By Michael Hardy
April 29, 2021
Chet Garner stands with his hands in the shape of a heart in front of a Texas-shaped sculpture

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Journeys to the Heart of Texas

April 29, 2021
Two men stand on bicycles on a wooden bridge

Drive

From Horses to Model Ts To Pick-up Trucks, The History of Texas Transportation

By John Lumpkin
April 29, 2021

Sightseer

The Refreshing Hill Country Oasis at Krause Springs

April 29, 2021
A historic photo of a camper parked at a ampsite with two people lounging in front

Texana

Texas Vintage RV Enthusiasts Follow a Long Line of Inventive Campers

By Pam LeBlanc
April 29, 2021
A sandwich with large pieces of smoked meat topped with green sauce next to a burger smothered in melted yellow cheese

Fuel

Craft Barbecue is Taking Over Texas’ Suburbs

By Amanda Ogle
April 29, 2021
An illustration of a man smiling and playing an accordion

Speaking of Texas

San Antonio Accordion Master Flaco Jiménez Lets His Accordion Do the Talking

By Joe Nick Patoski
April 29, 2021
A group of people dressed in suits and ties stand on the green grounds of the University of Texas campus

Vintage

Looking Back on the Dedication of the LBJ Library 50 Years Ago

By Traces of Texas
April 29, 2021

Open Road

How an ‘88 Cadillac Led a Former Dallasite to the Love of His Life

By Paul Kix
April 29, 2021

May 2021

The May 2021 cover of Texas Highways Magazine, "Gone to Texas"
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