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Find Serenity on a Tour of Fort Worth Public Artworks

Find Serenity on a Tour of Fort Worth Public Artworks

Known for its Western heritage and collection of world-class museums, Fort Worth boasts a hefty roster of public sculpture and murals.

Small-Town Business Spotlight: Weatherford’s Doss Heritage and Culture Center Takes History Online

Small-Town Business Spotlight: Weatherford’s Doss Heritage and Culture Center Takes History Online

The Doss Heritage and Culture Center, a nonprofit museum in Weatherford, opened its doors in 2006 to preserve and interpret the history of Parker County and Texas.

Drive-In Movie Theaters Across Texas See an Increase in Business Due to COVID-19

Drive-In Movie Theaters Across Texas See an Increase in Business Due to COVID-19

Drive-in theaters have been part of the American landscape for nearly a century. The first one opened in New Jersey in 1933, and by the 1950s, Texas had nearly 400, with outdoor screens blossoming across the landscape like massive sails on an armada of landlocked schooners. Today, with a health crisis worthy of a sci-fi thriller threatening to crush summer fun in its path, drive-in screenings are the season’s hottest ticket for those hoping to practice social distancing while still getting out of the house.

Small-Town Dispatches: One Abilene Company Goes From Making Boats to Producing Face Shields

Small-Town Dispatches: One Abilene Company Goes From Making Boats to Producing Face Shields

In Abilene, the heart of the region known as Big Country, a manufacturer called Tigé Boats has shifted its focus from making boats to producing personal protective equipment. The PPE, crafted from materials typically used in boat building, are going to local medical workers fighting COVID-19.  

5 Romantic Places in Texas to Spend Valentine’s Day

5 Romantic Places in Texas to Spend Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, the Texas Highways editors wanted to know: What are the most romantic places in the state?

From Boomtown to Ghost Town: Ranger, Breckenridge, and Thurber Museums Recall Early 20th Century Oil Rush

From Boomtown to Ghost Town: Ranger, Breckenridge, and Thurber Museums Recall Early 20th Century Oil Rush

Derricks filled the town of Ranger during the oil boom, as depicted in this circa-1920 photo on display in the Roaring Ranger Oil Boom Museum.

How to Help fellow Texans after Hurricane Harvey

How to Help fellow Texans after Hurricane Harvey

 
It is in times of crisis when we truly get to see how many helping hands are ready to be deployed.

Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane Preparedness

We care deeply about our readers and we hope you take every precaution to remain safe as the slow-moving Tropical Storm Harvey threatens our Gulf Coast with heavy winds and flood waters.

Texas’ football heritage

Texas’ football heritage

There are niches of Texas football heritage elsewhere in the state.

Playing Cowboy

Playing Cowboy

Texans known better than most: there’s something romantic about playing the part of a cowboy. Clint West of Wildcatter Ranch muses that maybe old westerns are to blame.

Holiday Happenings 2016

Holiday Happenings 2016

The Christmas spirit isn’t found wrapped beautifully underneath a holiday tree. While those gifts definitely bring some happiness, the true joys come from time spent with loved ones and creating new memories.

Industry Award Winners

Industry Award Winners

Three travel industry professionals received prestigious awards during ceremonies at the 61th annual Texas Travel Counselors Conference held in San Marcos this week.

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