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A New Biography Recounts Juan F. Vasquez’s Journey from South Texas Cotton Fields to the U.S. Tax Court

A New Biography Recounts Juan F. Vasquez’s Journey from South Texas Cotton Fields to the U.S. Tax Court

Judge Juan F. Vasquez has covered a lot of ground in his more than 25 years on the U.S.

Got Land? The Making of Palo Pinto Mountains and Other New Texas State Parks

Got Land? The Making of Palo Pinto Mountains and Other New Texas State Parks

Seventy-five miles west of Fort Worth, a hilly parcel of ranchland is making the transformation into the first new state park since the birding hotspot of Resaca de la Palma swung open its gates near Brownsville in 2008.

Roadside Oddity: The Giant Longhorn Skull of Bandera

Roadside Oddity: The Giant Longhorn Skull of Bandera

Presiding over the southern approach to the rootin’ tootin’ cowboy town of Bandera, fixing its steady-yet-vacant gaze on the Medina River, is a giant polyurethane foam and fiberglass sculpture of a Longhorn skull.

How To Be a Boss Like Barbara Jordan

How To Be a Boss Like Barbara Jordan

Big power can come in small packages. The brightly colored board book Boss Texas Women, by coauthors Kristen Gunn and Casey Chapman Ross, may be for children, but it packs a wallop of inspiration for all ages about the women who’ve changed Texas.

Eat Gourmet Insects at San Antonio’s Witte Museum

Eat Gourmet Insects at San Antonio’s Witte Museum

On the evening of March 26, the museum is hosting Bug Bites, an event where people can sample chef-crafted dishes featuring a variety of insects. With a menu that includes coffee-blackened grasshopper street tacos, grilled scorpion with pineapple mojo, roasted orange-ant mole, and cricket carrot cake, bugs might just become a welcome addition to culinary classics.

The Story of Mi Tierra’s ‘American Dream’ Mural in San Antonio

The Story of Mi Tierra’s ‘American Dream’ Mural in San Antonio

Featuring portraits of more than 100 people, “American Dream” was the idea of Jorge Cortez—the son of Mi Tierra founders Pedro “Pete” and Cruz Cortez. “I wanted to honor my father and mother, who came to the U.S. as immigrants,” Cortez says of the mural.

Culinary Institute of America Opens New Restaurant at its San Antonio Campus

Culinary Institute of America Opens New Restaurant at its San Antonio Campus

For a sneak peek of up-and-coming culinary talent, make plans to visit Savor in San Antonio.

The restaurant opened Jan. 22 inside the Texas campus of the Culinary Institute of America at the Pearl entertainment district. Led by professional instructors, students working toward associate degrees prepare and serve local and seasonal, “modern American” food that draws from various cultures they’ve studied, from Asian to European cuisine.

10 Dog-Friendly Texas Hotels

10 Dog-Friendly Texas Hotels

My dog, Lucy, knows what a suitcase means: As I pack, she prances by the front door, ready for our next adventure. I estimate that we’ve covered more than 8,000 miles on our road trips across Texas. When I do have to leave her behind, my heart breaks to see her stare sadly out the window after me, so it’s always exciting when I can bring her along.

New Photography Book by Michael Cirlos Showcases the Diversity of the Alamo City

New Photography Book by Michael Cirlos Showcases the Diversity of the Alamo City

Humans of San Antonio features images of people from all walks of life—including street dancers, homeless men and women, and artists—and includes quotes that tell deeply personal stories. Michael Cirlos, the photographer behind the project as well as the book’s author, writes in the introduction that he always started the conversation with a simple question: “What is one memory you never want to forget?”

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?

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