Four Texas Hotels and Resorts With Plenty of Star Power
As Texans got a front-row seat to a magnificent total solar eclipse this month, interest in astronomy has reached a record high.
A Historic Beyoncé Tour in Houston Digs Into Her Texas Roots
When Beyoncé announced in a commercial during this year’s Super Bowl that a new album was dropping March 29, the Beyhive buzzed with excitement.
Exploring the Cosmos at the Johnson Space Center
When in Houston, do as the astronauts do. That means investigate moon rocks, attend mission briefings, and see how you fill out a space suit.
What Remains of the Wends Can Be Found in Serbin
On the eve of Jan. 25, students at St. Paul Lutheran School in Serbin, south of Giddings, set out empty plates on windowsills and fence posts as part of an annual tradition called the Birds’ Wedding.
A Pittman Pilgrimage: Touring Texas’ First Practicing Black Architect’s Work
As I walked toward the Joshua Chapel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Waxahachie, I noticed a blackbird on the roof fluffing its feathers.
Gulf Coast
Unearth the bounties of the beach in the seaside town of Port Isabel
By Cat Cardenas
Located on the tip of South Texas, the quiet town of Port Isabel has long charmed visitors looking for a relaxing seaside getaway.
Flock to Brazos State Park for Birdwatching this Fall
The Texas State Parks system marks its 100th anniversary this year. With 89 parks, natural areas, and historic sites to choose from, visitors can experience all kinds of outdoor activities.
How Port Arthur Became the Official Cajun Capital of Texas
Port Arthur is known to some for petrochemicals, Gulf Coast hurricanes, and being the hometown of rock star Janis Joplin and Dallas Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson.
Spend the Last Days of Summer at Sea Rim State Park
The Texas State Parks system marks its 100th anniversary this year. With 89 parks, natural areas, and historic sites to choose from, visitors can experience all kinds of outdoor activities.
15 Years After Hurricane Ike: How Bolivar Peninsula and Its Food Culture Have Changed
My mother almost always orders the stuffed shrimp. No matter the occasion nor the restaurant, her routine when visiting our beach cabin on the southeast Texas coast has been predictable for as many years as I can remember.
Nothing Beat the Heat Like That Mexican OT’s ‘Johnny Dang’
It may not be Spotify’s most-streamed song of the summer (that would be Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night”), but “Johnny Dang” by That Mexican OT wins my vote for the Texas Song of the Summer 2023.
Shell Game: Debunking the Myths Surrounding Gulf Oysters
What looks like a slimy rock but is considered a culinary delicacy, lives as long as 20 years, and can change from male to female and back again?
On the Hunt for Mack McCormick, a Houstonian and Folklorist Who Loved Texas Blues
The first time I saw Mack McCormick’s name, it was attached to the liner notes on the back of the first albums issued by Arhoolie Records, the storied American folk music label founded by Chris Strachwitz.
Shark Week Swims Into Texas Early
The Most Outrageous Burgers in Texas
A Tour of Texas’ Two Remaining Lesbian Bars
On Deck with Texas’ Lone Marine Archeologist
Brazos Bend State Park Provides Family-Friendly Adventure
Larry McMurtry’s Last Auction Sale
Miss Football and Friday Night Lights? It’s Time for Texans to Give Rugby a Shot.
The concourse of Choctaw Stadium filled with rugby fans as lightning illuminated the night sky over Arlington.
After More Than a Decade, Books Are Back in Brownsville
The window display of Búho’s downtown Brownsville storefront features a recently released Jodi Picoult novel, a Spanish translation of Deepak Chopra’s How to Know God, and the Dr.
Facing Cancer, a Triathlete Competes in Ironman Texas
A Texas Take on White Castle Sliders
The Houston Zoo’s New Galápagos Islands Exhibit Enchants and Educates
In 2018, the Houston Zoo announced an ambitious capital campaign to revitalize the sought-after Texas destination, introduce additional attractions to highlight the world’s animal population, and focus on issues related to conservation and how best to protect the planet.
Go (Almost) Under the Sea at the Patton Center of Marine Science Education in Port Aransas
Inside a sofa-size aquarium, a black-and-white striped sheepshead and a small school of shiny Gulf menhaden swim above a southern flounder lying like a plate in the sand.
How Brownsville Became the ‘Chess Capital of Texas’
“Once you’re a champion, you’ll be a champion for the rest of your life,” Jose J.
At the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, It’s the Student Artists Time to Shine
Since the age of 4, Joshua Washington, a freshman at Pasadena Memorial High School, has created art with colored pencils, watercolors, and oil paints.
The Historic Lancaster Hotel in Houston Makes Hospitality a Fine Art
Houston’s 1940 Air Terminal Museum Preserves the Culture of Flight
From a frieze over the entryway of the 1940 Air Terminal Museum, Mercury, the Roman god of messengers, reaches out to approaching passengers.
Houston’s New Land Bridge at Memorial Park Has Everyone Talking
‘Oldest and Friendliest’ Bar in Port Aransas Makes a Move
A bit of Port Aransas history has moved—literally.
The final section of Shorty’s, the beach city’s oldest bar, was towed late last month from its historic location next to Port A’s marina to a vacant lot a half-mile away.
Cheer the Sear of Smashed Burgers
“I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” Hitmakers The Triumphs Call It Quits One More Time
After 63 years, The Triumphs are finally hanging it up. This time they mean it.
Evergirl Vintage Boutique Gives Houston’s East End a ’60s Shine
Roadside Oddity: the Virgin Mary Tree in Houston’s Garden Oaks Neighborhood
Every so often you’ll hear about an apparition or religious imagery taking form in the oddest of everyday objects.
Texas ‘Kidlit’ Showcases Diversity of Character and Place
Sip Local Brews Near the Beach at These Port Aransas Pubs
Kingwood’s In a Pickle Festival Is Kind of a Big Dill
This Saturday, if you stroll through Town Center Park in Kingwood, a community located about 30 miles north of Houston, the unmistakable smell of brine will be in the air.
The Trailblazing Story of Legendary Rancher Charles Goodnight Comes to Life at Houston Exhibition
Legendary Texas rancher Charles Goodnight was born in Illinois on March 5, 1836. One day later, in San Antonio de Bexar, the Alamo fell to the Mexican army.
Port Aransas Bids Adieu to a Favorite Fishing Outfitter as Locals Seek to Balance Growth and Preservation
Winds of change are blowing in Port Aransas, the once-sleepy Texas beach town that’s been a favorite Gulf Coast getaway for generations, as new developments are displacing some old favorites.
Skip the Beach and Go Antiques Shopping Instead in Galveston
Visitors headed to Galveston are often motivated to grab the sunscreen and hit the beach. Why not?
Keep Your Eyes on the Skies: Hawk Watch at Smith Point Gets Underway
Every fall, tens of thousands of birds migrate south through Texas in search of warmer climates for the winter.
Evolving with the Times, Stanton’s In Alvin Celebrates 100 Years
Not many mom-and-pop shops are able to stand the test of time, but Stanton’s Shopping Center in Alvin, about 30 miles south of Houston, has been going strong for 100 years.
Three Takes on the Classic Texas Cheeseburger
Houston Muralist Brings the Flavor of Space City to Exclusive Lululemon Line
If there’s one thing every Houstonian has, it’s pride for their city. So, when popular workout apparel maker Lululemon approached local muralist and artist Hugo Pérez to collaborate on a new project, he jumped at the chance.
Texas Beaches Are Awash In Baby Dolls, Messages in a Bottle, and Other Oddities
An excessive amount of trash—or treasure, for some people—has been known to wash up on Texas beaches.
Galveston Island State Park’s Beachside Set to Reopen for First Time Since 2019
Galveston Island State Park is welcoming visitors back to its popular beachside for the first time in three years.
In Galveston, Reenacting the Famous Order of Juneteenth Has Special Meaning
Lucky Land Offers a Serene Exhibition of Asian Culture and Art in Houston
Just inside the bright red and yellow entryway arch of Lucky Land in Houston, traditional Asian music plays softly, providing a gentle backdrop to the rustling of trees and bamboo stalks and water splashing in an immense koi pond.
