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Musicians Johnny Lee (left) and Mickey Gilley stand under the sign outside the famous Pasadena honky-tonk Gilley's. Photo courtesy Third Coast Talent.

A Look Back at How Gilley’s Gave Us ‘Urban Cowboy’

Before the film made mechanical bulls mainstream, the Houston honky-tonk was a star in its own right

By Joe Nick Patoski
November 20, 2020
A nighttime view of an iron arch reading "Historic Corsicana" with the glow of car headlights and taillights

How Corsicana Has Captured Hearts by Defying Small-Town Stereotypes

By Sarah Hepola
November 20, 2020

Port Aransas Beach Camping Gets Exclusive During the Offseason

By Joe Lanane
November 19, 2020
downtown-marfa-anderson-store

Traces of Texas’ Throwback Thursday: Rebuilding the Anderson Gift Store in Marfa

By Traces of Texas
November 19, 2020

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The Curious State of the Texas Vehicle Inspection Sign

By John Nova Lomax
November 18, 2020
Zydeco musician C.J. Chenier performs at the Accordion Kings & Queens Concert at Houston’s Miller Outdoor Theatre.

A Hands-On Challenge: Nurturing Texas’ Beloved Folklife in a Virtual Environment

By Joe Nick Patoski
November 17, 2020
The line of hungry barbecue fans at Snow's BBQ reopening.

Barbecue

‘Cheap Eats’ Host Ali Khan Braves the Line at Snow’s BBQ Reopening

By Ali Khan
November 16, 2020
Kayakers paddle along the San Antonio River Walk during the day.

See the San Antonio River Walk Like You’ve Never Seen It Before

By Pam LeBlanc
November 13, 2020
dish, spoon, quinoa, pumpkin, napkin

6 Pumpkin Recipes to Try Now

By June Naylor
November 13, 2020

Traces of Texas’ Throwback Thursday: Oakland Heights Mansion in Comanche

By Traces of Texas
November 12, 2020
The ice skating rink at Panther Island Ice sits under blue skies in Fort Worth.

Outdoor Ice Skating Returns for the Holidays in Texas

By Pam LeBlanc
November 12, 2020
Graphic of a man with a beer and a sports car

It’d Be a Lot Cooler if You Read Alright, Alright, Alright: An Oral History of Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused

By S. Kirk Walsh
November 10, 2020
smoked turkey, thanksgiving table

Due to a Massive Fire, Greenberg Smoked Turkeys Cancels Remaining 2020 Orders

By Melissa Gaskill
November 9, 2020
Green Apple Art Center

As Texas Clubs and Musicians Struggle to Host Live Shows, One Sure Bet Is Grateful Fans

By Joe Nick Patoski
November 9, 2020
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