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August 2019

Vol. 66, No. 8

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Features

15 Small Texas Towns to Visit Now

Tour the World in Texas

Departments

Editor’s Note

Here’s How We Picked Our 15 Small Towns to Visit Now

Sightseer

Photo: The Milky Way Rises Over Pedernales Falls State Park

My Hometown

My Hometown: Mayor Elaine Kocian Steps Up for Schulenburg

Open Road

An Iconic Dance Hall in Big Spring Hosts an Eclectic Crowd

Getaway

Summer Getaway: A Weekend in Wichita Falls

Speaking of Texas

Sedrick Huckaby Makes Art for the People: From the Streets of Poly to a U.S. President

Drive / Stay

Spend the Night in One of These 4 Converted Train Cars

Drive / Made in Texas

Calling on All Manner of Higher Powers, This San Antonio Shop Has Just the Thing for Your Earthly Problems

Texana

The New London Museum Recalls the Most Deadly School Tragedy in U.S. History

Plates

Pendery’s in Fort Worth Has Been Creating Exotic Spices and Chile Blends for 150 Years

Plates

Enjoy A Slice Of Pie At The Halfway Mark Of Route 66

Plates

This Native Bean Can Be Made Into Gluten-Free Flour, Jelly, Coffee, And More

Daytripper

The Daytripper’s Top 5 in Rockwall

Vintage

Century-Old Image Captures a Bastrop County Mining Band

Events

Chappell Hill Lavender and Wine Fest, Aug. 10

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