The Little Known History of Texas’ Underground Railroad
Hundreds of Underground Railroad historical markers span the United States, conjuring images of covert escape ... Read More »
For the Best Enchiladas in Texas, Go Back to School in San Antonio
You can't go wrong with a classic cheese enchilada plate. Photo by Michael Amador. On the list of dishes Texans ... Read More »
No Whooping Crane Festival This Year? No Big Whoop.
On a cold December morning, I walked up a 40-foot observation tower at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge to ... Read More »
Jaston Williams of ‘Greater Tuna’ Fame Takes a Shine to Lubbock’s Mysterious Lights
Jaston Williams performs in his new play "I Saw the Lights." Photo courtesy MB Artists, Inc. From movies to ... Read More »
Jester King Brewery Adds a 2-Mile Trail to its 165-Acre Property
Even before the trail officially debuted last weekend, Jester King was a fun place to socialize while spreading out. But the new addition tap into something else Texans have been craving since March—a connection with nature. Read More »
Know Before You Go: What to Expect When Visiting the Texas State Capitol in Early 2021
Is it safe to visit the pink-domed Texas State Capitol right now? The short answer is "Yes." The ... Read More »
West Texas Writing Great Elmer Kelton is Featured in New Wittliff Collection Materials
When it comes to the Western novel as art form, a few authors typically come to mind—Louis L’Amour, Zane Grey, ... Read More »
Traces of Texas’ Throwback Thursday: A Gulf Filling Station in Colorado City
A Gulf filling station in Colorado City circa 1932. These early gravity-fed gas pumps with a clear cylinder on ... Read More »
With Fans Like Barack Obama and Beyoncé, Deborah Roberts Opens a New Exhibition in Her Hometown of Austin
Born and reared in Austin, Deborah Roberts started to gain attention when her mixed-media collages were shown ... Read More »
The Rainbow Bridge of Southeast Texas: Making Drivers Think Twice Since 1936
I am looking at a picture of the Rainbow Bridge—and it gives me the creeps. The bridge is too high, the road ... Read More »
Traces of Texas’ Throwback Thursday: A North Texas Trail Ride
Every week, Traces of Texas shares one of his vintage photo finds with us. Taken in Mineral Wells, this ... Read More »
Roadside Oddity: The Woody Guthrie ‘This Land Is Your Land’ Sculpture in Pampa
Woody Guthrie is known as an Okie, but he spent eight formative years in the Texas Panhandle town of Pampa. It ... Read More »
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