The Daytripper Explores Frisco’s Many Fandoms
No sport has more passionate fans than fútbol. And that includes American football, especially devotees of the ... Read More »
Take in the Beauty of the Night Sky at the The Texas Star Party
Step out at night in far West Texas and you can see countless stars splashed across the ink-blue sky. It’s a ... Read More »
Spelunk Into the Depths of Texas and Discover Hot Spots for Biodiversity
I’m perched on the stony lip of a gaping hole in the prickly Chihuahuan Desert scrublands near Del ... Read More »
There’s a lot to Cheer About in Corsicana
Corsicana has gotten a lot of attention in recent months due to the hit Netflix docuseries Cheer, which ... Read More »
Road Trip Dreamin’
Normally this time of year is a busy one for travel throughout the state—families make a beeline for their ... Read More »
Finding Home in the Texas of My Youth
Open Road | May 2020 Where I Once Belonged On rediscovering the Texas of my youth by Natalia SylvesterIt took ... Read More »
Slate Mill Wine Collective is On a Mission to Help Small Wineries
Slate Mill Wine Collective, a full-service winemaking incubator set on a picturesque 75 acres just outside ... Read More »
The Acton State Historic Site Marks the Grave of Elizabeth Crockett
Nearly two decades after Davy Crockett was killed in the Battle of the Alamo, his second wife, Elizabeth ... Read More »
No Guts, No Glory For Paddlers Who Take on the Texas Water Safari
I rolled my eyes when my friend suggested I enter the Texas Water Safari, a 260-mile paddling race from San Marcos ... Read More »
Governor Coke Stevenson Takes the Davis Mountain Scenic Loop in 1958
In summertime, Texans’ thoughts instinctively turn to wide-open spaces. Such was the case when former Gov. ... Read More »
Family-Run Wildflower Caramels Sources Locally for Its Confections
In 2012, Ellyn Dixon decided to make apple-cider caramels for holiday gifts. Having no experience with making ... Read More »
Small-Town Dispatches: Fredericksburg Wineries Give Back to Frontline Workers
Fredericksburg, one of the most tourist-heavy small towns in Texas, has understandably been affected by lack of travel and commerce during COVID-19. One of the area's biggest industries, wine, has been hit hard as it's a significant attraction in these parts—more than 50 of the 100-plus Hill Country wineries are in town or the surrounding Gillespie County. Thankfully, wineries are coming up with creative solutions to connect with customers and boost morale. Read More »
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