At Viva Big Bend, Enjoy a Bonanza of Texas Bands and (Hopefully) Relatively Cool Texas July Weather
If you’re a fan of live music and West Texas, you should take note that Viva Big Bend is right around the corner. The four-day music festival takes place July 24-28 with shows in Alpine, Marfa, Marathon, Fort Davis, and Terlingua. The eighth annual Viva Big Bend will feature about 50 bands—most of them from around Texas—playing a total of roughly 60 shows in 12 different venues. Read More »
My Hometown: A Weslaco Native on the Bicultural Beauty of His Rio Grande Valley Burg
A stroll through downtown Weslaco feels like a visit to a bygone era, when department stores and hardware shops in Spanish colonial buildings lined the streets. Founded in 1919, Weslaco grew into a farming hub, famous as the home of the ruby red grapefruit and 1015 onion. The same mild climate that attracted farmers makes Weslaco a hotspot today for winter Texans—typically retirees from cold climates—and birders, who come to see Rio Grande Valley specialties like the green jay. When the town slows down in the summer, locals refresh with icy raspas and beach trips to nearby South Padre Island. Read More »
5 State Symbols to See This Summer
Though bluebonnet season has wilted to a close, the summer is still full of opportunities to see the state’s identifying flora and fauna. Read More »
Frio 101: Everything You Need to Know for a Trip to Texas’ Favorite River
If you love Texas outdoors, how could you not know the Frio? Well, maybe you’re one of the millions of newcomers who just got to Texas. Or perhaps you’ve lived in Texas your entire life and, unlike all those people whose families have been vacationing on the Frio for generations, you have no clue what or where they are talking about. Never stepped foot in Garner State Park? Think Concan is in Mexico? Well, pull up a chair and scoot closer. Read More »
Transformed Shipping Containers are the Latest Lodging Trend
A few nights stay inside one of these Texas shipping containers could inspire your participation in the tiny homes movement, if not just allow for a great weekend getaway. Read More »
Summer for Procrastinators: Robert Earl Keen’s 4th on the River
Revelers looking for a simpler celebration can find just that at Robert Earl Keen’s 4th on the River in Kerrville. The event is free and open to the public, with festivities starting at noon at Louise Hays Park. Read More »
Celebrate Fourth of July with These Tasty Recipes
Whether you plan to spend Independence Day with a cookout, barbecue, or picnic, we’ve got crowd-pleasing recipes that are sure to keep your guests satisfied. Read More »
6 Pet-Friendly Fourth of July Celebrations in Texas
While the Fourth isn’t typically considered a pet-friendly holiday, as fireworks and other festivities can be ... Read More »
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5 Hidden Gem Texas Lakes
Spend some time in and on the waters of these five lesser-known lakes, then visit the charming towns that surround them for a refreshing, slow-paced getaway. Read More »
100 Ways to Celebrate the Fourth of July in Texas in 2019
Everything's bigger in Texas, and that’s certainly the case when it comes to celebrating our nation’s independence. We've compiled the ultimate guide—100 events—to help you plan the perfect red, white, and blue holiday week. Read More »
Elk Store in Fredericksburg Models Itself After a Prohibition-Era Speakeasy
The Elk Store Winery & Distillery traces its lineage to a Prohibition-era Central Texas moonshiner. Owner Todd Smajstrla named his spot on Fredericksburg’s Main Street after the old general store in Elk, just northeast of Waco, where his great-grandfather, John Cyril Smajstrla, made clandestine moonshine. Read More »
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