Gift Ideas for Dad
Father's Day Ideas from the Texas Highways Mercantile. Enter code SHIP70 for free shipping on orders over $70. Read More »
Rockport among ‘Best Coastal Small Towns’ in USA Today Poll
With its relaxed charm, Rockport tends to wow first-time visitors with the feeling they’ve stumbled upon a hidden gem on Texas’ coast. But it’s hard to make the argument that Rockport is any kind of secret considering its recent No. 2 ranking on the USA Today Readers’ Choice list of “Best Coastal Small Towns.” Read More »
Find Relaxation With a Retro Twist at these 6 Texas Airstream Lodgings
The Airstream legend began when a California camping enthusiast named Wally Byam mounted a tent on a Ford Model T in 1929. In recent years, the silver bullets have popped up in parks and on short-term rental sites, offering an Airstream experience without the hassle of hauling one around. Read More »
Aransas Pass Makes a Perfect Summer Weekend Getaway
Could there be a better way to experience a town comprised of at least 70 percent saltwater than to get to the water as fast as you can? With 41 square miles of Redfish Bay inside its city limits, Aransas Pass offers just that— a self-described “Saltwater Heaven” building on its revival after Hurricane Harvey’s destruction in 2017. Read More »
Roky Erickson, the Texas Psychedelic Rock Pioneer who Made a Remarkable Comeback, has Died
Psychedelic rock legend Roky Erickson, former lead singer of the 13th Floor Elevators, has passed away at age 71. He didn’t play a single concert from 1986 until 2005, but in the last 14 years, Erickson toured the world, rocking as hard and singing as introspectively as ever before. Read More »
Battleship Texas to be Moved to a New Location for Repairs and Visitors
The Houston Chronicle reports that Battleship Texas will move from its home on the Houston Ship Channel near La Porte as part of a plan to preserve the historic ship and draw more visitors. While still awaiting the governor's signature, recent legislation calls for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to become the ship’s caretaker and for the ship to be repaired. Read More »
June 2019
In this issue: An Epic 367-Mile Road Trip Reveals the Best of the Texas Coast, 10 Can’t-Miss Beach Eats of the Gulf Coast, Escape to the Mother Lagoon for a Quiet Coastal Getaway Read More »
An Epic 367-Mile Road Trip Reveals the Best of the Texas Coast
From Port Arthur to Port Isabel, navigating the best of Texas’ bays, beaches, and bards Read More »
Summer in Kilgore Means Blooms in the Shakespeare Garden and the Bard’s Plays at Kilgore College
The Kilgore Improvement and Beautiful Association built the garden in 1996. It contains more than 30 species of flowers, shrubs, trees, and other flora referenced in William Shakespeare’s works. Read More »
The Best of the Coast
An Epic 367-Mile Road Trip Reveals the Best of the Texas Coast Navigate the Gulf Coast's bays, beaches, and ... Read More »
Diana Kennedy Donates Rare Mexican Cookbook Collection to The University of Texas at San Antonio
Diana Kennedy, widely considered to be the foremost authority on Mexican cooking, drove the 892 miles from her home in Michoacán, Mexico, to San Antonio in February (as chronicled by The New York Times) to drop off her collection of 19th-century Mexican cookbooks. Read More »
Agave Festival Marfa Dives Into the Plant’s Historical and Cultural Significances
Now in its third year, the mostly free event features panel discussions, tequila tastings, art exhibits, live music, and reservation-only pairing dinners—all celebrating the plant that has contributed so much to the region’s culture. Read More »
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