Hotel Settles, built by one oil boom, could flourish in another
With the recent reopening of the Hotel Settles in Big Spring, I couldn't help but wonder about the viability of ... Read More »
Salvaged from decay, historic Hotel Settles reopens in Big Spring
If you've driven through Big Spring in the past few weeks, you probably noticed the red neon Hotel Settles sign, ... Read More »
Galaxy Quest
The summit of Mount Locke, home to McDonald Observatory, pokes into a particularly isolated patch of the rural ... Read More »
Where’s Martha? (Marfa)
This exchange happens often, and because I actually worked to build tourism in Marfa, it still surprises me that many folks—especially Texans—don’t know about Marfa. After all, it’s mentioned regularly in The New York Times as well as in countless international publications. Marfa is a regular stop for art pilgrims and patrons from all over the world, and the town serves as a getaway for celebrities and experienced travelers. Read More »
Texas to-do’s
Sometimes you can spy a whooper or two in the marsh through a free telescope on the refuge's observation tower. In ... Read More »
Vitáme Vás to La Grange
Contact the La Grange Chamber of Commerce at 800-524-7264; lagrangetx.org. While some may only know La Grange for ... Read More »
Scrapdaddy in South Texas
Photo courtesy Isidro Urena Ramirez The saying "one man's junk is another man's treasure" certainly rings true ... Read More »
The Light Crust Doughboys
Founded by western swing legend Bob Wills in Fort Worth in 1931, The light Crust Doughboys were originally ... Read More »
Swinging into Texas History
"People say that, back in the '30s and early '40s, you could walk down any street in Texas and not miss a beat ... Read More »
Centering on Abilene
Abilene is on 1-20 about 150 miles west of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Contact the Abilene Convention and ... Read More »
Taking it From the Streets
Elizabeth Street Cafe 1501 S. 1st St., Austin. Call 512-291-2881; elizabethstreetcafe.com. Tam Deli 8222 North ... Read More »
Rolling Out a New Dawn
LBJ's custom-built Lincoln Continental limousine is on display in the library's lobby. Photo courtesy LBJ ... Read More »
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