June Naylor

Where to Stay Among the Texas Wildflowers

March 15, 2024

Weekend Getaways from Dallas: Weatherford and Coleman

May 30, 2023

HGTV’s Grace Mitchell Shows and Tells How Fort Worth Is One of a Kind

March 28, 2023

Storytelling has always fueled Grace Mitchell’s creativity. Before she became an HGTV star, the Fort Worth interior designer was a teacher and language therapist for deaf children.

How Dallas Chef Tiffany Derry Went From IHOP Cook to TV Personality

January 24, 2023

To watch Tiffany Derry on high-intensity TV cooking competitions is to witness grace under pressure. On cable shows like Top Chef and Bobby’s Triple Threat, the Dallas-based chef makes it look easy—working at lightning speed, nailing each minute element of a nuanced dish, never breaking a sweat.

Join the Club for a Delectable Sunday Supper in Van

January 24, 2023

With Its Healing Waters History, Mineral Wells Serves Up Relaxing Good Times

November 23, 2022

Texas Arts and Crafts Fair Celebrates 50 Years of Lone Star Talent

September 20, 2022

In Granbury, New Offerings Energize a Classic Lakeside Retreat

July 28, 2022

Three Danes Baking Company Finds a New Audience For Old World Treats

June 30, 2022

Satisfy Your State Fair of Texas Cravings With New Series ‘Deep Fried Dynasty’

March 7, 2022

New and Old Ways to Get Your Black-Eyed Peas on New Year’s Day

December 30, 2021

Recipe: Ratatouille

December 23, 2021

Recipe by June Naylor
Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients:
3 Japanese eggplants
1 zucchini
1 yellow squash
1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow onion
1 to 2 cloves garlic
1 to 2 jalapeños, seeded (optional)
4 to 6 Roma tomatoes, depending on size
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Dice the eggplant, zucchini, squash, bell peppers, and onion into 1/2-inch pieces.

How to Start a Vegetable Garden in Texas

December 23, 2021

An Ode to Cornbread, the Rustic yet Versatile Baked Treat Loved by Texans for Generations

December 9, 2021

Exploring the New Fort Worth With Magnolia Network Host Jonathan Morris

October 28, 2021

In the decade he’s called Fort Worth home, Jonathan Morris has fashioned enough new roles for himself to make most of us a little breathless.

Pack Your Sweet Tooth and Walking Shoes for a Weekend Getaway in Hico

October 28, 2021

Farmhouse Vineyards is Known Statewide For its Famous Grapes

September 23, 2021

Meet the Winners of the 2021 State Fair of Texas’ Big Tex Choice Awards

September 1, 2021

A Weekend Getaway to the ‘Cowboy Capital of the World’

August 26, 2021

New Community Cookbook Celebrates Fredericksburg’s Food Heritage

August 17, 2021

Dozens upon dozens of local families and individuals contributed recipes handed down through generations, and a team of 15 Gillespie Country Historical Society volunteers compiled the works—including numerous family stories, anecdotes, and nuggets of history—to round out a 200-page book.

Buddy Holly Hall Puts Lubbock on the National Tour Map

July 19, 2021

This 220,000-square-foot, $154 million venue, which took four years to construct, honors his legacy by providing a state-of-the-art space to welcome musicians as well as dancers, comedians, and actors.

Burklee Hill Vineyards Brings New Life to Kress Department Store in Lubbock

July 9, 2021

Located in a beautifully renovated 1930s Kress department store building, the winery opened in March 2020, and serves about a dozen wines.

Recipe: Green Tomato Relish

June 24, 2021

Big Pines Lodge Has Been a Caddo Lake Staple Since the 1950s

June 24, 2021

Woodville’s Refurbished Big Woods Nature Trail Is a Hidden Gem Worth Discovering

April 2, 2021

A Tribute to “Lonesome Dove” Author Larry McMurtry

March 29, 2021

Fort Worth’s Hao & Dixya Share Their Cultures Through Virtual Cooking Classes

February 25, 2021

In the refrigerated section of Fort Worth food market The Table sits a powerful testament to friendship.

Dinner and a Movie for Valentine’s Day—Texas-Style

February 11, 2021

If there was ever a Valentine’s Day to stay indoors, it’s this one. With the COVID-19 pandemic and freezing temps …

Getting Away to Galveston—Off-Season and Al Fresco

December 21, 2020

It’s rarely too chilly for a stroll by the sea. Even during the winter, the Texas Gulf Coast enjoys mild weather on most days.

For These Livestock Auctioneers, Calling Is Their Calling

December 18, 2020

It’s one of the most familiar sounds at a livestock show: the auctioneer “chant.” This speedy, rollicking cadence is the hallmark speech pattern of the licensed professionals who call out the bids for farm and ranch animals.

Find Serenity on a Tour of Fort Worth Public Artworks

December 1, 2020

Known for its Western heritage and collection of world-class museums, Fort Worth boasts a hefty roster of public sculpture and murals.

As Home Decor Sales Boom, Metal Signs Move Beyond the Ranch Gate

November 27, 2020

Lately, while driving down country roads in Texas—doesn’t matter whether in the Hill Country or Piney Woods or the Panhandle—my husband and I have noticed more and more artful metal signage on ranch gates and farm entrances.

6 Pumpkin Recipes to Try Now

November 13, 2020

Sure, pumpkin pie is tasty, but let’s not limit the bright-orange gourd to a brief appearance at the Thanksgiving table. As these Texas chefs and creators from top restaurants and tourist destinations prove with their innovative recipes, pumpkin can be spicy, savory, crunchy, and deep-fried, too.

The Story Behind Fort Worth Chef Tim Love’s Restaurant Empire

October 29, 2020

What to Expect at This Year’s Round Top Antiques Show

October 26, 2020

A New Exhibit in Galveston Explores the History and Craftsmanship of Saddles

October 19, 2020

Cowboys never would have gained mythical status in dime store novels and Hollywood films if not for one tool of their trade—the saddle.

Social Distance with the Wildlife at San Antonio’s Drive-Thru Zoo

September 22, 2020

Alex Snodgrass Puts a Healthier Twist on Classic Texas Comfort Foods

September 17, 2020

How 3 Companies Are Putting Ranch Water in a Can

September 5, 2020

It’s nearly impossible to escape spiked seltzers. Everyone from frat boys to their moms are devoted to brands like White Claw, Truly, and Bon & Viv, which offer low-calorie, fruity, and bubbly malt beverages in a can. It’s caused such a stir, that big beer companies like Natural Light, Corona, and Bud Light have released their own lines of spiked seltzer. Now three companies have given the trend a Texas twist with canned ranch water.

Wiseman House Chocolates in Hico Churns out Sweet Comfort in Uncertain Times

August 20, 2020

In the old normal, Kevin and LaDonne Wenzel welcomed a steady flow of visitors to their Hico chocolate shop and gift boutique.

Preservationist J.P. Bryan Has Amassed a Lifetime’s Worth of Texas History

June 25, 2020

Texas Hotels Step Up Cleanliness and Distancing to Reassure Wary Customers

June 11, 2020

Hotels are reopening across Texas with the relaxation of pandemic quarantine restrictions. But many would-be travelers remain skittish about checking into a room because they’re concerned exposure to the coronavirus.

Fort Worth-based Mrs. Renfro’s Celebrates 80 Years of Saucy Success

May 28, 2020

Artist Mark Dion Travels and Discovers Texas in a New Documentary on Amazon Prime

May 27, 2020

When the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily closed the doors of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth, it also prematurely shuttered the museum’s new exhibit, The Perilous Texas Adventures of Mark Dion. Luckily, a documentary of the same name about the creation of the exhibit is now available to stream on Amazon Prime.

How to Buy Beef Direct From Farms and Ranches Across Texas

May 15, 2020

If you’re worried about meat supplies looking lean at your local grocery store, we’ve got good news for you.

Slowpoke Farm Market in Cisco Serves Farm-Fresh Meals

April 30, 2020

Small-Town Dispatches: Fredericksburg Wineries Give Back to Frontline Workers

April 29, 2020

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.

Small-Town Dispatches: Granbury Boutiques Recoup Lost Sales Via Online Shopping Events

April 23, 2020

Just southwest of Dallas/Fort Worth, Granbury—a lakeside town typically bustling with shoppers crowding its charming downtown—finds its streets quiet at the moment. But residents are finding ways to continue the convivial nature of the small community at home.

Small-Town Dispatches: One Abilene Company Goes From Making Boats to Producing Face Shields

April 21, 2020

In Abilene, the heart of the region known as Big Country, a manufacturer called Tigé Boats has shifted its focus from making boats to producing personal protective equipment. The PPE, crafted from materials typically used in boat building, are going to local medical workers fighting COVID-19.  

Small-Town Dispatches: How Two Texas Small Towns Are Taking Care of Their Communities During the COVID-19 Crisis

March 27, 2020

Bandera
It’s unusually quiet in Bandera, known as the Cowboy Capital of the World.