Tyler Smith

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A vintage photograph of a large green sign reading "Welcome to Texas! Drive friendly—the Texas way"

Driving Friendly Is the Texas Way

By Tyler Smith

October 22, 2024

Containers of maroon Blue Bell ice cream and a ceramic bowl filled with scoops of Blue Bell

Rock the Float: A Review of Blue Bell and Dr Pepper’s New Summer Treat

By Tyler Smith

May 23, 2023

A man in a hard hat holds a steel cup and leans on a large steel beverage dispenser reading "Igloo" on the side

Igloo, the Granddaddy of Texas Coolers, Turns 75

By Tyler Smith

June 10, 2022

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Why Alamo Drafthouse’s Publicity Stunt Is the Perfect Tribute to Wes Anderson

By Tyler Smith

November 12, 2021

With So Many New Barbecue Joints in Texas, Has Lockhart Lost its Luster?

By Tyler Smith

November 3, 2021

A large statue of a killer bee surrounded by grass

Roadside Oddities

Roadside Oddity: The Killer Bee of Hidalgo, Texas

By Tyler Smith

October 13, 2021

Black and white photo of man in tie with chainsaw

Leatherface Is Not Through Tormenting Texans

By Tyler Smith

September 9, 2021

Neon signs reading "Blue Bell Supreme Ice Cream" and "Blue Bell Ice Cream" adorn a wall

One Man’s Heroic Quest to Sample Every Blue Bell Ice Cream Flavor

By Tyler Smith

May 26, 2021

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