Phil Collins to donate Alamo treasures to Texas
Written by Matt Joyce | Published June 25, 2014
English rock star Phil Collins, a dedicated Alamo history buff, is donating his treasure trove of Alamo Battle and Texas…
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Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum gets an oil change
Written by James Rambin | Published June 24, 2014
The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon plans to renovate its Harrington Petroleum Wing to better reflect modern developments in drilling…
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Texas energy goes with the wind
Written by James Rambin | Published June 17, 2014
Texas’ wind power production is gaining strength. Earlier this spring, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas announced a new record…
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Natural Bridge Caverns opens new visitor's center
Written by James Rambin | Published June 11, 2014
Natural Bridge Caverns has opened a new and expanded visitor’s center, including a 5,000-square-foot maze and a new gift shop.
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Texas bats receive clean bill of health
Written by James Rambin | Published June 10, 2014
A recent survey of Texas caves turned up good news for the state’s bat population: According to the Texas Parks…
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The Trail is Open in Austin!
Written by Lori Moffatt | Published June 6, 2014
Hikers, bikers, dog-walkers, and sightseers! The City of Austin and The Trail Foundation announce the grand opening of the long-awaited…
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Future Palo Pinto Mountains State Park grows, adds lake access
Written by Matt Joyce | Published June 6, 2014
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is adding 120 acres to the future Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, including lakefront…
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The Full Flavor Palette
Written by Lori Moffatt | Published May 30, 2014
I’ll be headed to The Woodlands next weekend to help judge the final event of 10th annual Houston Wine & Food…
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Texas is Hot Spot for Extreme Sport Games
Written by Lois Rodriguez | Published May 29, 2014
If you’re going to go to the “extreme,” then Texas is the place to do it, and next weekend, two…
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Festival to highlight Mexican huapango music
Written by Matt Joyce | Published May 28, 2014
A new grassroots festival is launching in Austin to showcase a relatively little-known style of Mexican folk music called huapango.
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Kick up your heels--it’s Memorial Day Weekend!
Written by Erin Inks | Published May 20, 2014
As the nation honors those who have died in military service on Memorial Day, dozens of events pop up this…
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2014 James Beard winners!
Written by Lori Moffatt | Published May 13, 2014
On May 5 at the Koch Theater in New York City, Food Network star Ted Allen presided over a black-tie-clad…
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