New Alamo exhibit explores Tejano role in battle
Written by Matt Joyce | Published February 21, 2014
The Alamo opens a new exhibit this weekend that examines the sometimes-overlooked history of Hispanic defenders of the Alamo. Standing…
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Feast for the Senses
Written by Lori Moffatt | Published February 20, 2014
Looking ahead to spring, the Austin FOOD & WINE Festival, which will take place April 25-27 in Austin’s Butler Park,…
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Texas culinary scenesters get James Beard nods
Written by Matt Joyce | Published February 19, 2014
Looking for something tasty in Texas? The 2014 semifinalists in the James Beard Foundation's awards for best chefs and restaurants…
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Hugs for Everyone
Written by Lori Moffatt | Published February 13, 2014
It’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow and maybe the pressure’s on. As Waylon Jennings himself put it so eloquently in his 1977…
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Texas Hill Country a true wine destination
Written by Matt Joyce | Published February 11, 2014
The Aegean Islands; Baden, Germany; Mendoza, Argentina … and the Texas Hill Country? What do the humble oak-covered hills of…
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Big Squeeze accordion contest kicks off
Written by Matt Joyce | Published January 30, 2014
The Big Squeeze contest for young accordionists kicks off this weekend under a new format designed to diversify the genres…
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Wine Enthusiast Magazine honors the Hill Country
Written by Lori Moffatt | Published January 17, 2014
The news couldn’t be any timelier. As we’re planning our April issue’s coverage of the red-hot Fredericksburg Wine Road 290,…
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'Cowboy Songster' Andy Hedges revels in old-time music
Written by Matt Joyce | Published January 7, 2014
Lubbock musician Andy Hedges has put out a fine new album featuring his characteristic interpretations of classic cowboy and traditional…
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Book features history, restoration of Texas Forts Trail
Written by Matt Joyce | Published December 18, 2013
In the second half of the 19th century, the United States established a line of military posts in west-central Texas…
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Davis Mountains State Park to reopen December 20
Written by Matt Joyce | Published December 12, 2013
Davis Mountains State Park, which is currently closed for construction, has announced that it will reopen December 20, about 2-and-a-half…
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Let there be lights!
Written by Lori Moffatt | Published December 4, 2013
With another cold snap in the future, it's beginning to look a lot like winter—and Christmas—in the Lone Star State.…
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Harkening back to Mineral Wells heyday, Crazy Water folks open Crazy Water Bath House
Written by Matt Joyce | Published December 4, 2013
Famous Water Company, the bottlers of Crazy Water in Mineral Wells, have opened the Crazy Water Bath House to offer…
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