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Austin is brimming with things to do – more than we could fit in our print edition. Here are a few other Capital City to-dos that will help you experience Austin like a local.
Take your pick from a statewide listing of Independence Day events from the Texas Highways Events Calendar.
With more than 25 galleries, it's no wonder Texas Commission on the Arts recognized downtown Galveston’s as one of Texas’ official cultural arts districts. Read more to see why.
While researching ways to enjoy your Best Summer Ever, we stumbled upon a website that's truly astronomical. Check it out!
Celebrate the wonderful wildflower season with us as we team up with the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center to host a National Wildflower Week photo exhibit and photo contest. Wildflower Days are around the corner, too.
Corpus Christi's Stay & Play Pass packages city attractions at a discount. See what it includes.
When looking at the beautiful blooms just doesn't seem enough, join a celebration! Check out these wildflower festivals.
Sometimes the amusement is all in nature. Here are a few tips for the natural tourism attractions in Uvalde County.
Briscoe-Garner Museum renovations encountered an obstacle - a fire. Fortunately, because of renovations, exhibits were stored and free of danger. Read more.
Take in some grassroots music at the Old Settlers Music Fest, but before you go, read these tips from the festival's Executive Director Jean Spivey.
Aquarena Center adds glass-bottom kayak trips that offer an up-close look of the center’s artesian springs, fish, turtles, aquatic plants, birds and the wetlands habitat.
Pioneers saw the mysterious lights flickering on the Marfa horizon long before the days of automobile traffic. So, what are they?
Gene Fowler talks with long-time band member and delves into the history of a band that started in 1931.
From its early beginnings to its revival in the 70s, Gruene's dance hall set the tone for the community.
In 2013, Winnsboro packs the calendar with Autumn Trails, classic car cruise-in, Wild West Days and more!
Senior Editor Lori Moffatt unveils some of her favorite Austin dining spots that showcase inventive and delicious cuisine.
Put on your apron! We have recipes for you to try. Get started with chile con queso, then try your hand at chicken-fried steak. For your sweet tooth, make your own pink peanut patties at home ... and brace yourself for the delightful sugar rush.
Witte Museum's Shannon Standley shares insight on the current Mummies of the World exhibition and the secrets that mummies can reveal about the past.
Elvis concert in a high school gym? Before he hit legendary status, "The King" crooned his way through Texas.
Living History
Writer/photographer/artist E. Dan Klepper shares more details on Fort Concho’s elaborate living history programs.
Saluting Texas Veterans
Honor Flight ritual sees veterans off to visit war memorial sites ta acknowledge their service.
Clifton's Bosque Museum showcases a remarkable Paleoindian discovery – the Horn Shelter Man.
Know the first culture in America? Many archaeologists believe the Clovis culture predates all others.
She spoke with unparalleled oratorical skills, and the things Barbara Jordan said still resonate.
Tent Twist
In September's "Tent Twist" (page 31), we mention the six, 15-foot-diameter yurts at Abilene State Park. For more unusual lodging options, see our January 2012 story on some of Texas' "Quirky Quarters."
Making Kolaches
In our September issue, we've tempted you with the Czech kolache tradition. If inspired to try your own, we share this recipe.
As the Guadalupe Mountains National Park celebrates its 40th, visitors have many ways to explore through the Peak Fitness Challenge.
With tomatoes and basil in season, now's the pefect time to create a sumptuous tomato-basil soup.
Heirs from a legendary bakery may not part with the recipe of the sought after, super-chocolatey delight, but we've found a recipe that's pretty close.
Lori Moffatt reconnects with the trainer to the legendary Aquarena Springs' swimming pigs, and revisits a 1996 story on Ada Davis.
Look to the skies. Texas boasts balloon festivals across the state – from sunrise flights to evening glows.
Get the lowdown on the six trail sections that make up the 64-mile Caprock Canyons Trailway.
In honor of the shipwreck’s 100th anniversary, the Museum of Natural Science in Houston welcomes Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition.
Island inhabitants may predate LaSalle's colonists.
Frontier Texas! interactive museum on the American West is a definite stop when visiting Abilene.
More than 40 cultures color the spirit of the Texas Folklife Festival.
Senior Editor Lori Moffatt learns more about the challenges and rewards of small-scale ranching and farming paired with agritourism.
Nocona display showcases extensive collection of the late local cattle rancher and oilman Joe Benton.
E. Dan Klepper shares insight on the man who has amassed an important collection of Texas Trans-Pecos plants.
Texas Highways intern recalls her own family's San Antonio vacation many years ago.
Houston Arts Alliance CEO discusses the importance of public art, like that of Ai WeiWei.
Witness the beauty of painted churches while enjoying picnics and other events.
Learn about the history and symbolism of shotgun houses.
Time is running out if you want to see the Byzantine frescoes that have been part of the Menil Collection for 15 years.
Antique Rose Emporium's Mike Shoup makes rose gardening seem a lot less daunting. We can't promise you a rose garden, but these tips should help.
A series of events help celebrate the legacy and the lady in what would have been Lady Bird Johnson's 100th birthday.
Conservation biologist John Karges reveals other reasons why Independence Creek is so vital to West Texas habitat and geology.
Mysterious light sightings made national news in 1951.
Learn more about Caddo history and culture.
Georgetown's Monument Cafe's shares its recipes for black bean lasagna and zucchini bread.
Smithville native Shelley Row shares fond memories of her hometown.
Legendary cattleman Charles Goodnight has been immortalized in books and a one-man play.
Calvert's Cocoamoda gets True Artisan nods for its chocolate creations.
As salsas are apt to do, this roasted red sauce and easy green sauce recipes will add zing to any meal.
Think you have what it takes to down a 13.5-pound sundae, a 7-pound burrito or a 9-pound chicken-fried steak? Read on.
Emancipated slave Bose Ikard's journey carried him from the Goodnight-Loving Trail into the Hall of Great Westerners.
The spotlight is shining on the more than 20 Mid-century Modern architectural buildings in Midland.
Senior Editor Lori Moffatt shares this adapted recipe from The Culinary Institute of America Cookbook.
Expand your Fritos repertoire with these bonus recipes. And read some of the wonderful feedback we received.
Experts offer lessons to turn any novice into a great sandcastle builder.
Gliding along on a kayak is as easier when done the right way - and you'll feel less sore.
Learn more about these lily-like blooms that, while not rare, are not commonly spotted.
Conservation Fund inititative protects forests and ecosystems while promoting economic growth and tourism.
Stephen F. Austin University professor shares more interesting tidbits about Nacogdoches' rich history
Wineries work together to promote each other and the region. Many events help draw crowds.
The American Pie Council shares its 2010 winning pie recipes.
Get the details on the nesting habits of the winged wonders, and some fun facts on the Rio Grande Valley viewing spots.
San Antonio becomes a foodie Mecca with one of only three Culinary Institute of America campuses in the nation (the others in New York and California).
Satisfy your sweet tooth with the tall tale (and recipe) behind the famous Neiman Marcus chocolate-chip cookie.
From the Corpus Christi coast to lakeside Fritch, Texas has some swimming spots that are simply to-dive-for.
A Pacific WWII Veteran and Purple Heart recipient explores the Fredericksburg museum.
Seven of Houston's most celebrated chefs and an award-winning food writer shine a spotlight on the city's multicultural food scene.
Bed-and-breakfast owners also in the gemstone business, creating gems with the official Texas Gemstone Cut.
Champion windsurfer Glenn McKinlay's life path takes him from coal mines in northern England to the sunny shores of South Padre.
Plan for a kid-friendly getaway to Houston. Be sure to include some down time.
They may be a dying breed, but there are still a few drive-in theaters across the state. Here are a few.
Even if you don't want to make a tres leches cake, you can still buy one, and assorted other goodness at a local panaderia.
Responsible tourism is catching on, and there are ways travelers can lessen the impact on the environment, too.
Senior Editor Lori Moffatt taps into the genius of steel guitar icons Herb Remington and DeWitt "Scotty" Scott.
Don't forget these oddball Space City attractions.
Historic property is charming and charming guest house near the heart of the city.
A few tips to enhance your festival experiences.
Classic cocktail recipes with a hint of Texas culture.
A fascinating look inside the Alamo and interview with Daughters of the Republic of Texas' Dorothy Black. Also, can you spot singer Phil Collins in the video?
Windmill Farm B&B owner shares the story of her unique Tolar business.
Long-time residents talk about the Abilene they knew back in the day.
Astronaut Training Specialist Debbie Trainor talks about her Johnson Space Center role with Senior Editor Lori Moffatt.
Marble Falls insiders share their tips on enjoying this quintessential Hill Country town.
Texas Highways intern Brenna Burkarth interviews Devils State Natural Area Park Ranger Emmitt Brotherton.
Archeologist Clark Wernecke talks about Gault Site in Bell County, one of the richest Paleoindian sites in the world.
Get to know the more than 300 species of birds and numerous other wildlife at the Amistad National Recreation Area.
Do you know the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? Which is the largest and smallest turtle? Learn the facts here.
Take the bait and learn to fish. Better still, try these recipes to reel in a great meal.
TH intern Samantha Hyde visits with Texas State Railroad Chief Mechanical Officer Roger Graham for an inside look.
Double J Hacienda's owners share stories about their place and its celebrity guest.
Terry Thompson-Anderson shares, with Texas Highways readers, a special recipe for granola that is featured in The Texas Hill Country: A Food and Wine Lover's Paradise.
Chefs from the Woodlands Resort and Spa and the Westin La Cantera Resort and Spa part with some of their prized recipes. See them here!
Carlos Cortes shares his story of pride in carrying out a family legacy with creating concrete art.
Senior Editor Lori Moffatt talks to players to learn more about polo, it's history in Texas and a special event that has raised millions for the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
During their visit to Chappell Hill, Angela and Virgil Fox stop and smell the roses at the Antique Rose Emporium. Editorial intern Caitlin Sullivan chats with the store’s owner, Mike Shoup, about finding, growing and “rustling” antique roses.
On that note...
The time is perfect for a weekend drive to soak up Texas' beautiful spring. Enhance that trek with beautiful sounds. See our weekly Top 10 in Texas Music list.
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