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North Texas Uncorked: Explore the wine tastings and tours.

North Texas Uncorked: Explore the wine tastings and tours. 

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Lighter than Air: A colorful parade of balloon events happening across the state.

Lighter than Air: A colorful parade of balloon events happening across the state.

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Amarillo by Dinner: The savory sophistication of the Panhandle city's growing food scene.

Amarillo by Dinner: The savory sophistication of the Panhandle city's growing food scene.

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World-Class Act: Center stage at Houston's Theater District.

World-Class Act: Center stage at Houston's Theater District.

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Beat the heat with these refreshing drink recipes

Beat the heat with these refreshing drink recipes

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Freeze Frame: Readers share photos from their travels through Texas

Freeze Frame: Readers share photos from their travels through Texas

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Soak in the West Texas panorama of Big Spring

Outtakes: View the beautiful images that did not make this month's print edition.

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Featured Articles - August 2008

Amarillo by Dinner

This Panhandle capital is dishing up a burgeoning food scene that’s beaming with savory sophistication -- from sumptuous seafood, sushi and Thai to trusty cafes and the quintessential steak.

Lighter Than Air

A colorful parade of hot air balloons go up, up and away. Whether flying in one or watching the display, there are many statewide balloon events that offer an opportunity to get caught up in the magic

North Texas Uncorked

NorthTexas’ contribution to the state’s growing wine industry, complete with tours and tastings, are explored by writer Henry Chappell and Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Skeeter Hagler.

World-Class Act

All the world’s a stage, but the arenas in Houston are second only to New York City. Center stage is the Houston Theater District, where patrons can immerse themselves in rich with world-class resident companies of opera, symphony, ballet and theater.

  

Blog Central

What's Cooking?

Texas Highways bloggers are cooking! Senior Editor Lori Moffatt serves up Dr Pepper Barbecued Chicken after discovering a book about great Texas barbecue. Meanwhile Art Director Jane Wu explores the fresh goodness of farmers markets to make a tempting gazpacho. Be sure to share your thoughts. Hungry for more? Check out these recipes

Surveying the Colorado

Kirsti Harms, Texas Highways' graphic designer and resident birder, shares the joys of conducting surveys along the lower Colorado River, while catching a welcome break from the urban bustle. 

A Town Called What?

Ever stumble upon a Texas town you've never heard of before, even though your pride yourself as a Texan? You're not alone. Read on and share your similar experiences. 

Coolin' down

Plunge into Texas' Top Swimming Holes

Well before it officially became summer, the heat started bearing down on Texans. Texas Highways' Senior Editor Lori Moffatt finds respite in a local swimming hole, but there are many cool, blue pools to dive into like Krause Springs.  Find your own paradise among these swimming holes

Kayaking the Coast

Looking for adventure? Join the many kayakers who are venturing out from lakes and rivers into the Lone Star State's coastal waters. With double-bladed paddles in hand, these sea kayakers get a unique vantage point from Port Arthur to Port Isabel.

 

 

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