Smithville was once a riverboat ferry stop on the Colorado River. In the 1880s, the railroad replaced the ferries as the main mode of transportation, and tracks were laid across town. Today the railroad still plays an important part in Smithville’s economy. The city served as the proud setting for the 1997 “Hope Floats” movie …
This scenic little community east of La Grange dates back to Texas’s early days. It was settled by three families from Stephen F. Austin’s Old Three Hundred, the first colony settlers who received land grants. They were soon followed by Czech, German and other immigrants who through the years named and renamed the community many …
Located on a desert plateau, the west Texas community was named for a character in The Brothers Karamazov and thrived as a railroad stop. Today the community is often visited by those traveling to Big Bend and by vacationers seeking to spot the Marfa Lights, a phenomena that has been seen since pioneer days but …
Spanish explorer Alonzo Alvarez de Peneda first stepped foot in Port Lavaca in 1519. The beachfront town, which is now home to more than 12,000 year-around residents, sits on Lavaca Bay near the center of the Texas Gulf Coast. It is a gateway to beautiful Matagorda Island Wildlife Management Area (formerly a state park) and …
Looking to purchase a gift for a Texas food lover (or yourself, we won’t tell!) Here’s a roundup of some of the best made in Texas barbecue sauces, rubs, jellies, jams and more. This post may include affiliate links; we earn a small commission for purchases. Berdoll Pecan Candy & Gift Company Located 15 miles …
Abbott is an easy town to miss as you buzz up and down I-35–but, for music fans, it’s a fun place to stretch your legs with a quiet dog walk. This tiny burg, located south of Hillsboro, is home to only about 300 residents. But what makes this tiny town unique is that one of …
Perhaps nothing symbolizes the Lone Star state quite like the cowboy. Self-made men at one with the land they loved, the mythic Western way of life is remembered annually at the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo, an Austin-area tradition since 1938. Following is a roundup of some of the activities held during the 16-day …