Want to look at a whole other side of San Antonio? Just steps away from some of the city’s most visited attractions–and even IN some of the attractions–ghostly happenings occur with regular frequency. Take a step through haunted San Antonio…if you dare… Behind a home built over 200 years ago, a night watchman hears the …
Texas chili cookoffs–sometimes held in conjunction with barbecue cookoffs but often separate events in their own right–pit chili heads to see who can make the best chili con carne. Each “bowl of red,” as Frank X. Tolbert would have said, may boast its own secret mix of spices and seasonings but each has one thing …
Looking for something new to do in Texas? We’ve got a year of Texas destinations for you to choose from! Our list of 12 top Texas destinations is perfect for everyone who’s got a case of “been there, done that?” If you’re planning a Texas vacation in the coming year, there’s no need to worry; …
As Austin area residents, we’re plenty familiar with the “Keep Austin Weird” slogan that’s often applied to the Capital City. From attitude to attractions, Austin is considered by many to be downright weird (but in a good way). But the uniqueness found in Austin is that, well, unique in Texas–you’ll find weird and wacky things …
Texas Rice Festival Winnie, Texas When: late September/ early October Where: Winnie-Stowell Park in Winnie, Texas. Like grains of rice simmering in a cooking pot, the small Southeast Texas community of Winnie expands from its usual population of 5,000 to over 100,000 each first weekend in October as festival attendees flock to Winnie-Stowell Park for …
Whether you’re at home or traveling the Lone Star State, Texas has some hazards for you and your dog. Here’s a rundown of some of the top natural dangers your dog will face on your adventures: Coyotes As in many parts of the country, the coyote population has grown in recent years in Texas. Campers …
Founded in 1915 on the ranch of George Washington West, the town of George West developed into an important cattle town. Today the community, located near Three Rivers, is a favorite with hunters thanks to its large whitetailed deer population and is the seat of Live Oak County. Attractions Buck West House. This historic house …