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After 60 Dark Years, the Forest Theater Tower Is Lighting Up in Dallas
South Dallas's 1949 Forest Theater reopens November 1 — and its landmark tower glows for the first time in more than six decades.
The Assembly Line Came Home to El Paso
A solar hardware maker just moved its assembly and distribution across the border into El Paso — and the ribbon gets cut November 4.
Devil's Sinkhole Just Got 1,200 Acres Bigger — and Real Trails Are Coming
Texas added 1,200 acres to Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area, with about 10 miles of new trails on the way in the Hill Country's far west edge.
The Prairie That Waters Dallas–Fort Worth Is Coming Back
Restoration on the LBJ National Grasslands could return 14 million gallons of water to the North Texas ecosystem that feeds the Trinity River.
In El Paso, a Boot Workshop Is Training the Next Pair of Hands
Lucchese's El Paso workshop is opening an apprentice school inside the plant, so handmade bootmaking stays right where it belongs.
Seed by Seed, the Guadalupe River Is Getting Its Trees Back
Volunteers and native-plant experts are restoring riparian forest along the Guadalupe River in the Texas Hill Country — and you can help.
One Hundred Years of Hats: Texas Hatters Hits a Century in Lockhart
A fourth-generation family hat shop in Lockhart, Texas just marked 100 years of making cowboy hats entirely by hand.
650 Acres on Lake Palestine Just Became Texas's Next State Park
A 650-acre lakefront pecan ranch in East Texas was just purchased to become a new Texas state park — here's what's coming.
Texas Rivers and Lakes Just Got a $3.8 Million Boost
A new $3.8 million grant will help Texas tackle runoff pollution in its rivers and lakes — quiet, steady work that actually makes water cleaner.
In Gilmer, Texas, the Sweet Potato Gets Its 89th Parade
The East Texas Yamboree returns to Gilmer this week for its 89th year — a sweet potato festival that outlived the crop and kept the party going.
A Future State Park Just Landed on Lake Palestine
In early October, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation secured 650 acres on Lake Palestine in East Texas for a brand-new state park.
Free Mums for Everybody: A Fort Worth High School Keeps a Texas Tradition Within Reach
A Fort Worth high school is hosting free mum-making sessions so every student can wear the jingling glory of a Texas homecoming mum.
A Brand-New Texas State Park Just Opened Its Gates — and It's Wonderfully Quiet
Post Oak Ridge State Park, 3,000+ rugged Hill Country acres near Lampasas, opened for day use in late September — trails, overlooks and real quiet.
Shuck It Forward: San Antonio Oyster Shells Are Rebuilding Texas Reefs
A San Antonio shell-recycling effort is turning restaurant oyster shells into new reef habitat on the Texas coast — and it's just getting started.
Texas in the Summer: How to Survive It
A practical guide to getting through a Texas summer: when to go outside, where the cold water is, and what to eat when it's 102.
Two College Coaches Tipped Their Caps to Friday Night Lights — Literally
When a top-25 college game landed on a Texas Friday night, both head coaches wore high school coaches' caps in tribute to the state's real Friday t...
The Quail Course Is Coming Back: Good News from Midland's Municipal Golf Scene
Midland, Texas is about to get its municipal Quail Course back, rebuilt from the greens up — and it's part of a bigger muni golf comeback.
Route 66 Turns 100, and the Party Started in Amarillo
A new documentary about the people saving Route 66 just made its Texas premiere in Amarillo, right as the Mother Road turns 100.
Divers, Kayakers, and a Few Hundred Neighbors: Texans Spent September Cleaning Their Lakes
From Lake Travis dive sites to North Texas shorelines, volunteers across the state spent September hauling trash out of their rivers and lakes.
697 Nests and Counting: Texas Just Had Its Best Sea Turtle Season Ever
The world's most endangered sea turtle just logged a record-shattering nesting season on Texas beaches — 697 nests and counting.
Texas Just Got a New State Park, and It's Wonderfully Quiet
Post Oak Ridge State Park near Lampasas opened for day use in late September, with new Hill Country trails, scenic overlooks and rare true quiet.
Texas at Its Least Touristy
The un-touristy Texas is in the Panhandle, the piney woods, the working coast, and any courthouse square without a gift shop.
What to Bring on a Road Trip Through Texas
Water, sun protection, a full tank, and low expectations about cell service. Here's the actual packing list for driving across Texas.
Texas Route 66 Turns 100, and the Panhandle Is Glowing for It
Route 66 hits 100 this year, and the Texas Panhandle is celebrating with restored neon, a documentary premiere, and a motor tour through small towns.