#Summer 2020

Heart and Soul of Texas’s Route 66

On a workaday Tuesday noon, this stretch of historic Route 66 on the west side…

Dan L. Smith: Bankhead Historian

One of history’s ironies is how weather expert Dan L. Smith came to write the…

Thru the Lands of America’s Ancient History

Start planning and mapping now, and in 2029 you’ll be fully prepared for a cross-country…

Connecting Communities from the Rio Grande to the Red River

Downtowns and highways are forever connected in Texas. While in many small towns a historic…

Snapka’s

If you miss the nostalgia of a true drive-in, Snapka’s Drive Inn delivers. Do you…

Taking the Road Less Traveled

We take for granted the smooth paved roads of today. But before 1900, most roads…

Lone Star Cars: Hitting the Road for Classic Auto Museums

If you have ever cruised one of Texas’ quaint downtowns on any given major holiday…

Kolache or Klobásník?

Texas is well known for its diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds, so travelers can find…

High Country Highway

“I doubt if any 75 miles of more beautiful country could be found in Texas.”…

Blue Lacy

Quite a few Texas ranching families, like James and Tracy McBee of Meadow, still use…