Thanks to three entrepreneurs, the first alcoholic beverage consumed in Texas – sotol – is making a comeback. The alcoholic drink sotol is a product…
Three major European powers of the 18th century – Spain, France and England – competed for control of territory that ultimately would become Texas. To…
If indeed Bandera is the “Cowboy Capital of the World,” then one of the key contributors to that reputation is Arkey Blue’s Silver Dollar, touted…
Be it a witty euphemism or a roundabout slap in the face, describing a county jail’s occupants as “comfortably lodged” evokes intriguing thoughts about jailhouse…
Most Texas downtowns don’t have waterfront views, but then again, Downtown Austin isn’t like most downtowns. Just consider the photo above – cruising Lady Bird…
Hill Country Trail Region
Rolling Hills and Sparkling Rivers
Known for its meandering rivers, rolling hills and serene valleys, this 19-county area embraces its rich tapestry of cultures. Native American, Mexican and German traditions and heritage abound.
Like a green artery running through the heart of Kerrville, the Guadalupe River has pumped vitality into the historic Hill Country community and attracted countless…
Wanna get away? Of course you do—we’ve all been a bit stir crazy! The question is how to travel safely. Many Texas Historical Commission (THC)…
Texas has been squabbled about, claimed and counter-claimed, and even fought over for most of its existence. This means that there are quite a few…
From the original lyrics of Willie Nelson’s “On the Road Again” to a rare edition of Spanish explorer Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca’s travels through…
Fittingly, Austin’s nucleus of intellectual activity—the University of Texas—is also its literary hub. With nearly 50,000 students on a 357-acre campus, UT is a major…
In March 1989, just two months into serving as First Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush established the Foundation for Family Literacy with a…
