In the age of Amazon and digital reading devices, traditional brick-and-mortar bookstores were, at one point, becoming a thing of the past. Luckily, due to the demand of readers in Texas, several independent bookstores have emerged or stayed strong, offering their small towns and booming cities alike the chance to peruse through rows of bookshelves, […]

With spring on the horizon, nothing says new beginnings like a fresh flower field.   The original Texas-Tulips Dallas, a floral pastime ideal for picking bulbs and taking idyllic photos, opened a new location. Texas-Tulips San Antonio opened their flower fields on Thursday, January 23, 2020, in La Vernia, Texas with several tulips in bloom, ready […]

In honor of Valentine’s Day, here is a collection of thoughtful and exciting dates throughout Texas to plan for in the month of February.  Gaze at the Galaxy – COLORADO BEND, TEXAS Located about two hours northwest of Austin, travel to Colorado Bend State Park for a night spent under the stars and immersed in […]

For anyone looking for a place to infuse their spirit with Christmas cheer, look no further than the Lone Star State. It may be a way off from the North Pole, but just like everything else, when it comes to Christmas spirit, everything is bigger (and better) in Texas. Of course, Texas is not exactly […]

The small town of Castroville is gearing up to celebrate its 175th birthday on September 12, and what better way to do it than with a Vintage Castroville food and wine tasting event.

Officially open since August of 2017, College Station welcomes The George™, a new luxury boutique hotel conveniently located near the Northside campus of Texas A&M. Aggies are likely cheering to have an alternative to the big box hotels, something that more accurately epitomizes their culture and interests.

The beginning of June is when Marfa hosts the annual Agave Festival where citizens pay homage to this traditionally used ingredient and its historic influence in every imaginable way – through art, food, spirits, film, music, science, and culture.

There is nothing else quite like Jazz, TX in San Antonio, a classy, modern speakeasy-style jazz club located in the cellar of the Bottling House (now a food hall) at the historic Pearl Brewery. You might think a jazz club of this caliber is only for those who remember those bygone days of the crooners and big bands, but it is not.

Pedego Electric Bikes gained a special place in the Snyder’s hearts, but BK started to think there could be more than just enjoying the bikes on vacations. She wanted to launch her own electric bike store. Brad and BK immediately started brainstorming the perfect place they could move and fulfill this new dream of bringing their favorite kind of fun into a community.

Galveston Island is a 200-square-mile stretch of land with some of the best beaches and water activities in the state. When it comes to the Lone Star State, the 32 miles of beaches in and around Galveston beckon tourists and locals alike.

Although most of the country is envious of our warm winter temperatures this time of year, in our heart of hearts, Texans may feel just a touch slighted, particularly during the holidays when songs are singing of winter wonderlands and white Christmases.

Anchored in the rolling meadows of Central Texas, a bright and shining star of hospitality has emerged in the Bryan/College Station area. Built in a town rich in tradition, The Stella beams as an establishment that evokes the comforting memories of true southern hospitality while simultaneously encouraging the reality of modern, progressive nature.

Known at least in part for its picturesque location on Galveston Island, Moody Gardens and the Moody Gardens Hotel often come to mind as spring and summer destinations. Every year, approximately two million individuals, couples, and families travel from across Texas and states beyond to enjoy the 242 acres of beautiful scenery and educational attractions, many of which seem best suited to warm weather fun. But this tropical paradise also  offers a host of special events and activities specifically designed with wintertime in mind.

When you think of quilts, you may still recall idyllic memories of your grandmother, or even great grandmother, quilting in her rocking chair on the porch. However, the International Quilt Festival in Houston is proof that quilting is not just a thing of the past.

When pumpkin-shaped decorations have been packed away, and Thanksgiving leftovers have been devoured, the hills, or rather City Park and downtown San Marcos, come alive with the Sights & Sounds of Christmas.