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The Manor Market Refillery Makes an Impact

In San Marcos, the Manor Market Refillery is a force of change: the “refill” shop advocates for a zero-waste movement and an overall decrease in single-use plastics by offering a unique service for customers to refill everyday household products like soap, detergent, and lotions. This “bring your own container” model allows customers to fill their […]

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Food & Drink

Gardopia Gardens Fights Crime with Kale

If you have ever pondered or perhaps doubted the power of one, look no further for affirmation than a humble gardener in San Antonio. Stephen Lucke of Gardopia Gardens is clear validation that, as an American historian said, “One individual can change millions of lives.” A young man with big dreams and, indeed, a powerful plan, he is well on […]

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Travel

Experience a Retro Rewind at Blue Skies Retro Resort

Scenic blue skies, tall palm trees, rich red gravel, and five retro trailers: A stay at the Blue Skies Retro Resort is like visiting a real-life Instagram post. The vintage trailer resort in Willow City, Texas recreates the feeling of traveling to Palm Springs, California circa 1960, exuding realistically retro vibes down to every last […]

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Travel

A Slice of Heaven in the Texas Hill Country

If you are searching for the ultimate remote (but not too remote) Texas Hill Country getaway, this is it! Just minutes from Main Street in Fredericksburg is the A-Frame Ranch. It sits along a dry riverbed in the middle of a beautiful oasis of post oak and mesquite trees.  Owners Dan and Callie Witcher wanted to […]

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Homes

Custom Homes of Texas: Frio Cañon

With their kids growing older, these homeowners wanted a new space to call their own. With help from David Dalgleish, the original builder, they added a master suite that incorporated the minimalistic style found throughout the home. Common elements include reclaimed wood beams from Vermont, white shiplap, and clean lines. A bridge made of steel and glass connects the parents’ oasis to the main house.

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Food & Drink

Fall in Love with Texas Craft Beers

The craft brew scene in Texas continues to explode, and this fall is no exception, with more than pumpkins and pumpkin ales in store for you. Explore these seasonal autumn beers brewed all across the Lone Star State.

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Homes

Custom Homes of Texas: Bellville

It was an episode of the popular Texas-based show Fixer Upper that served as a springboard for the entire home’s design. Homeowner Bailey was watching an episode of Fixer Upper when saw her dream kitchen in the show. When she started working with Bellville-based Republic Custom Builders designer Lisa Myers, she knew for a fact it was the kitchen she wanted, and the show served as inspiration for the home.

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Travel

The George™ Hotel Brings Boutique Luxury to College Station

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.

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Art & Culture

Lil’ Town, Lotta Love

How would it feel to find a go-to boutique with the perfect gift for everyone on your list? Luckily, that place exists at Sweet and Southern Finds in Taylor, less than than an hour’s drive to the northeast side of Austin. This boutique/bakery duo is at the corner of 6th and Main Street.

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Food & Drink

Maxine’s Cafe: Homestyle Cookin’ and Texas-Style Hospitality

A quaint café sits on Main Street in Downtown Bastrop, Texas beckoning customers to come in and experience its small-town charm and mouth-watering homestyle cooking..

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Art & Culture, Travel

Home in San Antone at Jazz, TX

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.

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Food & Drink

Smokin’ in San Antonio

“When we came to San Antonio, most barbeque joints were kind of doing the same ol’ thing,” Conger said, who is originally from Dallas. “Not many people were even serving pulled pork, and me coming from Mississippi, I was like, ‘Man, you guys are missing out on the rest of the nation’s flavors.’ I took ideas from different restaurants.” He incorporated those ideas into Smoke Shack, which locals voted the best barbeque in San Antonio.

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History

Blue Bell Creameries: A Century of Kruses

Though this company began by selling butter, it quickly evolved into the beloved Texas staple it is today. The Kruse family has helped Blue Bell deliver into stores and homes across the state for over a century, bringing homemade goodness to all. They have led the company through hardship and much success and Blue Bell continues to thrive in the Lone Star State.

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Food & Drink

To Bean or Not to Bean: The Chronicles of Texas Chili

As smoke rose from small fires, so too did the scents; earthy guajillo, pasilla, ancho chiles, and tough cuts. The aromas beckoned the empty bellies making their way to San Antonio’s Market  Square. This is where the action took place when the orange haze of the sun gave way to the subtle glow of campfires in the Texas moonlight. Vendors of wares, ranging from exotic birds to pecans and honey, venison, wild turkey, and beef, filled the streets of San Antonio.

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Food & Drink

Alamo Café: A San Antonio Gem

When your taste buds are craving some authentic chili con queso with “the big chip,” homemade tortillas, or a beautifully crafted margarita, Alamo Café in San Antonio, Texas should definitely be your next stop!

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Food & Drink

Naegelin’s Bakery: The Oldest Bakery in Texas

Google “best apple strudel in Texas” and one of the first search results to pop up is Naegelin’s Bakery in New Braunfels. With its warm, gooey filling inside and flaky dough on the outside, Naegelin’s nailed it when it comes to apple strudel. But this delightful treat is not the bakery’s only claim to fame.

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