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May 26, 2012

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Midnight Cowboy and 400 Rabbits

By Marshall Wright Few things represent the spirit of Austin more than Tim League’s Alamo Drafthouse theaters. From their innovative approach to cinema and dining

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Make A Stand

By Alabel Chapin Photography by Jenna Noel  One Saturday morning many years ago, I woke up knowing exactly what I wanted to do on that

Drink Wild-Yerba Tex-Mate Tea

By Amy Crowell When it comes to caffeine, I prefer coffee for my fix. I’m addicted to everything about it, from the smell of fresh-ground

Thirst

By Carol Ann Sayle The plants droop in the torrid afternoon sun, hopeful that the day’s torture may eventually fade. Leaves slump to flank stalks—channels

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Pedernales Cellars

By Terry Thompson-Anderson  Photography by Sandy Wilson  There’s no question that the Texas wine industry is growing at an amazing pace—Texas now boasts over 200 wineries.

Kitchen Composting

By Laura McKissack Many gardeners have a compost pile or bin at home that serves to break down their yard waste and plant-based kitchen waste.

Espirit de Corps

By Jessica Dupuy Photography by Dustin Meyer  When opening a distillery, there’s a lot more to consider than simply the resulting spirits to be made.

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In Dry Times

By Jeremy Walther Photography by Holly Henderson  When traveling east to west along Interstate 10 somewhere near Sonora, the transition is sensed more than observed.

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To Market in Houston

By Kristi Willis Photography by Jenna Noel  Houston boasts many enticing attractions and activities—from its world-class museums and the Johnson Space Center, to cheering at

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Responsible Shopping-Good Fish

By Kristi Willis Illustrations by Bambi Edlund  Shopping for seafood can be a dizzying experience as sustainability ratings change based on the location or manner