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Agri-newal in Brenham

by Nicole LessinPhotography by Nuri Vallbona In spring, when Mother Nature rolls out her indigo-and-orange-hued coverlet of bluebonnets and Indian paintbrushes, visitors flock to Brenham-area

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Falling for Marble Falls

By Jessica DupuyPhotography by Eric Kiel Photography and T-Axis Graphics Named for the captivating shimmery-blue waters that once cascaded abundantly over nearby limestone cliffs, the

Italian Ingenuity

By Mary StanleyOwner of the Turtle Restaurant, Gelateria and Enoteca, Brownwood During trips to Germany and Italy, my husband and I—like many travelers to the

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Plentiful Peru

By Christine Whalen Last February, I traveled to Peru with my husband’s family to visit close friends, Jorge and Pierina—Peruvian locals who’d offered to help

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The Great South African Ostrich

By Rachel CooperPhotography by Logan Cooper If, like me, you were a kid who reveled in the glamour and glory of a serious dress-up session,

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Pursuing Tej

By Logan Cooper Three bottles—looking more like scientific accessories than traditional drinking vessels—sit on the table in front of us. We’re in a small space

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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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Bounty in the Desert: Marfa

By Andrea BearcePhotography by Alex Marks Driving into extreme West Texas is a bit like traveling through time—both forward and backward. Run-down gas stations and

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Do the River Walk

By Kristi WillisPhotography by Jenna Noel Ascant 80 miles from Austin, San Antonio offers a memorable weekend escape along its charming downtown River Walk. And

24 Hours of Barbecue

By Elizabeth S.D. Engelhardt Photography by Carole Topalian From the book Republic of Barbecue: Stories Beyond the Brisket by Elizabeth S.D. Engelhardt, © 2009. Courtesy

Hill Country North

By Claudia Alarcon Photography by Will Larson The northern Texas Hill Country is an area largely ignored by the oft-crushing tourist trade, yet this lovely