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20 Texas Swimming Holes to Cool You Off This Summer

It’s that time of year again, Houston, when the weather is downright relentless and we have to escape. But don't despair: There are many cool, clear, refreshing lakes, rivers, and spring-fed pools to enjoy right here in this beautiful state of ours.

06/25/2019 By Houstonia Staff

The Drawl

What's the Deal with Electric Scooters, Anyway?

We size up the latest transit trend.

05/24/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Austin City Limits

The 2019 ACL Lineup Is the Best In Years

Do you like artists like Kacey Musgraves, Cardi B, Robyn, Lizzo, Tame Impala, Megan Thee Stallion, and Childish Gambino? You might consider planning your road trip now.

04/30/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Gone Country

Ditching the City Life for the Hill Country’s Inaugural Revival Festival

SXSW wasn’t the only event to attract an international audience this year.

04/19/2019 By Gabrielle Nicole Pharms

Namaste, Y'all

Miraval Austin Heads to Lake Travis With Heavenly Spa Treatments

Have you ever been massaged in a silk hammock under the stars?

10/25/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Keep Austin Weird

What Did Everyone Wear to ACL?

The looks were as varied as the lineup at weekend one of this year's festival.

10/08/2018 By Abby Ledoux Photography by Marco Torres

Fork in the Road

25 Texas Food & Wine Road Trips

There are new, interesting, surprising, wonderful things to eat and drink in just about every direction from H-Town, and we took a bullet and tried them for our guide to dining across the Lone Star State.

09/21/2018 Edited by Gwendolyn Knapp

Food & Wine Road Trips

6 Hotspots For Austin's Asian Cuisine Boom

From temaki to tomatillo steamed buns, we got you covered.

09/21/2018 By Veronica Meewes

Food & Wine Road Trips

The 10 Best Food and Wine Festivals in Texas

Sip and savor your way across the Lone Star State.

09/21/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Editor's Note

How to Survive the End of a Trip

Hint: It’s food. (Of course it’s food.)

09/21/2018 By Catherine Matusow

December Planning

Two Texas Destinations to Put on the Calendar for the Holidays

By the way, it's only 15 weeks until Christmas.

09/13/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Austin Bound

An Austin Food Vacation You Don't Want To Miss This November

Three days of feasting with James Beard award winners? Bring it.

09/11/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Best Campgrounds

Inks Lake State Park Is So Beautiful, Even Newbies Will Come Around

New to camping? Inks Lake will ease you into the experience.

05/29/2018 By Laura Furr Mericas

Deliciousness

Scenes from the 2018 Austin Food & Wine Festival

You gotta go next year.

05/10/2018 By Jeff Balke

Sponsored Content

ACL in Pics: Jay-Z, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Killers and More

The 16th annual Austin City Limits musical festival celebrates music and togetherness.

10/20/2017 With Liz Lopez

Austin City Limits

Boots, Boho-Chic and Butterflies: The Festival Fashions of ACL 2017

This year's Austin City Limits proves there's as much fashion as music to enjoy at the yearly festival.

10/17/2017 By Beth Muecke

Cool As Ice

Chilly Confections Stave Off the Heat at the Austin Ice Cream Festival

It might be worth the journey to eat all the ice cream at this annual event.

08/16/2017 By Joanna O'Leary

Keep Houston Weird

Houston Is the New Austin—At Least at the Table

Austin-based restaurants are making the move to Houston—is it for the better?

07/06/2017 By Spencer Vogel

Immigration

Local Legislator Gives Impassioned Speech on Senate Bill 4 Debate

“Some are here as refugees, some are here as citizens, some are here without papers, but they’re all my people.”

05/03/2017 By Marianella Orlando

Festival Season

In Photos: Houston Acts Take the Stage at SXSW

Deep Cuts and Robert Glasper are just a few of the friendly faces at this year's festival.

03/16/2017 Photography by Chisum Pierce