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Dos Texans

Reconnecting with our Texas roots in Brenham and College Station.

09/03/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

East Texas

Fire Claims First B&B In Texas

Jefferson's 1880s Pride House was a hotbed of paranormal activity.

08/28/2013 By John Lomax

H-Town How-To

Five Steps to the Perfectly Packed Bag

You are not going to use that yoga mat.

08/28/2013 By Sarah Gabbart

Old Weird Houston

Five Historic Houston Spots That Need Markers

Too many of our local history plaques are tedious and Pollyanna-ish. Here are a few stronger propositions.

08/27/2013 By John Nova Lomax

Roadside Attractions

In Marfa, the Playboy Bunny Lives On

Dick DeGuerin turns art critic in his crusade to save a new landmark in his other hometown.

08/26/2013 By John Nova Lomax

Travel Advice

Leaving Texas for College? Here's What to Expect

Pack some chipotle sauce, and prepare yourself for Rick Perry jokes.

08/22/2013 By Erika Vazquez

Ridin' Dirty

Coming Soon: Bike Connections for the Heights, Timbergrove, and Beyond

Plans afoot to connect White Oak Bayou and Heights MKT Hike & Bike paths by 2014.

08/20/2013 By John Lomax

Texas Lore

Be A Texas Millionaire: A Big Rich Board Game

Locally produced game was beautifully printed but offensive to everyone but Texans.

08/19/2013 By John Lomax

Local Tourism

Barmy Bayou City Buses

Open-top Blighty-style double-deckers now patrolling Houston's tourist districts.

08/19/2013 By John Lomax

Offbeat Attractions

The Sludge Boat

Touring the Ship Channel on the M/V Sam Houston.

08/19/2013 By John Lomax

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Texas Travels

Voraciously Alsatian

Castroville's 131st annual St. Louis Day Fest celebrates all things Franco-German, Texas-style.

08/15/2013 By John Lomax

Ridin' Dirty In The 1890s

Houston's 19th Century Cyclists

Lords' Cycle Club: The first riding society in the "Magnolia City."

08/14/2013 By John Nova Lomax

Product Review

The Scrubba Wash Bag: Does it Work?

Rather than lug a washing machine with us on our next tropical adventure, we try this tiny bag.

08/09/2013 By Peter Holley

Time Travel

Houston By Night, 1983 Style

What a strange place early Oil Bust Houston was, especially after dark.

08/07/2013 By John Nova Lomax

Cover Story

Houston vs. Dallas

From our food scene to arts offerings, diversity and quality of life, it’s Houston that's the name on everyone’s lips these days.

08/01/2013

Houston vs. Dallas

Dallas Fashion

A defense

08/01/2013 By Kerry H.

Houston vs. Dallas

Dallas Hair

A primer

08/01/2013 By Kerry H.

Houston vs. Dallas

D-List

Houston v. Vegas (oops, Dallas)

08/01/2013 By Robb Walsh

Houston vs. Dallas

Cultural Command

When it comes to the arts, we leave Dallas in the dust.

08/01/2013 By Michael Hardy

Houston vs. Dallas

A First Trip to Dallas

How awful is it really? A scientific inquiry

08/01/2013 By Catherine Matusow

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