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Cycling H-Town Solo

Ridin' Dirty

A few of the sights I've seen from my bike recently.

10/03/2013 Photography by John Lomax

Dublin, Texas

Why I Don't Drink Dr Pepper

The soft drink that crushed a tiny Texas town

10/01/2013 By Robb Walsh

New Mexico

Sands of Enchantment

From desert art installations to chic Santa Fe galleries, New Mexico is a culture-lover’s paradise.

09/30/2013 By Michael Hardy

Open Road

Guten Tag, Amigos

Oktoberfest? In San Antonio? Ja.

09/18/2013 By John Lomax

Czech It Out

Tarok, Tubas, Kolaches and Homemade Wine

Victoria's Czech Heritage Festival has it all.

09/18/2013 By John Lomax

Suburban Sojourns

Staycationing In The Woodlands

Town Center takes us forward to the past.

09/18/2013 By John Lomax

Time Travels

Giant Frogs, Deep-Voiced Woman Singers and Vague Foreign Dinners

Locals damned Houston with faint praise in welcoming delegates and visitors to the 1928 Democratic National Convention.

09/03/2013 By John Nova Lomax

Open Road

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

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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

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

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