Tag: Texas
What sort of music do you notice as you travel in the United States? The United States is one of the larger countries in the world, which means its …
(Part of the Austin Rocks series of posts by a local about things to do and see in Austin, Texas) There are all sorts of ways to enjoy the Austin music …
My college-aged son absolutely thrilled me the other day. Not when he cooked dinner, or when he did his laundry, but when he said, “I think I’d like to …
The best way to go into a Texas BBQ joint is through a wooden screen door that leaves a satisfying “thunk” as you enter the building, and get that …
If you’re looking for quintessential, classic Dallas things to do and see, let me take you on a little journey…. (Update: found a photo of me with my aunt) …
She appears to rise up out of the water near the Celebration Bridge; a mermaid sculpture holding a welcoming gift in her open palm that is a tribute to the …
To get to Sea Rim State Park‘s beaches, you’ll drive through a huge working oil refinery complex. Even though it’s hard to believe that there’s anything nature-related near the tangle …
How do you feel about museums? Perhaps you’re thinking: in and out, hit the highlights, that’s me and museums. You might be thinking, I could spend hours in a …
“So, what’s with the shorts and cowboy boots that all the younger girls are wearing? Is that a local thing?” I asked the self-confident teenager running the Pavilion gift shop …
It has been a difficult road back for many communities after Hurricane Harvey’s direct hit on the Texas coast in late August 2017, but three of the towns that …
(Part of the Austin Rocks series of posts by a local about things to do and see in Austin, Texas) It has been a few decades since I would ride my …
(Part of the Austin Rocks series of posts by a local about things to do and see in Austin, Texas) A free morning in any destination is a wide-open invitation to …