What's the story behind "Bug Tussle"? "Old Dime Box"? "Frognot"? It turns out there's more to a name than I ever expected.
Although Johnnie Swearingen was one of Texas' best
self-taught artists, his riotous paintings of his native
Washington County were anathema to some of the
local gentry. Now, in a satisfying twist, the works are
proudly displayed at the Chappell Hill Historical
Museum. Call it artistic justice.
Two stories explore what is happening in East Texas as more and more towns vote to sell alcohol.
February 25, 2012 | by Sonia Smith
Gun Barrel City’s squabble over local liquor laws graces the pages of the New York Times.
November 29, 2011 | by Sonia Smith
Our travel guide, in search of the perfect taco, wanders along the 1248 mile border between Texas and Mexico. He wines, dines, and occasionally sightsees.
The lost hopes of places like Belle Plain haunt Texas’ prairies.
Ever driven through a place and wondered how in the heck you pronounce it? Here's some help.
Here's to the smallest incorporated town in the Lone Star
State.
Sure it means water. It also means pride.
Sure it means water. It also means pride.