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Once known for its distinct lean, the former home of the Liberty Bar underwent a painstaking, eight-year renovation process and will soon become Carriqui at the Pearl district.
The restaurant, which will seat almost four hundred diners, is built around a historic building that was painstakingly preserved and updated.
Despite my frustrations with our state’s politics, I love our flag and think it belongs to Texans of all persuasions. Trouble is, I can’t seem to find a pair that fits.
The Hutto-based hatmaker uses decades-old equipment to meticulously customize every hat.
Dawna Gillespie’s handcrafted earrings and necklaces are truly one of a kind.
Sandi Manrig has spent over forty years designing teeny-tiny turtlenecks, minuscule marigolds, and all manner of small-scale scenes.
Justin Discount Boots has never been challenged on its self-given, prestigious title—until now.
Following the lead of farm animals, heat-weary humans have embraced the budget joy of cooling off in these shallow metal tubs.
The late San Antonio philanthropist’s two-story condo, once a social hub of the art world, is the ultimate blank canvas.
Pianist James Dick has spent half a century crafting the Round Top Festival Institute into a world-class destination for classical musicians, where architecture, fine arts, green space, and history meet.
The bookmaker apprenticed under the famous Charlie Dunn and is now training a new generation of talented craftspeople.
Lubbock-based artist Jon Whitfill is on a mission to transform discarded texts into eye-popping works of art.
Picture Magnolia Market crossed with Downton Abbey and accessorized with a bounce house.
At its height, this Roanoke superfan’s treasure trove included 19,000 pieces of valuable memorabilia.
The compelling biography, by Amy Odell, tells the story of the ‘Vogue’ titan’s controversial decades at the helm of fashion.
The show, which focuses on the Islamic influence on the 175-year-old French brand, is poised to be a summer hit.
For two decades, Robert Chavez has overseen the American operations of the luxury French fashion house, which just opened a boutique in Austin.
These inspired collections from three Austin-based brands include everything from bluebonnets to Prada Marfa.
At the state-level drag pageant, senior queens sparkle, lip-synch, and try to forget that queer rights in Texas are under siege.
After two years of canceled or dampened celebrations, high schoolers head back to prom in Texas—and, as the teens told us, they are ready to party.
From upcycled children’s clothing to knives made with material from retired battleships, these small businesses are committed to sustainability.
Groups of friends are trooping into shops around the state, where you can customize your headgear with dried flowers, charms, and burned-on designs.
In downtown Sanderson, shoppers can get lost in aisles overflowing with eclectic items, old and new.
La Cantera and Lake Austin Spa offer many options for couples and friends. Massage table for two, anyone?
If a husband and wife can quarantine together, they can get manicures together.
An anxious multitasker faces her fears by spending an hour in a Dallas sensory deprivation pod. If it worked for the Cowboys, then it could work for her.
Welcome to the Big D-Tox.
Viral videos of the Baker Hotel and Spa offer an inside look at what it takes to restore an architectural gem.
Known for her handmade Fiesta gowns, San Antonio’s Veronica Prida co-launched a line of hair accessories and veils for weddings and other special occasions.
In Jefferson, a couple has spent a lifetime gathering clocks, telephones, maps, and other minutiae of the human race.
The Eagle, a gathering place for kinksters and activists for 25 years, closed in 2020. Now, the local leather community has an uncertain future.
Born out of the Great Depression, the pieces are still handcrafted in San Angelo and are in as much demand as ever.
The brand will now contract with “community stylists,” who will sell jewelry to friends and family for a commission.
Stephanie Moore and Jason Russel Waller’s country oasis includes a historic house, a massive workshop, and a Western-themed barn turned bar.
One of the most inspiring subjects I’ve met in five decades of interviews is Diane Rose, an acclaimed quilter who sees life through the eye of a needle.
When not on display at the Dallas Museum of Art, Walter Erwin’s beloved collection lives in a custom-built addition to his home.
W.R. Dallas has been crafting western furniture since 1929. The company’s iconic pieces have appeared everywhere from Hollywood films to hotel chains.
Bet you can't guess which old-time crooner's front door is, for some reason, included on the oil billionaire's property.
Super Yaki’s shirts give movie lovers permission to let their freak flags fly.
Nosheen Iqbal incorporates her Pakistani heritage into the embroidery and wood pieces that she crafts in her home studio near Dallas.
The newly engaged can learn a lot from the microwedding trend of the past two years.
The writer’s home, which is partly buried deep in the earth, integrates with nature just a few miles from downtown Austin.
The outdoor apparel company sells its gear to surfers, bluegrass musicians, fly fishermen, and Jimmy Kimmel.
Inside the $37.5 million University Park mega-mansion a couple is building on spec.
The late sculptor Robert Bruno's unfinished home—a Lubbock-area landmark—is becoming a vacation rental. His friends are distressed.
Houston-area couple Stacee Lynn and Oliver Bell are helping to revolutionize steel construction with their tricked-out and stylish barndominiums.
For a peaceful oasis, follow these tips from an expert at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.
A creation by Dallas's Alfonso Hernandez is the pièce de résistance of any party.
Offering respite to seekers of any faith, the cultural center on Allen Parkway will also have a cafe, black box theater, and social halls.
Presenting 30 ideas sure to please everyone from the newest Texan to the most stressed-out friend on your list.
