Parks & Recs
November 1, 2023
How to Watch the April 8 Solar Eclipse From a Texas State Park
Skip the traffic and exorbitant hotel rates—go camping at one of the 31 parks in the path of totality. Overnight reservations open on November 7.
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Texas Country Reporter
September 28, 2023
In Fredericksburg, Vintage Objects Meet a Modern Message
Watercolorist Sara Drescher starts her creative process at thrift shops and animates her still lifes with feminist themes.
Parks & Recs
September 20, 2023
After a Summer of Heat Deaths, Texas Parks Debate How to Protect Hikers
Six hikers died from heat-related causes in Texas state and national parks this summer. Should trail closures on the hottest days be standard?
Travel
August 9, 2023
Swing by Texas’s Smallest State Park to See Three Million Bats Soar From an Old Railroad Tunnel
Austin’s urban bat colony has nothing on this.
Texas Country Reporter
May 18, 2023
Fredericksburg Students Are Picking Up Trade and Life Skills Through This Unique Course
As fewer young people seek trade careers, Hill Country building specialist Richard Laughlin hopes to interest students in a career path full of opportunity. First assignment? Build a tiny home.
Travel & Outdoors
May 2, 2023
Where to Watch the 2024 Solar Eclipse in Texas
Get ready for astronomical magic, daytime darkness, and yes, probably a bit of traffic on April 8, 2024.
Made in Texas
April 6, 2023
A Fredericksburg Couple Forges a New Path With Their Cast-Iron Pans
Jay and Heather Mallinckrodt used a century-old family cake recipe to test the prototype for a skillet that can also be handed down through the generations.
Style & Design
April 3, 2023
It’s Magnolia Pearl: The Internet Can’t Believe This Consumption-Chic Brand Is Real
The company, which offers pieces one might call “Victorian ghost meets Burning Man boho,” is going viral for its high ruffle count and even higher prices.
Made in Texas
March 20, 2023
Hill Country Antler Art Uses “Nature’s Most Incredible Sculpture” to Create Cleverly Crafted Decor
Del Benedict collects previously shed deer and elk antlers to be made into handcrafted chandeliers, furniture, and accessories at his Fredericksburg shop.
White Hats
December 6, 2022
White Hats, Episode 5: Bias Toward Action
How does the Texas Rangers’ legacy as frontier lawmen affect the men and women who wear the badge today?
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The Texanist
October 18, 2022
The Texanist: Do We Really Want Texas to Be “Wine Country”?
A Lubbock woman isn’t sure the state’s wildly successful vineyards fit with our Wild West image.
Food & Drink
September 15, 2022
Go Ahead, Enjoy Truffles and Wine, Says the Doctor Owner of Hill Country Chocolate
Dan McCoy—the former president of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas—encourages indulging at his Fredericksburg wine and chocolate shop. But only because he’s got the good stuff.
The Texanist
August 16, 2022
The Texanist: Does a Texas Musician Need Three Names to Succeed?
A Fredericksburg man wonders how Willie Nelson ever prevailed in a state that brought us Ray Wylie Hubbard, Jerry Jeff Walker, and Jimmie Dale Gilmore.
Recipes
April 5, 2022
Recipes: Smoked Strawberry Jam and Pickled Texas Strawberries
Nothing screams spring like strawberries. Make the most of Texas-grown fruit in these side dishes by Cabernet Grill chef Ross Burtwell.
Art
March 22, 2022
Inside the Eclectic Home of Hill Country Sculptor Jonas Perkins
In Fredericksburg, Perkins’s creative approach to life can be seen in every inch of his one-of-a-kind retreat.
Meanwhile, in Texas
March 12, 2022
Meanwhile, in Texas : A Vacation Suite Overlooking a Giraffe Barn Goes Viral
Plus, José Altuve pays a fan a visit, and a woman tries to smuggle four spider monkeys into the U.S. in a duffel bag.
Travel & Outdoors
February 28, 2022
Eleven Cozy Texas Cabins for Your Next Rustic Getaway
Fall asleep while floating on Baffin Bay, stargazing in Big Bend, or greeting giraffes and zebras in Glen Rose.
Business
January 10, 2022
Regenerative Ranching Is Better for the Environment, but Can It Be Profitable?
These Texans think so.
Travel & Outdoors
December 10, 2021
Find Your Moment (or Hours) of Zen at a Japanese Garden
Visiting a Japanese garden can bring peace and—especially in the winter months—quiet.
Hunting & Fishing
November 24, 2021
Texas First: Killing and Cooking My Own Thanksgiving Turkey
As an impressive quantity of hot, steaming blood poured over my bare hands, I wondered how I, a vegetarian for most of my life, had ended up here.
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Recipes
September 28, 2021
Anytime Sweet Potato Bowl
Served with eggs and/or chorizo, this ode to the fall harvest season makes a nutritious breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
BBQ Joint Reviews
September 7, 2021
At Eaker Barbecue, Always Add the Kimchi
The Fredericksburg newcomer marries Korean banchan and Texan smoked meats, along with staple sides like a perfectly gooey mac and cheese.
Dining Guide
July 15, 2021
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our August 2021 Issue
Texas Monthly adds and updates approximately sixty restaurant listings to our Dining Guide each month. There’s limited space in the print issue, but the entire searchable guide to the best of Texas cuisine is at your fingertips online!Below are a few highlights from the new restaurants reviewed in our
Film & TV
June 4, 2021
Texas Monthly Recommends: A Farm-to-Table Fredericksburg Restaurant
Plus, a really good lemon cookie and an upbeat musical on Netflix.
Libations
March 31, 2021
8 Wineries That Do Texas Spring Right
It’s that special (albeit short-lived) time of year when bright splashes of wildflowers begin popping up in the least expected places, and we welcome the shining sun rather than curse its existence. It’s spring in Texas, a season we vow each year to relish fully while it lasts. Pair the
Travel & Outdoors
January 26, 2021
As More Novices Head to the Wilderness, Rescues Are Spiking at Some Texas State Parks
Big Bend Ranch State Park and Enchanted Rock State Natural Area both saw a 50 percent surge in backcountry rescues last year.
Travel & Outdoors
December 1, 2020
Where to See Holiday Lights and Meet Santa (Safely) This Year
Across Texas, Santa is staying jolly this year with contact-free visits, drive-through light displays, and more pandemic-proof festivities.
Libations
October 26, 2020
Comfort Yourself With German Food Across Texas This Fall
Schnitzel, steins, and social distancing through Oktoberfest and beyond.
Travel & Outdoors
October 9, 2020
Get Lost in the Woods at These Five Magical Texas Treehouses
They aren’t just for kids anymore.
Being Texan
January 22, 2020
Fredericksburg Is the New Aspen
The jewel of the Hill Country, my hometown, is lovelier than ever. I just wish more of the natives could afford to stick around and enjoy it. Scenes from a town transformed.
Dining Guide
November 20, 2019
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our December 2019 Issue
We review more than sixty restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new!
Pat’s Pick
March 22, 2019
Pat’s Pick: Emma + Ollie, in Fredericksburg, Brings Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice
At her newest restaurant, Rebecca Rather turns daytime meals into something special.
Style & Design
February 14, 2019
The Founders of Epic Provisions Give Ranching a Modern Look
Taylor Collins and Katie Forrest welcome guests to their sprawling Hill Country home.
Style & Design
December 20, 2018
A Musical Family’s Festive Home in the Hill Country
The four siblings of folk band Willow City and their parents hit all the right notes with their picturesque hilltop home near Fredericksburg.
Travel & Outdoors
February 28, 2018
Tastemakers: Fredericksburg
Discover the best of old and new Fredericksburg with resident Katie Turpin as the blogger behind Sunshine Texas Day and mother of three visits some of her favorite shops, with stops for wine and snacks along the way.
Travel & Outdoors
January 23, 2018
New Places to Shop, Eat, and Stay in Fredericksburg
Among the kitsch and charm, visitors will find some sophisticated offerings in this popular Central Texas destination.
Travel & Outdoors
December 12, 2017
Find Holiday Spirit in the Small Towns of Texas
Catch the Polar Express, visit the Grinch, or have your own 'It's a Wonderful Life' moment in a festive town square.
Travel & Outdoors
August 23, 2017
A Hill Country Hideaway at Contigo Ranch
Everything old is new again at Contigo Ranch.
Travel & Outdoors
July 24, 2017
Dinner and a Show
Snag a front-row seat at Old Tunnel State Park for one of nature’s finest displays.
Style & Design
June 30, 2017
Life on a Fredericksburg Farm
A young family and their minimalist-meets-rustic dream home in the Hill Country.
Travel & Outdoors
November 3, 2016
InstaTexas: Small-Town Hideaways
Some of the most charming small-town escapes in the state.
The Culture
June 22, 2016
Buying the Farm
Life along the Pedernales was everything one could hope for—until it wasn’t.
Music
June 21, 2016
Turn That Noise Down!
The sounds and the fury of Frederickburg's noise ordinance.
Travel & Outdoors
March 10, 2016
The Ultimate Texas Road Trip
And the apps to download before you go.
Travel & Outdoors
January 21, 2016
Six Must-Attend Events: January 21-28
The state’s top offerings, from a pizza ninja invasion to a wine-themed Mardi Gras.
Travel & Outdoors
January 15, 2016
Six Must-Attend Events: January 14-21
The state’s top offerings, from the most celebrated MLK Day parades to commemorations of King at the Rothko.
Recipes
January 20, 2013
State Fare: Peppered Pork
Ten years ago Brenda and John Nicholas bought a run-down gas station and beer joint outside Fredericksburg and started cooking on a hot plate. Today fans drive scores of miles to enjoy the Hill Top Cafe’s sophisticated fare and quirky decor. Greek and cajun flavors predominate, with eclectic touches added
Food & Drink
April 1, 1998
Better Than Wurst
Portobello mushrooms and paella alongside the schnitzel and sauerkraut: In the Hill Country town of Fredericksburg, there’s clearly something cooking.
Film & TV
June 30, 1997
Sleepless in Fredericksburg
Like it says on her newly acquired bumper sticker, movie mogul Lynda Obst is “Texan By Choice.” But while you can take the girl out of Hollywood …
Business
April 30, 1996
Holy Cacao!
Introducing El Rey, the Venezuelan chocolate that is wowing chefs everywhere, thanks to the efforts of a Texan with a taste for treats.