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Escape reality and enjoy a vacation at South Padre Island, a place alive with fun, sun, and endless blue skies. Texas’ best beach is yours.
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W Austin Presents DETOX. RETOX. REPEAT // Every Sunday in June at 11am
Join W Austin together with Mod Fitness on their poolside workout and enjoy a complimentary post-workout cocktail.
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Avery Brewing Company at Lavaca Street Bar Rock Rose // May 30, June 13, and June 27
Test your basketball skills with a pop-a-shot tournament at Lavaca Street Bar Rock Rose and Avery Brewing Company.
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Leonard Bernstein’s MASS
The cultural event of the decade. Bigger than Texas. Austin Symphony Orchestra Maestro Peter Bay conducts Leonard Bernstein’s masterpiece, “MASS: A Theatre Piece for Singers, Players and Dancers” onstage for two nights only at The Long Center June 29th and …
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Canada Day Party at Gibson Street Bar // July 1
Come celebrate Canada Day with Gibson Street Bar at their Canada Day Party, eh? There will be a Canadian brunch and brews starting at 11 AM, complete with Maple Syrup cocktails. Celebrate the day with the whole family with games, …
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Edge of Texas Sweepstakes
Experience Texas Monthly’s Edge of Texas weekend like a VIP! Enter for a chance to win a weekend getaway in Dallas with access to all three Edge of Texas events on September 7-8.
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Stay Cool in Choctaw Country
From luxury cabins to scenic lakes, there are plenty of ways to stay cool in Choctaw Country’s beautiful state parks. Here are three parks to experience this summer.
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5 Life Hacks for Staying Safe and Saving Big This Summer
Ah, it’s summertime in Texas. Take that vacation. Take the kids to the pool. And, yes, take refuge from the stifling heat in a home with efficient A/C action. But while you cool down and rest up for more summer fun, ensure that your haven from humidity is also safe and secure.
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A Rising Tide
Whether desiring a lock-and-leave second home, a coastal retirement retreat, or an investment property, look no further than the communities of Palmilla Beach in Port Aransas, or The Reserve at St. Charles Bay in Rockport. Beachside or Bayside—the coastal lifestyle awaits!
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Spring Escape in Galveston
Just an hour’s drive from Houston is a small island that is one of “The Best Beaches in Texas” according to USA Today. This place is Galveston Island, Houston’s playground, and it’s full of surprises for visitors who want to enjoy a quick escape to recharge.
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Celebrate Music in Small Town Texas
Enjoy live music, historic Main Street, and outdoor recreation in Bastrop, a thriving community that offers the culture of a larger city with the ease and charm of a small town.
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Far from any major city, the Big Bend is truly one of the world’s last frontiers, a relatively untouched corner of the American West, and an ideal place to rediscover the simple pleasures of silence, solitude, and open space.
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Guiltless Pleasures
Everybody loves a good burger, including Texas chefs Tracy Miller and Claire Smith. Watch the videos to get recipe tips from the chefs.
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Get Outta Town: Taos, New Mexico
A land of Earthship accommodations and untouched vistas, Taos, New Mexico is a summer place of exploration and fun like none other.
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Rise of the Modern Farmhouse
Discover the up-and-coming community of custom farmhouses in Fredericksburg, Texas.
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TexPats: A Texan’s Guide to Santa Fe, New Mexico
Follow native Texan Andrew Roush as he introduces us to Texans living abroad from the Lone Star State and discover what these TexPats love about their adopted homes. First stop: Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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Colorado Springs, The Beautiful
At the foot of Pikes Peak sits a city bursting with stories to tell, one step at a time. Explore Colorado Springs through a Texan’s perspective.
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Monumental Meetings
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TEXSOM International Wine Awards 2018
TEXSOM, in conjunction with presenting sponsor Texas Monthly, is proud to announce the medalists of the TEXSOM International Wine Awards 2018.
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3 Ways to See Lake Charles Like a Local
A unique area halfway between Houston and Baton Rouge, Lake Charles is known for its colorful mixture of Cajuns, cowboys, and the coast. Discover the magic of Southwest Louisiana culture and find passion for food, fun, and life in Lake Charles.
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We Will Not Be Tamed: Xochitl Rodriguez
Xochitl Rodriguez is an artist and El Paso native with deep roots in the mountains of West Texas. Our state’s landscape is part of everything for Rodriguez—from her art to the relationships with the women in her family. Rodriguez is …
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We Will Not Be Tamed: Jorge Avalos
Jorge Avalos is a retired U.S. Army veteran who served for 23 years. In 2011, he was skydiving when his canopy collapsed. The accident paralyzed him from the waist down. After a year of physical therapy, he eventually began to walk—and ride—again. Avalos currently lives with his family in San Antonio.
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We Will Not Be Tamed: JT Van Zandt
JT Van Zandt, a fly-fishing guide and son of the late singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt, speaks to the need to make sure Texans have access to the wild things and wild places in our state, both now and for generations to come.
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A Custom Landscape in Just the Right Frame
Fredericksburg is a fast growing community in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, that despite its fast growth has retained its local feel.
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Summer Food Guide: Taos, New Mexico
Work up an appetite with a summer food guide to Taos, New Mexico.
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Call of the Wild: Experiencing the Outdoors in Taos, New Mexico
The call of the wild is often one that must be answered and Taos, New Mexico is undoubtedly the place to do it. Embrace nature this summer with these outdoor adventure ideas.
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2017 Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market
It was another hugely successful year for the Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market! More than 104,600 shoppers made their way to NRG for the four-day holiday shopping extravaganza, with merchandise sales exceeding $19 million.
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Texas Monthly Cinnamon Shore Show Home VIP Preview Party
After months of planning and construction, the first-ever Texas Monthly Gulf Show Home opened in May in style with a spectacular preview party.
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Texas Monthly Hill Country Show Home VIP Preview Party: Boot Ranch
The 2017 Texas Monthly Hill Country Show Home kicked off May 12 with a VIP Preview Party for 150 guests on a picture-perfect Fredericksburg evening at Boot Ranch.