Rick Bass
January 1, 2011
Stuck Truck
The mud was deep and wet and cold and there was nothing to do but dig. And dig. And dig.
Hill Country
Travel & Outdoors
December 1, 2010
Wimberley
Anchored by a lively square, this Hill Country haven attracts artists, musicians, and spirited shoppers.
Travel & Outdoors
July 31, 2010
Hill Country Map Quest
When it comes to choosing a getaway, the Hill Country doesn’t have to campaign hard for our affections. Its lush expanses of bounding green hills and serpentine rivers stretch over some 25 of the most idyllic counties in the state. And those picturesque towns that cling proudly to their
Street Smarts
October 31, 2009
Downtown Llano
Handmade crafts, homey cafes, and cowboy couture make this Hill Country hamlet a browser’s paradise.
In the Chute
July 31, 2008
Heart’s Home
LBJ at 100, Beachcomber’s Museum, The Black List Project.
Feature
April 30, 2004
Aunt Sister
There was a lot about Rosita Holdsworth Hollar that pegged her as the least likely role model in my family: She was cantankerous and sharp-tongued, something of a loner, and a terrible cook and housekeeper. But there have been many times when her example has been a comfort to me.
Feature
May 31, 1999
Madeleine in the Hill Country
As long as she spends most of her free time on a ranch outside Fredericksburg, Madeleine Stowe may never become, by Hollywood’s definition, a successful actress. And that’s fine with her.
The Culture
September 30, 1998
Must He TV
Brian Benben goes after men-men for CBS
Travel & Outdoors
June 30, 1998
A Summer Place
Don’t think of the Hill Country Hyatt as just another chain hotel. Think of it as your salvation—especially if you have kids.
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.
Texas History
September 30, 1997
Historical Friction
Conflicting accounts of the killing of German immigrants in the Hill Country during the Civil War are creating a certain amount of dis-Comfort.
Critters
August 31, 1997
Winging It
A bat man builds a super cave (holy conservation!).
News & Politics
September 30, 1996
Rainpower
A rain windfall in the Hill Country
The Stand Up Desk
May 31, 1996
Grander Tour
The Hill Country is in—but what’s in the Hill Country? Plus: Texas’ top drug lawyer in the court of public opinion.
Travel & Outdoors
April 1, 1996
The Ultimate Hill Country Tour
Spend a long weekend this spring meandering through Texas’ fabled heartland, where you can stop and smell the wildflowers, taste country cooking, and take home a trunkful of fine antiques.
Business
September 1, 1995
Texas Twenty: Princess
The celebrity realtor as realtor celebrity.
Being Texan
October 1, 1993
The Last Dance
Fire may have destroyed the oak tree at Crider’s Hill Country dance hall, but our fond memories of it will always live on.
Texas History
March 1, 1993
Indian Takers
All across Texas, vandals are searching for ancient treasures by looting Indian campgrounds—including the one on my family’s ranch.
Travel & Outdoors
April 30, 1992
Lakes Alive!
A trip to the Hill Country’s quirky gems will cool your city sensibilities.
Travel & Outdoors
June 1, 1989
The Perfect Hill Country Weekend
An excursion through the best part of Texas, featuring sleepy little towns, clear little streams, pluperfect biscuits, and two-headed goats.
Travel & Outdoors
May 1, 1980
The Good Life
You can still find it in these great small towns.
Country Notes
September 30, 1977
The World to Wine
Try the house wine; I made it with my own feet.
Being Texan
April 30, 1975
The Greatest Experience of Your Life
Climbing the social ladder, and other exercises at Hill Country summer camps.