Being Texan
September 18, 2023
What If Texas Kids Got Spring Vacation Instead of Summer?
It sounds extreme, but so is our weather.
Summer
Style & Design
September 14, 2023
On the Job With the Barton Boys, the Official Dive Rankers of Barton Springs
The 25-year-old “boys” have taken it upon themselves to score each jump off the diving board, Olympics-style. Austin poolgoers have embraced the challenge.
The Texanist
September 12, 2023
The Texanist: What’s the Best Way to Beat This Crazy Heat?
A New York man wants to know the best place to live in Texas, weather-wise, and an Austin man asks for some cold-treat recommendations.
Tex-Mexplainer
August 31, 2023
Aguas Frescas Will Get You Through a Brutal Summer
Whether it’s creamy horchata or cooling cucumber, the various flavors of this sweet, refreshing drink act as potable air-conditioning.
Food & Drink
August 4, 2023
South Padre Island’s Hottest Beach Snack Is Steaming Corn
Eloteros trawl the north end of the island in converted vans and buses slinging variations of elotes in this (sometimes) fruitless, fun job.
Style & Design
August 1, 2023
What Extreme Heat Does to Your Skin—and How to Cope
It’s the hottest summer in Texas history. Thanks to these expert tips, it doesn’t have to be the rash-iest.
Recipes
July 27, 2023
Texas Dinner Party S1.E2: The Only Hot Pepper Jelly Recipe You’ll Ever Need
With a blend of four types of peppers and sweet strawberries, this recipe is sure to become an instant classic.
Recipes
July 27, 2023
Texas Dinner Party S1.E3: Crispy Salmon With Charred Summer Veggies
Between the golden salmon and the garden bounty, we can’t decide which is the star of this summer-inspired main dish.
Recipes
July 27, 2023
Texas Dinner Party S1.E1: Start With a Berry-Forward Cocktail Fizz
Blackberries, basil, and bulb onions make for a subtle and surprising combination of flavors in this summertime sipper.
Recipes
July 27, 2023
Texas Dinner Party S1.E5: For a Fail-Proof Finish, Make Vegan Mango Ice Cream for Dessert
Three ingredients and two easy steps make this ice cream recipe one you’ll want to try again and again.
Recipes
July 27, 2023
Texas Dinner Party S1.E4: A Deliciously Simple Avocado and Grapefruit Salad
Native ingredients and an artful arrangement make this easy side salad a total showstopper.
Politics & Policy
July 27, 2023
Fahrenheit 105: Why I No Longer Love the Texas Heat
I like to think I am Texas Tough when it comes to the heat. But lately, my fortitude has been tested.
Books
June 29, 2023
As a Heat Dome Envelops Texas, a Bracing Look at Our Hotter Future
In his new book, ‘The Heat Will Kill You First,’ Austin-based journalist Jeff Goodell examines climate change in its most essential form: temperature rise.
Health
June 27, 2023
Texas Has Entered a New Era of Extreme Heat
Texans have never been afraid of summer temperatures. This year’s record-breaking heat wave should make us think twice.
Travel & Outdoors
June 9, 2023
Texas Could See 100-Degree Days Next Week. How Does That Compare to Years Past?
In other words, it’s hot.
Sponsored
May 1, 2023
Why a Ruidoso Summer Vacation in 2023 Will Be More Exciting Than Ever
Discover everything you need to plan and pull off a summer escape to Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Energy
July 20, 2022
No, Shading Your AC Unit With an Umbrella Won’t Help. But We Talked to an Expert About What Will.
Put the umbrella down. A viral Facebook post offers some bad advice to Texans about how to stay cool in this summer’s record-breaking heat.
Libations
July 19, 2022
Invest in Hefeweizens During This Hotter-Than-Hell Summer
The easy-drinking German beer pairs perfectly with high temps. Luckily, there are several Texas breweries making excellent versions.
Travel & Outdoors
June 21, 2022
Wet Hot Texas Summer
38 ways to cool off in our state's springs, lakes, and more.
Libations
June 1, 2022
11 Texas Wines to Beat the Heat
This summer is already too . . . summery. Cool down with citrusy whites or cherry reds that will take you from poolside to grillside.
Sponsored
June 23, 2021
Explore Corpus Christi at Lively Beach
Lively Beach, a new vacation rental, offers rooms and suites with private access to the pristine beach so that all one has to do is step out of their room to be a short walk away from the ultimate Texas beach getaway.
Sponsored
June 23, 2021
Eat Like a Texan in Corpus Christi
From micheladas that are basically meals to a fresh seafood dinner, there are so many dining experiences that are just as much part of the travel experience!
Sponsored
June 23, 2021
A Texan’s Guide to Corpus Christi
With so many exciting things to do in Corpus, there’s no way to get everything done in a weekend, but we can do enough to get a taste of the beach fun and local culture that makes Corpus Christi such a one-of-a-kind destination.
Libations
June 17, 2021
A Hot and Thirsty Texan’s Guide to the Most Refreshing Shapes of Ice
When ERCOT doesn't want you to turn your thermostat below 82, frozen water is all you have.
Style & Design
October 4, 2019
Your ACL Style Guide for the Apocalyptic Heat
The October music festival is still landing smackdab in the middle of a Texas summer. Here’s how to dress.
Being Texan
October 3, 2019
The Summer That Wouldn’t Die
I left Texas after the brutal summer of 2011, only to return in time for the hottest September on record.
Being Texan
September 13, 2019
Legends of the Fall
Those wistful end-of-summer photos on Instagram have us deeply envious.
Food & Drink
July 24, 2019
Collection: Summer Eats
Take advantage of these long summer days to grill, eat, and drink the best that Texas has to offer.
Critters
July 23, 2019
Should You Shave Your Dog in the Summertime?
Ten years ago, my wife and I saw a listing on Craigslist for an 18-month-old Siberian husky. Within a few seconds of meeting Dio, I knew he was our dog. In the years since, we’ve cared for him in little ways (a grain-free diet that agrees with his sensitive stomach!)
Travel & Outdoors
June 24, 2019
Collection: Summer Travel 2019
We’ve put together a number of options for you to get out and see the state—and often stay cool while you do it.
Politics & Policy
June 10, 2019
South Texas Was Hotter than Death Valley Last Week
Falcon Lake hit a balmy 116 while the heat index in Brownsville was an eyeball-melting 128 degrees, nine degrees warmer than Death Valley.
August 4, 2018
Summer Survival Guide
Let us help you get through the hottest months of the year.
Travel & Outdoors
August 3, 2018
Find Respite in Texas’s Ten Best Secluded Swimming Holes
Whether in spring water in Angelina National Forest or a bright blue river north of Uvalde, take a cool dip to survive the Texas heat.
The Texanist
July 21, 2018
The Texanist: If You Can’t Take the Heat . . .
A Montanan turned Houstonian’s first summer in Texas isn’t going all that well.
Best Thing in Texas
June 4, 2018
The Best Thing in Texas: Watch Barton Springs Pool Cheer on a Little Girl as She Jumps In
She’s so brave!
The Texanist
February 10, 2018
The Texanist: Isn’t the Summer Heat Great? Or is That Just Me?
In the midst of a cold, wet winter, an Abilene woman longs for the dog days of August.
Critters
June 21, 2017
Leaving A Dog in a Hot Car Can Get You in Trouble
A Manor man who left his puppy in the car in a Walmart parking lot is facing Class A misdemeanor charges.
The Texanist
August 24, 2016
Endless Summers
Welcome to Camp Honey Creek for girls, where the years tick by but time stands still.
Travel & Outdoors
June 16, 2016
Get Thee to Water
We’ve mapped out nineteen places to cool off the way nature intended by swimming, wading, and diving into Texas’s restorative waterways.
Travel & Outdoors
June 15, 2016
The Secret Tank
The risks a West Texan will take for a quick dip.
Travel & Outdoors
June 9, 2016
That Old Frio River
Relinquishing oneself to these green waters is a tradition that runs deep in my family.
Travel & Outdoors
May 26, 2016
Something in the Water
Getting wet, getting scared, and getting my family a little closer to Texas at Schlitterbahn.
Food & Drink
May 19, 2015
The Great Summer Smokeout
Everything tastes better on (or near) the grill. Just ask Dallas chef Tim Byres, who invited five of his friends over to create these mouthwatering recipes for your next backyard shindig.
The Culture
May 13, 2015
My Summer of the Shark
When I was nine years old, I struggled to make a super 8 movie as my life unspooled around me.
The Culture
March 23, 2015
How to Survive the Summer
When I was a teenager growing up in Wichita Falls, which is regularly hailed as one of the hottest cities in the state (and sometimes the country), I spent my summers smelling like roadkill. The moment I stepped outside my house, sweat began sliding like syrup down my back.
Travel & Outdoors
April 17, 2014
13 Summer Weekend Getaways
That's what summer boils down to: Thirteen opportunities to rip up your Friday-to-Sunday routine and go in search of adventure on the high plains. Or utter Relaxation along a languid East Texas river. Or cooler climes inthe historic heart of santa fe. Or the tastiest red enchiladas in El Paso.
Food & Drink
April 16, 2014
A Summer Weekend in El Paso
One family’s journey into enchanted enchilada land.
January 21, 2013
Hot Enough For Ya? It’s Worse in Oklahoma
Last summer’s average temperatures in Texas set a record for the hottest summer ever, but new data finds Oklahoma was more scorched.
Travel & Outdoors
January 21, 2013
Into the Wild
Out of more than half a million acres of state parks and natural areas, we’ve chosen the ten best trips—where to camp, what to do, and what to look for when you head to the nearest town
Travel & Outdoors
May 31, 2012
How to Beat the Heat
Without having to travel too far.