Patrick Reardon’s Articles

  • A Complete Guide to Decorating for Christmas

    A Complete Guide to Decorating for Christmas

    Inspiration for everything, from the lights on your lawn to garlands in your hall.


  • The Most Magical Places to Take Photos with Santa in Texas

    The Most Magical Places to Take Photos with Santa in Texas

    Where to take a selfie with an elf-y.


  • When Was the First Thanksgiving? It Might Have Been in Texas

    When Was the First Thanksgiving? It Might Have Been in Texas

    Decades before the Mayflower set sail for Plymouth Rock, colonists gave thanks in Texas.


  • The Legends Behind 6 Texas College Mascots

    The Legends Behind 6 Texas College Mascots

    Longhorns and mustangs make sense. But what about horned frogs?


  • Feud-Ball: The Two Most Iconic Rivalries in Texas

    In Texas, disputes are settled in the end zone.


  • A Deep-Fried Deep Dive Into Texas’ State Fair Food

    A Deep-Fried Deep Dive Into Texas’ State Fair Food

    How the Corny Dog became king and other stories.


  • The 4 Coolest Spots for Italian Ice in Texas

    The 4 Coolest Spots for Italian Ice in Texas

    These ain’t your gas station’s slushies.


  • Roadrunners: The Texan Birds You Think You Know

    A deep dive into the world of Texas roadrunners. (And a bit about cartoon ones, too.)


  • The First-Timer’s Guide to 4 Types of Grills

    How to pick your pit.


  • 6 of the Best Spots for Elotes in Texas

    6 of the Best Spots for Elotes in Texas

    There are too many out-of-this-world elotes in Texas to list, but we tried.


  • Grill Maintenance Made Easy: Tools, Tips, and Tricks

    Grill Maintenance Made Easy: Tools, Tips, and Tricks

    Don’t forget to scrub behind your grates.


  • How to Keep Your Home Cool During Texas Heat Waves

    How to Keep Your Home Cool During Texas Heat Waves

    … without racking up a ginormous energy bill.


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