Peter Simek’s Articles

  • Exploring the Spanish Missions in Texas

    The preserved Spanish missions offer a tangible connection with the earliest recorded history of our region.


  • A Winter Guide for Planting Fruit Trees

    Late winter is the perfect time to plant pear and stone fruit trees in Texas. Here’s how.


  • Texas Coffee Roasters Are Brewing Up a Storm

    Join us for a cup of coffee and find out why Texas’s roasting scene is buzzing with some of the best brews in the world.


  • There Are Stray Kittens in the Backyard. Now What?

    There Are Stray Kittens in the Backyard. Now What?

    Help a furry friend in need this winter.


  • Time Travel to the Old West on These 3 Historic Train Rides in Texas

    Time Travel to the Old West on These 3 Historic Train Rides in Texas

    Explore Texas while riding the rails in old-timey style.


  • Dive Into 6 of the Best Aquariums in Texas

    Dive Into 6 of the Best Aquariums in Texas

    Explore the magic of the open ocean at these top spots.


  • City Spotlight: Galveston

    City Spotlight: Galveston

    It’s much more than a beach town. Dig through Galveston’s history on this quick trip.


  • Top 16 Holiday Light Displays Across Texas

    Top 16 Holiday Light Displays Across Texas

    Holiday light displays are definitely bigger in Texas.


  • How to View an Eclipse in Texas

    How to View an Eclipse in Texas

    Dallas hasn’t seen a total solar eclipse since 1878, when it was a fledgling prairie town.


  • How to Find and Cook Texas Mushrooms

    How to Find and Cook Texas Mushrooms

    Many mushrooms grow wild in Texas forests and backyards. Bring the wild inside with this simple recipe.


  • Ye Olde Guide to the Texas Renaissance Festival

    Ye Olde Guide to the Texas Renaissance Festival

    Hear ye, hear ye! The Texas Renaissance Festival will take place through October and November. Here’s a little of the history and what to expect.


  • Joining the Moped Craze? Check Texas Moped Laws

    Joining the Moped Craze? Check Texas Moped Laws

    Before you hit the road Italian-style, be sure you are following Texas law.


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