
Texas Living
People, places, and pastimes that define life in Texas.
The Hunt for Texas’ Prehistoric Dinosaur Fossils
These are the best spots to look for signs of prehistoric life.
Where to Find Arrowheads in Texas
Junior archaeologists will have a blast scouring the Texas landscape in hopes of unearthing a piece of the past.
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Brent Tymrak spent the spring making nighttime runs while rushing to plant his crop of grain, corn, and cotton. This was nothing unusual — it’s what his farm does every year. What was odd this year was the lack of traffic on the roads. “It was real eerie coming home during curfews, driving 15 miles...
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These home-inspired gifts keep on giving.
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Can your kids identify these native Texas creatures?
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Ryan Michels works double duty as a firefighter for the Port of Houston and the Magnolia Volunteer Fire Department, making him and his wife, Nicole, literally a couple of lifesavers. While he’s watched Nicole’s job intensify during the pandemic, he says the firefighters have taken a step back, staging arrivals away from the dispatch location...
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Nicole Michels’ job as a paramedic in Houston has always meant long hours, high intensity, and high stakes. At the beginning of the pandemic, her call volume dropped. Then, it rose again. When COVID-19 first hit Texas in March, people were trying to stay out of the hospital, but they were nervous. “I would get...
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Nearly two decades ago, Kenneth and Debi Capps bought a farm near their hometown of Devine and wondered what they should grow. How about Christmas trees?
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From big-city galleries to quirky art spaces, here’s where to get your fix of Texas art.
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Texas is a great place to hike for avid outdoors lovers of all ages and fitness levels. Here are our picks for the five most quintessential Texas hikes.
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Add some holiday cheer to your home with handmade ornaments, candles, and snow globes.
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Wake me up before you cocoa.
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From the quirky to the grandiose, here are nine works of public art that should be on every Texan’s roadside bucket list.
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Pick up a book and binoculars, and you’re on your way.











