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Weikel’s Bakery in La Grange: Kolaches, History and How to Spend a Morning in Town
Weikel’s has baked kolaches on Highway 71 since 1985. Here’s what to order and what to see in La Grange while you’re…
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Monahans Sandhills State Park: Sledding West Texas Sand Dunes in the Fall
Rent a sand disc, roam dunes up to 50 feet tall and catch a West Texas sunset at Monahans Sandhills State Park…
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San Antonio River Walk Holiday Lights and the 2026 Ford Holiday River Parade: Date, Tickets and Free Viewing
The 2026 Ford Holiday River Parade is Nov. 27, and San Antonio’s River Walk lights glow nightly into January. Here’s how to…
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Johnson City’s Lights Spectacular 2026: Dates, Free Displays and How to See the Blanco County Courthouse Lit Up
Johnson City’s Lights Spectacular runs Nov. 27, 2026, to Jan. 3, 2027. Here’s how to see the courthouse square and PEC lights.
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Hruška’s in Ellinger: The Highway 71 Stop for Kolaches, Burgers and Country-Store Goodies
Halfway between Austin and Houston, family-run Hruška’s in Ellinger serves 16 kinds of kolaches and a well-loved cheeseburger.
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Waco Mammoth National Monument: See Ice Age Mammoths Right Where They Were Found
At Waco Mammoth National Monument, a walkway looks down on Columbian mammoth bones still in place. Hours, fees and tips for your…
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Fort Worth Stockyards Cattle Drive: Daily Times, Where to Stand and What to Know Before You Go
The Fort Worth Herd walks East Exchange Avenue at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. Here is where to stand and how…
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Palo Duro Canyon State Park in the Fall: Trails, Day Passes and Tips for Your Visit
Planning a fall trip to Palo Duro Canyon? Here’s what to know about day passes, the Lighthouse Trail, scenic drives and closures.
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Bellville, Texas: A One-of-a-Kind Courthouse Square, a Castle and Pioneer History Down the Road
Bellville pairs an unusual 1960s courthouse, an 1896 jail museum and kolaches with nearby San Felipe de Austin’s recreated colonial village.
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How to Plan a Day on the Hill Country Wine Trail Along US 290 From Johnson City to Fredericksburg
Wine Road 290 runs about 45 miles from Johnson City to Fredericksburg. Here’s how to plan a relaxed day of Hill Country…