Outdoors
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White Rock Lake Trail remains closed after large sinkhole opened along path
A sinkhole 20-40 feet deep opened along White Rock Lake Trail last week. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Texas is again where the buffalo roam
Today, bison (commonly called “buffalo”) are once again thriving and providing for Indigenous people.
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Texas woman goes on hunger strike to stop plastics pollution
A Texas environmental activist is in the second week of a hunger strike to protest Dow Chemical’s application to relax rules on discharging plastics into the state’s coastal waterways.
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Why this year’s bluebonnet season is anything but predictable
Bluebonnet season may be a little more “varied” this year in Texas. Here’s what you need to know.
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Port Aransas’s much-loved alligator Boots finds new home at Gator Country
Boots the alligator has become a neighborhood icon in Port Aransas. He was recently relocated to Beaumont’s Gator Country.
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Houston’s best dog parks for running, splashing, & making new friends
From fountains to fenced play areas, find dog parks in Houston where your pup can exercise and socialize year-round.
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9 spring & summer festivals in DFW to look forward to
With beautiful flowers, delicious food, wonderful music, and fantastic fireworks, you won’t want to miss these 10 upcoming festivals in DFW.
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Mark your calendars: 9 spring festivals & events in Houston
From gardens to food fests, Houston’s spring calendar is packed with can’t-miss events for singles, couples, and families alike. Every new year starts with a blank slate, a chance to start fresh and let whatever’s coming next unfold. If one of your resolutions for 2026 is to experience Houston like the tourists who flock here, you’ve…
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Hold on tight, Texas: SeaWorld’s new coaster Is turning thrills upside down in 2026
Texas’s first inverted rollercoaster is coming to SeaWorld San Antonio in 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.
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A proposed 1,500-mile trail across Texas will take a village–or dozens
The current xTx trail, intended for hikers, cyclists, and equestrians, navigates entirely along existing public routes—shoulders of state highways, backcountry gravel roads, and established trails. It connects travelers to state and national parks and showcases Texas’s vast and varied landscapes, all while remaining on public land.
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10 can’t-miss San Antonio festivals happening in 2026
These San Antonio festivals provide great entertainment. Check out classic cars, support local nonprofits, embrace cultural traditions, and so much more.
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All the places in Houston where you can take your workout outdoors
From outdoor fitness classes to running trails and park workouts, fall is the perfect time to discover Houston’s best spots for exercising al fresco.
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The Beaver supermoon rises over DFW this week. Here’s what you need to know
Get ready to look up! The Beaver Supermoon will illuminate Texas skies November 4-6.
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8 Halloween events in Houston, from family-friendly to frightening
Looking for spooky fun this October? From kid-friendly festivals to haunted houses, Houston offers Halloween events for every age and scare level.
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Go behind the scenes on 9 fun factory tours in Texas
These Texas factory tours offer a glimpse into the production of some of our favorite products, including cheese, money, and baseball gloves.
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8 u-pick farms in North Texas & the fall fun they offer
The whole family will enjoy these nine u-pick farms in North Texas that offer fall activities and pick-your-own produce.
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Texas Sees Rise in Flea-Borne Typhus Cases
Flea-borne typhus, otherwise known as murine or endemic typhus, is on the rise in Texas. Here’s what you need to know.
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11 places that prove Plano is anything but plain
As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, there are so many things to do in Plano, Texas. Check out 11 of our favorite activities.
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Why are there so many man-made lakes in Texas—and are there any that are naturally occurring?
There are thousands of lakes in Texas, but contrary to popular legend around the state, not all of them were created by humans.
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8 Houston hikes with plenty of shade
You’ll feel as cool as a cucumber all summer long on these shade-filled Houston hikes.
