Outdoors
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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.


















