Discover the best of old and new Fredericksburg with resident Katie Turpin as the blogger behind Sunshine Texas Day and mother of three visits some of her favorite shops, with stops for wine and snacks along the way.
Keep Watching
Revisiting Bernie: The Story of Small-Town Murder That Inspired a Linklater Film
In our premier Texas Monthly Trove film, Skip Hollandsworth takes a look back at one of the strangest stories in his writing career, involving a beloved funeral director, a wealthy widow, and a tragedy in the small Texas town of Carthage.
Family Memories Echo Through an East Texas Shoe Shop
Robert Lane took over City Shoe Shop in Palestine after his father’s death.
On the Taco Trail: Cuantos Tacos in Austin Boasts “Mexico City-Style Street Tacos”
The Austin trailer is one of the few Texas trucks that sell legitimate Mexico City–style street tacos.
Kemah Is Home to the Most Fantastical Restaurant You’ve Never Heard Of
Chef David Skinner of Eculent has been called a mad genius. With a focus on molecular gastronomy, he invites guests to “rethink everything.”
Chicken-fried Steak, Just Like Mama Made
After fifty years on the road, the host of Texas Country Reporter recalls his favorite dish at Mary’s Cafe in Strawn.
Step Inside Z Bar Trading Company, a 30,000-Square-Foot Mercantile Maze
In downtown Sanderson, shoppers can get lost in aisles overflowing with eclectic items, old and new.
This Texas Panhandle Rest Area Is an Unassuming Nature Haven for Highway Travelers
With access to hiking trails and waterfalls, Silver Falls Park is a beloved stop for weary travelers looking to refresh, recharge, and reminisce.
Why Does the World Need Bottle Cap Art?
Years ago, I learned an important lesson from a family in West Texas—happiness can be found in the simplest places.