Texas Highways Magazine

Texans adore our spring wildflowers: the iconic bluebonnet, firewheel, castilleja, pink evening primrose, and prairie coneflower. But this spring, we encourage you to gaze beyond the classics and discover these five overlooked wildflowers: texashighways.com/outdoors/five-…

A new Texas wildflowers issue just dropped! 🌼 This month's cover features a rain lily, one of five overlooked flowers that get their due in writer Robyn Ross' story "Last Bud Not Least." Buy a copy here: bit.ly/3OxJv05

It's time to pack your bags and hit the road—we've got a year packed with statewide thrills. We’ve curated a bucket-list activity for every month to inspire your next adventure. Here’s to a year of experiencing all of what Texas has to offer. 🥂 🤠 bit.ly/451Aou9

Celebrate the beauty and spirit of the Lone Star State with the 2026 Texas Highways Wall Calendar! Each month showcases a breathtaking image captured by a Texas photographer. A yearly best-seller, this calendar makes a perfect holiday gift. Buy it here: shop.texashighways.com/2026-texas-hig…

The December issue of Texas Highways focuses on the noteworthy structures that make the state's architecture uniquely Texan. They are examples of our multicultural history—from centuries-old adobe to Alsatian-style homes. Get the issue here: bit.ly/4rEX2Cj

It's easy to get burned out during the holidays. Luckily, Texas hotels and resorts have rolled out the wellness wagon to weary travelers in search of some sanctuary: bit.ly/3M4YpJX

Barton Springs Pool draws more than 800,000 people every year. As a regular hiker of the Austin area, @Bobby__Aleman set out to trace the path of water underground through the capital city and better understand the beloved attraction. Read more: bit.ly/3LMMwbz

I’m excited to share my essay in @TexasHighways, “Ghost of the Border.” It’s a tribute to my dad and our birthplace. Big thanks to Deputy Editor Mike Hoinski and his team for the opportunity to express such heartfelt perspectives on life, love and place. texashighways.com/culture/a-son-…

A writer recalls how the Dallas-born chain shaped both her family’s and fashion’s history. texashighways.com/culture/lookin…

Within days of the Central Texas floods, longtime Kerrville resident and musician Robert Earl Keen had organized a benefit concert “REK and Friends: Applause for the Cause.” The concert sold out in 5 minutes. We spoke to him ahead of the show. Read more: texashighways.com/travel/how-rob…

Is Texas a big-time sports state? We break down the legends of Texas sports by the numbers. texashighways.com/culture/the-le…

The author’s famous Archer City bookstore reopened as a dedicated literary center earlier this year. texashighways.com/culture/arts-e…

The Esquire Tavern’s sense of a luxurious escape is fitting for a bar that opened the day after Prohibition ended in 1933. That freedom is expressed through the massive bar top—109 feet of solid oak. texashighways.com/travel/take-a-…

Ten years after the site’s designation, researchers have developed new ideas about the nursery mammoth herd that once roamed Texas. texashighways.com/outdoors/old-b…

🚨Texas Highways is hiring 🚨 We’re seeking a Digital Editor and an Audience Engagement Editor. More details here: texashighways.com/travel/texas-h…

This Sunday afternoon game has attracted locals and tourists to Austin’s iconic Little Longhorn Saloon for over 25 years. texashighways.com/culture/try-yo…

At the Buda Wiener Dog Races, big personalities come in small packages. texashighways.com/culture/essays…

Declared the Bigfoot Capital of Texas by town proclamation in 2018, Jefferson and its residents have embraced the hairy cryptid. Meet Craig Woolheater, the Texas Bigfoot Conference founder who believes in the big guy. texashighways.com/culture/a-jeff…

"The Buda Wiener Dog Races, now in their 28th year, are like comic-con for the tubular canines with stubby legs and Napoleonic personalities." —Greg Marshall for @TexasHighways texashighways.com/culture/essays…

So when the time is right, open up its pages and celebrate what makes Texas special. You can buy the issue here: shop.texashighways.com/products/detai…

Throughout its pages, we examine the landmarks, icons, and traditions that invoke the Texas ethos. You'll find a breakdown of Big Tex's anatomy, the history behind the largest Texas flag in the world, and an essay devoted to the state's inimitable skies. texashighways.com/outdoors/the-s…

Presenting the new issue of Texas Highways—a special double edition that explores the tried-and-true statement that everything is bigger in Texas. (1/5)