Texas Highways Magazine

Located 25 miles east of Austin, Elgin originated as a railroad junction, with cotton and brick production bolstering it as a business hub by the early 1900s. Today, the Central Texas town is booming with new residents, new businesses, and tasty sausage. texashighways.com/travel/getaway…

Senior Writer Joe Nick Patoski has traveled the “longest highway in Texas” in fits and spurts. But the last 150 miles of US 83 skirting the eastern Panhandle remained a mystery. Patoski set out to travel those unfamiliar miles in our May issue: bit.ly/4d72A3c

The Dr Pepper Museum in Waco offers visitors remnants of old soda bottles dumped in the site's well as a souvenir. Collectors can find pieces of glass with classic slogans including “10-2-4” and “Dr Pepper King of Beverages. Learn more: texashighways.com/culture/the-dr…

Since the 1980s, the Texas Main Street Program has worked to revitalize the state's downtown districts by helping local communities restore their historical structures and invest in their business owners. Learn more here: texashighways.com/culture/texas-…

The natural beauty of Texas—photographer Erin Newman-Mitchell's home state—is her strongest muse. Her images testify to the virtues of traveling off the beaten path, reminding anyone who loves our state’s wildest wonders to keep on truckin’. See more: bit.ly/4uCy2fx

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…