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Texas Launched a Glitzy Mahjong Revival. Not Everyone Is Happy About It.
The game originated in China and has been beloved for more than a century, but a new, Texas-born boutique iteration has grown into a...
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The Best Steakhouses in Houston
As the most diverse city in the country, Houston’s dining scene draws influence from around the globe. But this is still Texas, and steak is...
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Someone Found the SeekTexas Treasure. They Won’t Get the $70,000 Prize.
A family has located a medallion hidden last year by Fort Worth accountant KC Wright. But, he says, they didn’t do it the right way.
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The Newest Texas State Park Is Here. We Took a Sneak Peek.
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, which celebrates its grand opening April 10, boasts miles of hiking trails among unique hills and junipers.
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‘Thank You for Listening,’ a Short Film About Musician Joshua Ray Walker’s Brush With Mortality, to Debut in Dallas
Presented by Texas Monthly, the film offers an intimate portrait of the critically acclaimed country artist as he prepares to play the Grand...
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The Texas Mom Who Custom-Ordered Mice to Save Her Son
This Frisco mom launched a foundation, raised millions of dollars, and custom-ordered mice to give her child a shot at a better life.
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You Won’t Miss Pork at These Texas Taquerias
These four spots offer halal meat for both traditional Mexican options, such as carne asada tacos, and fusion dishes like birria-style...
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Word Wrangler: April 8, 2026
If you think everything’s bigger in Texas now, imagine how colossal it was tens of thousands—even millions—of years ago.
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How One Texas County Struck a Deal With Its Data Centers
Led by county officials and an indefatigable water man, Medina County is finding ways to live with its new multibillion-dollar neighbors.
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Word Wrangler: April 7, 2026
As the Topo Chico shortage continues, here are ten other sparkling waters (including some local brands) sold in Texas.
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An Insidious Pest Threatens Texas Cattle. It’ll Have to Get Past These Guys.
The New World screwworm has been infecting livestock just over the border, in Mexico. “Tick riders,” a 120-year-old group of mounted border...
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An Invasion of Flesh-Eating Pests Will Have to Get by These Texas Cowboys
The New World screwworm has been infecting livestock just over the border, in Mexico. “Tick riders,” a 120-year-old group of mounted border...