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The Hidden-Gem Antiques Festival We Almost Didn’t Want to Tell You About
I attended my first Original Round Top Antiques Fair in the fall of 2014. Since then, I’ve looked for finds amid the bluebonnets in the fields of Warrenton, braved an ice storm during the lesser-kno...

Why Texas Pitmasters Are Obsessed With This Brazilian Pit-Builder
Murilo Mello isn’t a familiar name in Texas barbecue, but mention him to a few of the pitmasters who have cooked on his pits, and the praise comes in torrents. Bill Dumas, dubbed the Sausage Sensei,...

He Corrected a Grave Injustice in Dallas Eviction Courts. Now Some Lawmakers Want to Stop Him.
In less than a year, Mark Melton has received two memorable phone calls about his life’s work—one a dream fulfilled, the other a nightmare that could dismantle everything he’s built. The first c...

Where (and When) to Get Your Eyes on Some Texas Wildflowers
Texas is renowned for its stunning wildflower displays every spring, but the timing and intensity of the blooms can vary significantly from year to year, influenced largely by weather conditions. This...