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Texas Country Reporter
September 28, 2023
In Fredericksburg, Vintage Objects Meet a Modern Message
Watercolorist Sara Drescher starts her creative process at thrift shops and animates her still lifes with feminist themes.
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Texas Country Reporter
September 14, 2023
A Small Children’s Book Publisher in North Texas Is Hoping to Make a Big Difference
Round House Paper in Cedar Hill aims to tackle reading-level disparities by centering little readers in Black communities.
Texas Country Reporter
June 6, 2023
A North Texas Fashion Designer and Seamstress Helps Little Hands Stitch Together Big Ideas
Uniquka Christian hosts classes for young aspiring fashion designers through her program, Student ICONS.
Texas Country Reporter
May 30, 2023
Ranger Cattle’s Story Goes ‘From the Battlefield to the Cattle Field’
Josh Eilers is a former U.S. Army ranger who founded Ranger Cattle in Austin, which specializes in pasture-raised Wagyu cattle.
Texas Country Reporter
May 29, 2023
The Texas Company That Supplies Wool for All U.S. Military Uniforms
Since 1941, a family company called Anodyne Wool has provided the raw material for uniforms in every branch of the military.
Texas Country Reporter
May 28, 2023
A Commercial Kitchen Saved the Farm
Third-generation owner Susannah Cronin opened the event space Amelia Farm & Market in Beaumont to save her family’s pecan orchard.
Texas Country Reporter
May 27, 2023
Colección Mexicana Is a Fort Worth Shop Teeming With Color
Co-owner Miguel Martin is the creative talent behind the one-of-a-kind papier-mâché sculptures featured at the downtown store.
Texas Country Reporter
May 26, 2023
The Niche Czech Radio Show That Still Reaches Listeners After Fifty Years
Radio DJ David Kolar hosts The American Czech Hour, which broadcasts from Hillsboro across a 25-mile radius.
Texas Country Reporter
May 19, 2023
Release the ‘Toads’! A San Antonio Zoo Program Aims to Restore the Texas Horned Lizard Population
Dr. Andy Glusenkamp of the zoo's Center for Conservation & Research leads volunteers in a hands-on experience to preserve the beloved state reptile.
Texas Country Reporter
May 18, 2023
Fredericksburg Students Are Picking Up Trade and Life Skills Through This Unique Course
As fewer young people seek trade careers, Hill Country building specialist Richard Laughlin hopes to interest students in a career path full of opportunity. First assignment? Build a tiny home.
Texas Country Reporter
May 17, 2023
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.”
Texas Country Reporter
May 16, 2023
More Than 35 Years Later, the World Champ Owner of Ann’s Tackle Shop Has Still Got It
Ann Thomasson-Wilson’s East Texas bait shop is a must-stop before anglers of all ages head out to the nearby Sam Rayburn Reservoir.
Texas Country Reporter
May 15, 2023
This Lubbock Restaurant Is a Vintage-Sign and Neon-Fixture Utopia
Owner Rusty Cook has accumulated enough neon signs to cover the entire restaurant, and artisan Rebecca Welch restores them to their original glow.
Texas Country Reporter
April 30, 2023
The Beginnings of Casa Rio: A Piece of San Antonio Tex-Mex History
The restaurant's owner, Bill Lyons, reflects on how far the restaurant has come since its doors opened in 1946.
Texas Country Reporter
April 29, 2023
Confessions of a Nature-Documentary Filmmaker
For decades, Lubbock-based filmmaker Dale Johnson traveled the globe documenting the beauty, power, and fragility of the natural world.
Texas Country Reporter
April 6, 2023
Renowned Houston Photographer Earlie Hudnall Jr. Always Has His Camera In Hand
Famous for portraits of Houston’s Black community, Hudnall's work is recognized around the world while his subject matter remains distinctly local.
Texas Country Reporter
March 31, 2023
An East Texas Local Wants You to Remember Trammel’s Trace
The early road used by Native Americans and settlers ran through what would become Gary Pinkerton’s family farm in Rusk County.
Texas Country Reporter
March 31, 2023
A Fine-Art Photographer in Beaumont Focuses on the Beauty of Bugs
Lyne Raff gets up close and personal with moths, cicadas, and other intricate insects.
Texas Country Reporter
March 31, 2023
A Group of Singing Quilters Shares the History of the Underground Railroad
From the rural East Texas community of Pleasant Hill, a group of women depicts the sights and sounds that guided people to freedom.
Texas Country Reporter
March 31, 2023
An Empty Nester’s Cheesecake Business Brings Back Fond Memories
In Lubbock, Linda Mason turned a sweets craving into a full-time business, where her bold recipes provide a sweet connection to her sons.
Texas Country Reporter
March 27, 2023
An Austin Artist With That Corky Charm
Beki Morris creates mosaic images from wine corks. By playing with textures, colors, and shapes, she creates impressive depth and detail.
Texas Country Reporter
March 21, 2023
Two Texas Parents Became the Change They Wanted to See in Their Kid’s YouTube
John Havard and his wife, Andrea, created the Cowboy Jack channel as an alternative to sensory-overloaded children's media.
Texas Country Reporter
March 20, 2023
Hill Country Antler Art Uses “Nature’s Most Incredible Sculpture” to Create Cleverly Crafted Decor
Del Benedict collects previously shed deer and elk antlers to be made into handcrafted chandeliers, furniture, and accessories at his Fredericksburg shop.
Texas Country Reporter
March 19, 2023
A Small-town Gun Museum Tells a Story of Our Past
Dale Acker is the collector behind the Up in Arms museum in Nazareth, which is home to more historical weapons and artifacts than the town has people.
Texas Country Reporter
March 18, 2023
Meet the Texas Tech Researcher Who Broke the Beavers Story
Garret Langlois explains how he first stumbled upon, then dove into the exciting discovery that beavers had returned to the Llano Estacado after thousands of years.
Texas Country Reporter
March 16, 2023
Farmhouse Fried Pies: Easily Overlooked, but Not to Be Missed
The best secret in Mineola can be found at the back of a downtown mercantile where Shelia Parker serves hot, homemade fried pies.
Texas Country Reporter
March 15, 2023
Sullifarm and Kitchen Is an Upstart Regenerative Farm Taking Root in Texarkana
Twenty-something Annemarie Sullivan is a modern livestock farmer at the helm of the operation, connecting Texans with their food through sustainable practices.
Texas Country Reporter
March 14, 2023
A Longview Couple Brings Vintage RVs Back to Life
Ethan and Amanda Langley restore classic travel trailers for road warriors from all over North America.
Texas Country Reporter
March 13, 2023
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.
Texas Country Reporter
March 10, 2023
Meet the Caretaker of This Cold War Relic Located 200 Feet Underground
Years ago, Larry Sanders became the proud owner of a decommissioned Atlas ICBM nuclear missile silo that was ready for use during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.
Texas Country Reporter
March 1, 2023
Eva Ybarra, the “Queen of the Accordion,” Reflects on Her Long Career
Ybarra is one of only a few professional women accordionists on the conjunto scene. The accordion is not only her instrument of choice, but her heart and soul.
Texas Country Reporter
February 28, 2023
On the Wide Plains West of Lubbock, a Chainsaw Carver Works From an Old Cotton Gin
From small woodland creatures to life-size figures, Cam Dockery has used chainsaws to carve more than 10,000 sculptures in his hometown of Whitharral.
Texas Country Reporter
February 28, 2023
A Round Rock Jeweler Creates Tiny Bell Charms From His Garage (and They Actually Chime!)
With a little bit of faith, John Cockle turned his passion for retail and handcrafted jewelry into a successful business.
Texas Country Reporter
February 27, 2023
Texas Purple Hull Pea Festival Is More Than an Event. It’s the Story of Shankleville, One of the State’s Early Freedom Colonies.
Texas Country Reporter visits Lareatha Clay & Phillip White, organizers of the festival in Shankleville and descendants of the community's founders.
Texas Country Reporter
February 27, 2023
In Jefferson, Kitt’s Kornbread Turns Familiar Fare Into Something Special
Kitt Williams invented a cornbread sandwich when she was eight years old. Today, it's a local Jefferson favorite.
Texas Country Reporter
February 27, 2023
Life Lessons From a Hometown Art Teacher
Mark Nesmith is an art teacher and Beaumont native with a simple message: you don't need to travel far to foster a creative life.
Texas Country Reporter
February 25, 2023
DeLaughter’s Is the Little Grocery Store That Could
Small-town pride and family ties have kept this independently owned grocery and deli going strong since 1977.
Texas Country Reporter
February 24, 2023
Family Memories Echo Through an East Texas Shoe Shop
Robert Lane took over City Shoe Shop in Palestine after his father’s death.
Texas Country Reporter
February 24, 2023
The Daughter of a Barbecue Family Takes Tradition in a New Direction
At Texas Q in Kingwood, Sloan Rinaldi is the first woman in her family to take over the barbecue pit in over a hundred years.
Texas Country Reporter
February 23, 2023
The Old Orange Cafe Is a Piece of Local History
The restaurant inside an old brick dairy building is run by chef David Claybar, whose family roots in Orange run several generations deep.
Texas Country Reporter
February 9, 2023
Orlando’s Italian Restaurant Is a True Lubbock Original
David Cea of Orlando’s Italian Restaurant reflects on the restaurant’s legacy and growth.
Texas Country Reporter
February 7, 2023
The Train Doctor of Round Rock Prescribes a Little Childlike Wonder
John Urban is a retired minister whose toy tinkering has become more than just a hobby.
Texas Country Reporter
February 6, 2023
The Legendary Barbecue Inn Serves Up Fried Favorites
Established in 1946, this Houston restaurant is keeping the family tradition alive, one piece of fried chicken at a time.
Texas Country Reporter
February 1, 2023
Jahmicah Dawes on the Origins of Slim Pickins Outfitters
The founder of the first Black-owned outdoor retailer says there should be no gatekeepers to the great outdoors.
Texas Country Reporter
January 31, 2023
A San Antonio Micro Bakery Creates Cartoon-Like Macarons That Blend Cultures
Nari Hodges of Ooyoo Pan creates meticulously designed Korean-style macarons that are hand-piped with love.
Texas Country Reporter
January 31, 2023
A San Antonio Glass Artist Takes Inspiration From the Ancients
Glen Andrews describes a glassblowing process as equally informed by philosophy and meditation as it is by craftsmanship.
Texas Country Reporter
January 31, 2023
Just Off Highway 84, Pitforks & Smokerings BBQ Is a Family Legacy
Inside his father’s old service station, Isaac Arellano puts in long hours at his restaurant, Pitforks and Smokerings, to keep the flame alive.
Texas Country Reporter
January 30, 2023
The Last Peppermint Show: An East Texas Candy Shop Keeps a Tradition Alive
Halfway between Mineola and Tyler, Lindale Candy Company has been creating hand-pulled peppermint since 1946.
Texas Country Reporter
January 27, 2023
Houston’s Hobbit Cafe: From Hippie-dippie to Double-decker
Founder Raymond Edmonds reflects on his Tolkien-inspired vegetarian cafe, which has expanded over fifty years and earned the love of even cheeseburger connoisseurs.
Texas Country Reporter
January 23, 2023
A Texas Artist Creates Detailed Images With Nothing but Her Lips
Natalie Irish describes her lipstick-art process as “making out with a canvas.” Her stamplike technique showcases her unique brand of creativity and playful irreverence.