Amber Murphy

Since 1922, M.L. Leddy’s has been crafting custom cowboy boots by hand in Fort Worth, keeping century-old traditions…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 4

Texas has a way of surprising you when you least expect it. Sure, the state is known for…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 4

Tucked away in the tiny town of Round Top, Texas, sits a pie shop that’s become legendary for…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 4

Texas has always been a magnet for people looking for a fresh start, but some small towns have…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 4

In the small Texas town of Sinton, a country-style buffet has become the kind of place people happily…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 4

Texas might be famous for barbecue and Tex-Mex, but the coastal waters and culinary creativity across the state…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 4

Kreuz Market in Lockhart has been slinging smoked meat since 1900, making it one of the oldest barbecue…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 4

Texas is packed with incredible state parks that deliver massive adventure without draining your wallet. You don’t need…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 4

Along Ranch Road 152 in the tiny Texas town of Castell, a little local favorite has built a…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 4

Texas knows how to do food right, and nowhere is that more obvious than at the state’s legendary…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 3

Set across 725 acres of pristine Texas Hill Country, this working ranch keeps the spirit of the Old…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 3

Saturday mornings in Texas hit different when you know where to go. Forget the grocery store routine and…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 3

Walking into Un je ne sais Quoi on Austin Avenue feels like stepping off a Waco sidewalk and…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 3

Texas holds some seriously cool spots where kids can climb, create, splash, and explore without realizing they’re soaking…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 3

On Austin’s East 6th Street, a family-run Mexican restaurant has been serving handmade tamales and time-honored flavors since…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 3

San Antonio packs more personality into one city than most states manage across their entire borders. Between Spanish…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 3

Houston families know the struggle of watching grocery bills climb higher every month. But there’s a warehouse-style grocery…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 3

Texas isn’t just about barbecue and tacos. The Lone Star State has quietly become a donut destination, with…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 3

On Austin Highway in San Antonio, Mesquite Bean Fabrics has become a favorite among quilters and crafters looking…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 3

Texas has a reputation for wide-open plains, cowboy culture, and endless stretches of desert. But tucked into corners…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 2

Finding a hearty, affordable breakfast these days can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Most…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 2

Texas has always been serious about smoked meat, and nowhere is that passion more evident than in the…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 2

Katy’s Andretti Indoor Karting & Games isn’t your average go-kart spot. This amusement center packs a multi-level racing…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 2

Texas has plenty of ghost towns scattered across its vast landscape, and each one tells a different tale…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 2

On San Gabriel Street in West Campus, a Greek Revival mansion has been preserving a remarkable piece of…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 2

Texas knows how to do big, and that includes the buffets. From endless Brazilian steakhouse feasts to Mediterranean…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 2

Right on Main Street in downtown Houston, Sig’s Lagoon Record Shop feels like a nostalgic escape into music…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 2

Texas has plenty of famous spots that draw crowds year-round, but some of the state’s most stunning natural…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 2

Tucked away on Main Street in downtown Round Rock sits a family-run Italian spot that’s been quietly turning…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 2