Amber Murphy

Walking into a Texas BBQ joint is like stepping into sacred territory. The smell of smoke, the sight…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 3

Set among the rolling hills of northern Hays County, Driftwood is a tiny community of just over 100…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 3

Planning a proper Texas barbecue means more than just firing up the grill and hoping for the best.…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 3

River Legacy Parks in Arlington offers one of North Texas’ most relaxing outdoor escapes without requiring serious hiking…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 3

Texas might be famous for barbecue and Tex-Mex, but there’s another food tradition that draws serious crowds across…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 3

Most grocery stores stick to the basics, but the H-E-B Mueller location at 1801 E 51st St in…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 3

Planning a family escape doesn’t have to mean booking flights or driving across state lines. Texas offers an…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 3

Along Highway 46 West in New Braunfels, an unassuming barnlike building hides a surprise worth pulling over for.…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 3

Rockwall County Helping Hands isn’t your average thrift shop where you sift through dusty bins hoping to strike…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 3

Texas knows how to do comfort food right, and nothing hits quite like golden, crispy fried chicken piled…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 2

In downtown Dallas, an unforgettable steakhouse is serving some of the boldest and most flavorful cuts you’ll find…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 2

Small-town Texas breakfast joints have a way of serving up more than just eggs and bacon—they dish out…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 2

Texas is more than just a state. It’s a feeling, a way of life, and a collection of…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 2

Picture this: all the charm of camping under the stars, but with air conditioning, comfy beds, and zero…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 2

Texas takes its burgers seriously, and the Lone Star State is packed with legendary spots that have been…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 2

Galveston gets all the attention when people think about Texas beach towns, but just 20 minutes up the…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 2

Texas is packed with small towns and hidden spots that won’t drain your wallet but will fill your…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 2

Texas has a reputation for going big on just about everything, from ten-gallon hats to sprawling ranches that…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 2

Walking into Urban Crust in downtown Plano feels like stepping into a pizza lover’s dream where patience and…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 2

Texas is home to some of the most charming small-town downtowns you’ll ever stroll through. These historic districts…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 1

In southwest Houston, a remarkable Texas treasure awaits—a massive white jade Buddha statue that attracts visitors from around…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 1

Right in downtown Austin on San Jacinto Boulevard, this unassuming fried chicken joint has earned a loyal local…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 1

Texas is enormous, and most visitors stick to the same handful of famous spots. But if you’re willing…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 1

Walking into Nature’s Treasures Texas feels like stepping into a geologist’s dream come true. This massive rock shop…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 1

There’s something magical about walking into a restaurant and smelling the kind of food that takes you straight…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 1

When Prohibition ended in 1933, Texas wasted no time getting back to business. Riley’s Tavern in New Braunfels…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 1

Texas coastal communities have always had their own special charm, but some have taken transformation to a whole…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 1

Living on a fixed income doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice quality of life or move away from…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 1

Tucked away on FM 365 in Beaumont sits a place that defies simple description. Gator Country combines wildlife…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 1