Amber Murphy

Out on the windswept tip of Bolivar Peninsula, a collection of massive concrete bunkers rises from the coastal…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 10

Texas is enormous, and that means there are countless adventures waiting around every corner. From mysterious lights dancing…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 10

On Airline Drive in North Houston, Sunny Flea Market has grown into a popular weekend destination that attracts…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 10

September in North Texas means cooler weather is coming, and pumpkin patches start popping up all over the…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 10

Along TX-46 East in tiny Bergheim, just outside Boerne, a one-of-a-kind butcher shop is changing what people expect…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 10

Factory tours might sound like something only engineers would enjoy, but Texas has turned industrial visits into genuinely…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 10

On Baylor University’s campus in Waco stands a stunning building that looks more like a European museum or…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 10

Growing up in West Texas means knowing the difference between rolled and stacked enchiladas, and if you’re from…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 10

Snoopy’s Pier sits right on the water in Corpus Christi, where the Intracoastal Waterway meets the sky in…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 10

Along the Texas coastline, a handful of weathered sentinels rise from sandy shores and rocky points, their beams…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 9

Perched high above Lake Travis in Austin sits a restaurant so massive it defies belief. The Oasis can…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 9

Texas barbecue has always been about going big or going home, and nowhere is that more obvious than…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 9

In Rosenberg, Witt Pit BBQ shows that unforgettable Texas barbecue doesn’t need flashy decor or a trendy dining…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 9

Texas has plenty of big cities where everything moves fast and costs a fortune, but scattered around the…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 9

In Menard, Texas, the Silver Spur Steakhouse & Saloon captures the rugged charm and spirit of the Old…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 9

There’s something magical about a plate of biscuits and gravy done right. Fluffy biscuits smothered in rich, peppery…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 9

Remember when going to the movies meant something special? The Morris Theatre in Daingerfield, Texas has been making…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 9

If you’ve never been to Texas, you might picture tumbleweeds rolling through empty deserts while cowboys tip their…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 9

Texas BBQ usually means brisket, ribs, and smoky sauce. But what happens when you mix that love of…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 9

There’s something magical about pulling up to a historic courthouse square, finding a parking spot under the shade…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 8

On Houston’s Hillcroft Street, a Russian grocery store turns an ordinary shopping trip into a colorful taste of…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 8

Finding hidden treasures doesn’t have to drain your wallet, especially when you know where to look across the…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 8

Planning a Texas getaway on a shoestring budget sounds impossible, but I decided to test the theory with…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 8

Soul food in Texas isn’t just about filling your belly. It’s about carrying forward traditions that have shaped…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 8

Somewhere between Wichita Falls and Amarillo, a roadside treasure sits waiting along Highway 287 in tiny Chillicothe. Valley…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 8

Tucked away in the high desert of West Texas, Alpine has become one of the state’s best-kept secrets…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 8

Finding an authentic New York-style bagel in Texas sounds about as likely as finding snow in July. But…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 8

Texas might be famous for barbecue and Tex-Mex, but its coastal towns hide some of the best seafood…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 8

In Mason’s historic town square, an old-school café has built a loyal following with generous portions, classic comfort…

By Amber Murphy · Sep 8