Travel

Living it up

Southern Living unfolds new community in charming Hill Country town Southern Living unfolds new community in charming Hill Country town By John Egan

11.18.19  |  2:10 pm

A new 220-acre, master-planned community two miles southeast of Fredericksburg’s quaint Main Street district draws inspiration directly from the ...

Hotel News

Prestigious Mandarin Oriental Hotel is coming to Dallas' Turtle Creek Prestigious Mandarin Oriental Hotel is coming to Dallas' Turtle Creek By Teresa Gubbins

11.13.19  |  11:38 am

A new luxury hotel is being plotted for Dallas: The prestigious Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will open a hotel-with-residences property ...

Must-See TV ... Festival

Cast of beloved NBC drama heading to Texas for special family reunion Cast of beloved NBC drama heading to Texas for special family reunion By Katie Friel

11.11.19  |  3:40 pm

ATX Television Festival has a penchant for pulling off epic reunions of bygone TV shows such as Gilmore Girls (before ...

In Our Backyard

Rare Impressionist masterpiece travels to Texas for limited engagement Rare Impressionist masterpiece travels to Texas for limited engagement By Katie Friel

11.8.19  |  11:55 am

This fall, art lovers across Texas can see Mary Cassatt's masterpiece The Cup of Tea during a very limited ...

Hide and Seek

Magical tree fort pop-up climbs into Austin as a must-see attraction Magical tree fort pop-up climbs into Austin as a must-see attraction By Lauren Jones

11.5.19  |  1:09 pm

Now through January 26, the buzzy new Fortlandia at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, a special exhibition featuring 10 ...

Getting there in style

Luxury bus service rolls out new route from Dallas to Oklahoma City Luxury bus service rolls out new route from Dallas to Oklahoma City By John Egan

11.4.19  |  10:43 am

Dallas-based Vonlane, the luxury bus service, is launching a route between Dallas and Oklahoma City on January 6. It’s ...

animal care

Chimp Haven east of Dallas gives lab chimpanzees chance at happy life Chimp Haven east of Dallas gives lab chimpanzees chance at happy life By Cindy Brzostowski

10.30.19  |  9:15 am

UPDATE: Due to recent inclement weather, Chimp Haven's Chimpanzee Discovery Days event on November 16 has been canceled. "Unfortunately ...

Airport News

American Airlines adds new nonstop flights from DFW to New Zealand American Airlines adds new nonstop flights from DFW to New Zealand By Teresa Gubbins

10.28.19  |  8:58 am

American Airlines has added nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to the largest city in New Zealand: Auckland ...

Hotel News

New Cambria Hotel opens in high-tech area near Richardson and Garland New Cambria Hotel opens in high-tech area near Richardson and Garland By Teresa Gubbins

10.23.19  |  9:39 am

The growing Cambria Hotels brand has opened its newest location on the very eastern, almost-to-Garland edge of Richardson. Franchised by ...

Scary Stuff

Texas cathedral creeps onto list of America's most haunted places Texas cathedral creeps onto list of America's most haunted places By John Egan

10.22.19  |  12:59 pm

As the oldest church in Texas, it’s no surprise that some people claim ghosts haunt San Antonio’s San ...

A Read-y Good Time

Insider's guide to navigating the Texas Book Festival 2019 in Austin Insider's guide to navigating the Texas Book Festival 2019 in Austin By Justine Harrington

10.18.19  |  3:30 pm

Temperatures have finally dipped below 90 degrees, H-E-B put out ornamental pumpkin displays weeks ago, and it’s not totally ...

Staycation Time

What to do, see, and eat during your perfect weekend away in Plano What to do, see, and eat during your perfect weekend away in Plano

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10.17.19  |  1:20 pm

When you need a break but can't sneak away for a longer trip, escape north to Plano. Yes, we ...

Kudos for kindness

City 3 hours from Dallas crowned nicest place in Texas — and Arkansas City 3 hours from Dallas crowned nicest place in Texas — and Arkansas By John Egan

10.15.19  |  10:51 am

Each October, more than 1,000 local residents gather along the border between Texarkana, Texas, and Texarkana, Arkansas, for an ...

Fall Getaways

Quaint Texas town provides perfect fall getaway 3 hours from Dallas Quaint Texas town provides perfect fall getaway 3 hours from Dallas By Melissa Gaskill

10.9.19  |  1:02 pm

It's finally fall — well, except for Wednesday when it hits 93 degrees again. With the weather refusing to cooperate ...

Alam-oh, wow!

One Texas city nabs spotlight in Condé Nast Traveler awards for 2019 One Texas city nabs spotlight in Condé Nast Traveler awards for 2019 By John Egan

10.9.19  |  9:57 am

For more than 30 years, Condé Nast Traveler has asked readers to weigh in on the top places, spaces, and ...

Back in the saddle

George Strait’s Hill Country resort springs back after massive upgrade George Strait’s Hill Country resort springs back after massive upgrade By John Egan

10.8.19  |  1:02 pm

It’s certainly not oceanfront property, but country music legend George Strait hopes his refurbished resort in the Texas Hill ...

ACL Eats

7 best new eats on the lineup at Austin City Limits Music Fest 2019 7 best new eats on the lineup at Austin City Limits Music Fest 2019 By Brandon Watson

10.4.19  |  4:24 pm

The Austin City Limits Music Festival always brings in as many culinary stars as it does marquee acts, but the ...

Airport news

Dallas Love Field flies high in North American passenger satisfaction Dallas Love Field flies high in North American passenger satisfaction By John Egan

10.3.19  |  4:43 pm

Travelers love Love Field. That’s the opinion of thousands of fliers surveyed for the 2019 J.D. Power North ...

dreams really do come true

This brilliant new landmark opens its doors to Texas and rest of world This brilliant new landmark opens its doors to Texas and rest of world By Katie Friel

10.3.19  |  2:17 pm

Forget the eyes of Texas, the eyes of the entire world will be upon San Antonio next week. Ruby City ...