Day Trips: Brackenridge Park, San Antonio

Alamo City park is more than a picnic spot

"...the riverbank. The park’s scenic roads are worth a Sunday drive...."

May 30, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Healing Uvalde Mural Project Guide

Art project memorializes lives lost in 2022 tragedy

"...area of downtown Uvalde. Read more in this week's "Day Trips" column. Nevaeh Alyssa Bravo, 10..."

May 22, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Healing Uvalde Mural Project, Uvalde

Uvalde mural project helps the community remember and heal

"...1,755th in a series. Everywhere is a day trip from somewhere: Follow “Day Trips & Beyond,” a..."

May 23, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Solitary at 11, Dead at 16: One Kid’s Path to Adult Prison

Texas may pass a bill that would put more teenagers in prison with adults

"...all. They say youth are in groups during the day and alone at night, unless they’re “exhibiting extreme violence..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Day Trips: Texas Surf Museum, Galveston

New Gulf Coast museum rides the Texas surfing scene

"...discounts for seniors, military, and children. The doors open Thursday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm...."

May 16, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...each year failed to make it through the House Tuesday night after a challenge from a Democrat, the Tribune..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature

Day Trips: Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway, Mineral Wells

North Texas state park is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise

"...1,753rd in a series. Everywhere is a day trip from somewhere: Follow “Day Trips & Beyond,” a..."

May 9, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Warm up for summer with frozen margs and fests around Texas

"...May means it’s time to take mom on a day trip to celebrate the birth of the frozen margarita...."

May 1, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Sunny Hill Flower Farm, Luling

Central Texas farm offers a blooming good time

"...On Friday afternoons from 5pm to 7pm, Kathryn Deladurantey opens her..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...played bass in the Butthole Surfers during their Seventies days in San Antonio – Stevens has shown Cooper’s children..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Day Trips: SandFest, Port Aransas

Gulf Coast sand sculpture competition is the place to see some sandy feats

"...biodegradable bonding agent that preserves the art for several days, depending on wind, rain, and the county’s bulldozers...."

April 25, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Statue of Union, Sugar Land

Houston-area statue rises to third-tallest in the U.S.

"...1,750th in a series. Everywhere is a day trip from somewhere: Follow “Day Trips & Beyond,” a..."

April 18, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, Canyon

The history attic of the Texas Panhandle closes for the foreseeable future

"...1,749th in a series. Everywhere is a day trip from somewhere: Follow “Day Trips & Beyond,” a..."

April 11, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Shedding Light on Light Mystery

"...and the mission church is indeed worth a visit ["/columns/2025-03-07/day-trips-goliad-state-park-and-historic-site-goliad/," Columns, March 7]. However, maybe I can shine some..."

April 6, 2025 Postmarks

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...you for your service. On National Medal of Honor Day, March 25, a new museum opened in Arlington honoring..."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Vernon L. Richards Riverbend Park, Smithville

Discover the hidden charms of a Central Texas gem

"...71 east of Smithville. There is no fee for day use. Camping costs $20 a night and must be..."

April 4, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Sam Houston Memorial Museum, Huntsville

The Republic of Texas Presidential Library tells the story of the man and the legend

"...Sam Houston State University and is open daily, except Mondays. Throughout the year the museum holds numerous special events...."

March 28, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Molina’s Cantina, Houston

Third generation manages Houston’s oldest Mexican food restaurant

"...It was a sunny and chilly weekday when my wife and I visited the Molina’s on..."

March 21, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Austin Chronic: Crying at a SXSW Panel About Psychedelics

The power of healing evokes feelings on a trip down to the conference

"...South by Southwest hits different for me these days. In the decade I worked as a full-time music..."

March 21, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips: Renovations at the Alamo, San Antonio

The 300-year-old Alamo is on its way to being new again

"...1,746th in a series. Everywhere is a day trip from somewhere: Follow “Day Trips & Beyond,” a..."

March 14, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Visual Arts Review: “Together in Dreams: A Tribute to David Lynch”

Outpost 512’s filmmaker salute is worth the journey

"...Lynch through the eyes of illustration giants from the heyday of Mondo art...."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Day Trips: Goliad State Park & Historic Site, Goliad

Spanish colonial mission site offers a historical outdoor experience

"...multiple historic sites in the area add interesting side trips to the little park on the river...."

March 7, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

March out there and celebrate spring

"...weather and are already budding. The farm is open Thursday through Tuesday and closed on Wednesday. Other December Events:..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Goldee’s Bar-B-Q, Fort Worth

Cowtown barbecue joint keeps Texas tradition alive

"...hour before closing time on a cold and damp Sunday afternoon. The usual line out the front door had..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Luv Doc: Forgetful Husband

Wherein the Luv Doc contemplates the original cause of blunt force head trauma

"...is the worst. He literally can’t remember anything ... birthdays – including his own family – appointments, work events,..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Column by The Luv Doc

Day Trips: Updates on McMurtry Literary Center and Gulf Turtles

Checking in across the state

"...The LMLC, featured in a December “Day Trips,” is opening the showroom and front area of..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Flying Horses Antique Carousel, Brenham

Spring follows close behind historic carousel’s opening weekend

"...1 to Oct. 31 from 11am to 4pm on Saturdays, and on Sundays from March 1 through May 31,..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: The East Rosedale Monument Project, Fort Worth

A bus stop as an art and history lesson

"...1,741st in a series. Everywhere is a day trip from somewhere: Follow “Day Trips & Beyond,” a..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Travel news for history buffs, art appreciators, foodies, and more

"...every major battle on the European theater from before D-Day to the invasion of Germany...."

Jan. 31, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Center for Wildlife Rescue at the Texas State Aquarium, Corpus Christi

Gulf Coast wildlife center steps in to rescue cold-stunned sea turtles

"...1,470th in a series. Everywhere is a day trip from somewhere: Follow “Day Trips & Beyond,” a..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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