Day Trips

Waltzing through the dance halls of Texas

"...in Central Texas are some of the most famous Saturday night palaces in the state. Maybe it's the family..."

March 18, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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Fickle Pickles, the best in the world

"...sweet and finishing with a spicy flavor." To my family in North Texas, giving a jar of the crunchy..."

March 19, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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"...The new Haas Family Cheetah Conservancy, which opened last month, gives animal scientists..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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River Inn Resort near Hunt is a perfect fall getaway.

"...Between Labor Day and Memorial Day the 60 rooms stay full. "It's..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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"...Johnson City's fortunes have been tied to the Johnson family for most of its 120-year history. The small town's..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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"...The fresh cookies, pastries, pies, and cakes from the family-run bakery are of historic proportions and a timeless quality...."

Feb. 6, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

One Big, Happy Family

Local TV News: There to Help You

"...I have seen weather that barely changes from one day to the next receive incredibly detailed analysis. I have..."

July 5, 1996 News Column by Chris Walters

Day Trips: Ninfa’s, Houston

Original Ninfa’s in Houston started our love affair with fajitas

"...Navigation Boulevard is no longer owned by the Laurenzo family, the restaurant carries on as a sacred site to..."

July 19, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Boss Baby: Family Business

Why is a movie about a talking baby this convoluted?

"...faults) above the other noisy kid flicks of the day. But as your senses are bombarded by yet another..."

July 2, 2021 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Unglue Your Kids From the TV for These Family-Friendly Summer Activities

Ten things to see and do around Austin, no screens required

"...2) Keep steering STEM with a day trip to Johnson City's Science Mill (101 South Lady..."

May 18, 2018 Features Feature by Mae Hamilton

Day Trips: Schilo's Deli, San Antonio

For a century the German deli has served the rye bread fresh and strudel à la mode

"...in Beeville. In 1914, he moved his business and family to San Antonio. Unfor­tunately, Prohibition closed his saloon three..."

March 31, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Fighting Family Detention

On June 1, a judge will consider whether to allow detention centers to be licensed as child-care facilities

"...2014, the Obama administration revived the controversial practice of "family detention": incarcerating undocumented female immigrants along with their children...."

May 27, 2016 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata

Day Trips & Beyond: Two Travelogues

A couple of tales with ties to Austin

"...Adventures of an American in Britain by Bill Bryson Doubleday, 376 pp., $28.95..."

Feb. 24, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Gay Place: Stand for Our Family

How do we honor those who've fallen?

"...Up & Socialize at this Tech Pride mixer. Third Thursdays, 6-8pm. Rain on 4th, 217 W. Fourth. Free. www.fb.com/rainon4th...."

Nov. 21, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Michael Angelo's Feeds Folks Family Style

Local family-run company has nationwide distribution

"...decades is now sought by more mainstream diners. The family-owned business has grown from humble beginning as an after-hours..."

June 3, 2014 Food Post by Amira Jensen

Gay Place: THE FAMILY WAY

This week is all about the ties that bind

"...Kin transcends conception. For us, it's about LGBT Family Planning and keeping yourself safe, legally. Learn how, then..."

June 29, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

Family Affair

Austin's archeological imprint Heavy Light Records uncovers Texas history one record at a time

"...& the Honeybears. Backstage, the show doubled as a family reunion for Austin's Heavy Light Records...."

Oct. 7, 2011 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Family Matters

Downtown dining with young ones doesn't have to be daunting

"...parents, I draw a blank on picking a great family-friendly place to eat afterward. Too often, we settle for..."

June 11, 2010 Food Feature by Katherine Gregor

Family Violence Court: 'Homicide Prevention'

"...communication among agencies has helped make the county's special family violence court a success, says Mack Martinez, the assistant..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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The Atkinson Candy Company of Lufkin still makes its delicious Chick-O-Sticks and Peanut Butter Bars the same way Grandpa did back in 1932

"...the old-fashioned way. A Texas tradition since 1932, the family-run confectioner still uses grandpa's recipes and machinery, some of..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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The family-owned Dixondale Farms of Carrizo Springs is the largest and oldest producer of onion plants in the U.S.

"...making people around the country cry since 1913. The family-owned business is the largest and oldest producer of onion..."

Jan. 27, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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At the Moravia Store, the beer is cold and the polka music fills the air even when there isn't a band playing in the dance hall

"..."I got tired of passing it every day and seeing it vacant, so I bought it," says..."

July 15, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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Manny Gammage's Texas Hatters waltzed into the encyclopedia of Texas legends a long time ago

"...to determine exactly when the name became synonymous with family headwear. It was definitely before the crowded little hat..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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Capt. Day Trips drops the 411 on Round Top, Texas

"...For a town with a weekday population of less than 100, Round Top has plenty..."

March 12, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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Fayetteville, Texas, pop. 500.

"...prosperous farming community isn't still alive and well. "Come Friday and Saturday night the town is full," says Shirley..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Climbing the Family Tree

Virginia Wood finds that with the help of U.S. census records, finding the roots of her family is possible.

"...When my sisters and I began investigating our family history, we could tell from birth and death dates..."

Feb. 11, 2000 Features Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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"..."When I remember, though only through report, the seas..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

A Day With Heart

"...a reminder of mortality as the smudges of Ash Wednesday. Once a year, shops, galleries, public art displays don..."

Dec. 1, 1995 Column

Chanukah and Xmas Events for the Family or to Help You Escape Family

Either way, you're having a good time

"...Monday 23 - Wednesday 25, AFS Cinema..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Baby Buc-ee's, a bonfire ban, and bluebonnet planting top our fall news

"...The start of the holiday season means it’s time to do some daytrippin’...."

Nov. 1, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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