Day Trips: Zaragoza Birthplace State Historic Site, Goliad

State historic site remembers the hero of Cinco de Mayo

"...The Zaragoza Birthplace State Historic Site outside of Goliad captures a snapshot of..."

May 15, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: El Camino Real Visitor Center, Goliad

Cottage museum tells a different part of the history of Goliad

"...gem among a gold mine of historic structures around Goliad...."

Aug. 25, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Texas travel news and events for spring

"...making March a great time to go daytrippin’. The state added two new historic sites to its inventory, lost..."

March 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Plenty of fun still to be had in 2019

"...Get ready to catch your dinner as the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department stocks delicious rainbow trout in 185..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Saddle up your reindeer

"...holiday with Christmas lights, festivals, and parades around the state, plus more winter fun...."

Dec. 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Nuestra Señora del Rosario Mission

Mission ruins recall Spanish Texas

"...the coast to the San Antonio River near present-day Goliad, and Mission Nuestra Señora del Refugio was 27 miles..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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"...Battleground was the first public land designated as a state park, 16 years before the state parks department was..."

March 6, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Holiday happenings, news, and more

"...To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, the U.S. Mint has unveiled $35 gold coins,..."

Dec. 2, 2015 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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The Angel of Goliad distinguished herself during the bloody months of the Texas Revolution with her compassion for Texan prisoners

"...The Angel of Goliad distinguished herself during the bloody months of the Texas..."

June 25, 2010 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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Christmas isn't over till the last light comes down.

"...enjoy the beauty of the lighting displays around the state. Many of the lighting displays turned on right after..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

No Green Acres

Crumbling Landmarks

"...Last year, the Texas Historical Commission (THC) studied 42 state historical parks and found them to be in a..."

April 16, 1999 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

The latest on Texas festivals, swimming holes, and terrifying worms

"...Fun events are really heating up around the state in July...."

July 2, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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"...the building presents an imposing sight at Dallas' Fair Park Grand Avenue entrance. To the west, the Dallas skyline..."

June 16, 1995 Column

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Autumn events you ought to check out

"...and there is a lot going on around the state...."

Aug. 30, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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The Hill Country Regional Christmas Lighting Trail dresses 11 Central Texas communities in glowing finery

"...one of the best concerted lighting displays in the state just west of town. The Hill Country Regional Christmas..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Fall into fun!

"...September means it’s time for Buddy Holly’s birthday, the State Fair of Texas, and a host of activities in..."

Aug. 31, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

It's the most wonderful time of the year

"...In honor of Schlitterbahn Water Park’s 40th anniversary season in New Braunfels, the park is..."

Dec. 1, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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Fannin Battleground site lives in infamy

"...The Fannin Battleground State His­toric Site near Goliad has a gray, granite obelisk..."

March 28, 2014 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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"...The Empresario Restaurant in Goliad photograph by Gerald E. McLeod..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Statues of Texas Women

A list of Texas women who stand tall

"...Texas women. My list of 29 statues around the state makes no claim of being all-inclusive...."

March 6, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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The best small towns in Texas

"...cover a lot of ground. Rural communities around the state are struggling to survive in the modern economy. Many..."

Oct. 1, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Mayor Kirk Watson may challenge Gonzalo Barrientos for his state Senate seat, but Watson says he hasn't decided. Barrientos..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Coming up this weekend...

"...sale of arts & crafts, will be in the park behind the Cock House. 512/357-6897...."

May 5, 1995 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

September events around the state are waiting for you to arrive

"...I stood on the top floor of my office parking garage looking out over Zilker Park, the world seemed..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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"...the legend and the myth of the Lone Star State -- Meinzer as an award-winning photographer and Sansom as..."

Dec. 5, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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The famous trees of Texas

"...Texas Forest Service. Texas comes in behind three other states with 72 trees recognized as National Champions...."

April 30, 2010 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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The 1999 Best of Just Out of Austin awards.

"...Best New Park: It isn't often that new parks are added to..."

Sept. 24, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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"...Center in Athens is no ordinary aquarium. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's (TP&WD) state-of-the-art facility gives visitors and..."

May 2, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Balmorhea is back, baby!

"...desert heat. As most of the world knows, the state park was closed in May 2018 after erosion to..."

June 29, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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"...hit South Texas, the Texas Zoo was a semi-tropical park showcasing native Texas animals. photograph by Gerald E. McLeod..."

Jan. 15, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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