Day Trips: Llano River Slab, Kingsland

Dip into this not-so-secret swimming hole, but save the cooking for the professionals

July 15, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Kingsland

Tiny homes make a big splash in vacation rentals

"...a 399-square-foot tiny house as being spacious, but these Texas-built homes are bigger than a hotel room, although not..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Grand Central Cafe, Kingsland

Cafe from classic horror film still killin' it

"...a starring role in the classic slasher film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Refusing to be pigeon-holed as a..."

Feb. 6, 2015 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

On the Road Again

Texas Monthly teams with Rolling Roadshow for summer series

"...Texas has always fancied itself a country unto itself, so..."

May 16, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Killing Fields, Kind Of

A culinary history of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre farmhouse

"...crest of Quick Hill, southeast of the sleepy little Texas town of Round Rock. Although details of its origin..."

Oct. 31, 2003 Food Feature by MM Pack

"Can I Get a Side of Ribs With That?'

Massacre for two?

"...points: One, was the movie based on a true Texas incident? And two, where is the "real" house located?..."

Oct. 26, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

It’s a beautiful time of year to get your daytrippin’ on

"...Just in time for State Parks Month, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced new or renewed public..."

April 1, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Man Behind the Leatherface Mask

Gunnar Hansen signing "Chain Saw Confidential" at Bookpeople Sunday

"...Hansen joined a little independent horror film called The Texas Chain Saw Massacre as the hulking butcher Leatherface. One..."

Sept. 28, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Scream Queens and Head Cheese

Rolling Roadshow slices up 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'

"...Who moved The Texas Chainsaw Massacre house? Formerly on Quick Hill Road near..."

June 7, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Short Cuts

Kat Candler can't be stopped, Robert Burns will live forever, Pedazo Chunk chips in free beer and films, and Steve Mims loves L.A.

"...the original surviving cast will be on hand in Kingsland, Texas, attending the event at the very house in..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Eat Like an Austin Movie Star

Your guide to local restaurants featured in famous films

"...The Texas Chain Saw Massacre..."

Aug. 17, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hill Country Food and Wine Guide

"...Railroad crossing in Kingsland, off Hwy. 1431..."

April 5, 2002 Food Feature

Hill Country Food and Wine Guide

"...16. The Antlers Hotel Railroad crossing in Kingsland, off Hwy. 1431, 915/388-4411 or 800/383-0007..."

April 5, 2002 Food Feature

Hill Country Food & Wine Guide

by Virginia B. Wood & the Cuisines staff

"...Railroad crossing in Kingsland, off Hwy. 1431..."

April 13, 2001 Food Feature

Hill Country Food & Wine Guide

by Virginia B. Wood & the Cuisines staff

"...Kingsland15. The Antlers Hotel Railroad crossing in Kingsland, off Hwy. 1431..."

April 13, 2001 Food Feature

Holiday in Town

"...Out-of-Town Bed & Breakfasts Tourism is booming in Central Texas, which means that every quaint cottage, old railroad hotel,..."

May 26, 2000 Features Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Highland Lakes

1. Sonny's Tradition Restaurant & Club

"...(it's a dry county), so they can enjoy the Texas country cafe fare while they toss back a few..."

April 9, 1999 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Hill Country Food and Wine Guide

"...Country to update this guide in time for the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival is something I..."

April 5, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Barbecue, competitive kolache eating, and more new babies

"...discoveries while driving through the Hill Country towns of Kingsland, Llano, and Mason last week. Stopping at the historic..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

"...what was then one of the finest resorts in Texas. Built in 1901, the two-story, L-shaped hotel was operated..."

May 16, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Bid the sun farewell and enjoy a fall fair this October

"...than it will be in a long swath across Texas to the south and west of the capital city...."

Oct. 5, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The summer drought is making historical Indian sites throughout Texas more accesible to archaeologists ... and to looters.

"...Texas history is being stolen. Antiquities collectors who dig through..."

Sept. 8, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

News Roundup: Confederates, Cookies, and Cream

Statues taken down, Blue Bell returns, all is well

"...Veterans failed to find a sympathetic ear at the Texas Supreme Court, and on Sunday morning the UT-Austin administration..."

Aug. 31, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Day Trips

Steam trains played a leading role in the development of Texas

"...trains ushered in a period of remarkable development in Texas. For more than 60 years, beginning in 1853, the..."

Aug. 7, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...of law! And this was the first time in Texas history a City Council was reprimanded by a court..."

April 14, 2006 Column

Day Trips

"...things that I have discovered during my travels around Texas. There are so many wonderful and unique things between..."

Sept. 26, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood updates you on all the food news you need to know.

"...This year's culinary kickoff for the Texas Book Festival is a Tasting of International Fare on..."

Oct. 31, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Hill Country Happenings

As the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival approaches, Virginia B. Wood sets the table.

"...of our favorite places in the region as the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival simultaneously focuses attention..."

April 4, 2003 Food Feature

The Floods Hit Sandy Creek

Sustained rains bring trouble to Llano County site

"...Banks of Sandy Creek," July 13.) The ongoing Central Texas flooding has hit the area hard and created new..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips

Mineral Wells, Texas: "Where America Drinks Its Way to Health."

"...jugs of the water that made the north central Texas town renowned as a health resort, the new owners..."

May 26, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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