Day Trips: Tonkawa Falls City Park, Crawford

Historic waterfall is still a prime swimming hole

"...(8540 E. Fifth St.) about 20 miles west of Waco. During peak periods there is an admission fee. The..."

April 12, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Ways to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse in Austin Based on Your Sun Sign

Beer, BBQ, raves, rooftop parties, and calming yoga, to name a few

"...Waco’s Eclipse Over Texas at McLane Stadium has Virgo’s signature..."

March 26, 2024 Events Post by Christina Garcia

Day Trips: Under-the-Radar Barbecue Joints Worth the Drive

Make a side trip to these notable meat-makers

"...1000 Elm St., Waco, Mon.-Sat., 9am-2pm or sold out, 254/755-8888, tonysbarbque.com...."

March 22, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Free Music for the Taking at SXSW

Lady Bird Lake, Flatstock, and more

"...5:30pm: Waco Brothers..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Get ready for spring with travel tips and eclipse news

"...times will cross close to Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Llano, Gatesville, Waco, Terrell, Sulphur Springs, and Clarksville. The next total solar..."

March 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

SXSW Announces Free Public Events Featuring Bootsy Collins, Bob Schneider

Lady Bird Lake programming and other free showcases run March 14-16

"...Sabrina Ellis and Andrew Cashen, as well as the Waco Brothers, Storey Littleton, Superhero Peppermint Patti Collins, Sugar Free..."

Feb. 22, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Day Trips: Mother Neff State Park, Moody

Texas’ first state park is still going strong after nearly 90 years

"...of I-35 through Moody and 32 miles southwest of Waco. The prairie often bursts with color during spring wildflower..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Sculpture Zoo, Waco

Spend the day with free-range animals by the Brazos River

"...The Sculpture Zoo in Waco invites visitors to get up close and personal with..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Young the Giant, Shakey Graves to Headline New Landlock Festival in Waco

Pro surfing competition supplements the unusual event

"...Two things Waco, Texas isn’t particularly known for? Music festivals and surfing...."

Jan. 30, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

The Black Keys and Bootsy Collins Top Latest SXSW Music Announcement

Plus Angélica Garcia, Dende, Snõõper

"...Price (Austin TX) Native Sun (Brooklyn NY) Nawf Lxrds (Waco TX) Nick Finzer (Denton TX) Night Drive (Austin TX)..."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

New year, new adventures

"...(fee) • San Antonio Missions National Historical Park • Waco Mammoth National Monument (fee) (Dig site not included on..."

Jan. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

A Very Merry List of Junk to Gift to News Junkies

For loved ones in the good fight and those you’ve yet to indoctrinate

"...former camp, true-crime junkies will want to check out Waco: David Koresh, the Branch Davidians, and A Legacy of..."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by the News Team

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Nature news, scenic drive routes, and events all over Texas

"...Eastside Market Dec. 16, Waco, www.eastsidemarketwtx.com PINEY WOODS..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Holiday Lights 2023

Add some sparkle to your holiday season

"...Wild Lights Nov. 24-Dec. 31, Waco, www.cameronparkzoo.com..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Learn something new and explore what's out there this fall

"...the Homestead Fair in Elm Mott, just north of Waco, had grown so crowded that nobody went there anymore..."

Nov. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Waco in the Sans Bar, Diwali in Thanksgiving, RedFarm in Downtown, Trona in the News, Graham Reynolds in Cahoots, and, OK, C’mon, Where Is Antonelli’s New Place?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

Nov. 3, 2023 Food Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Waco in the Sans Bar, Diwali in Thanksgiving, RedFarm in Downtown, Trona in the News, Graham Reynolds in Cahoots, and, OK, C’mon, Where Is Antonelli’s New Place?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...To kick off Austin’s Food & Wine Festival weekend, Waco’s acclaimed Milo restaurant is teaming up with Sans Bar..."

Nov. 1, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Judge Finds Texas Book-Banning Unconstitutional

A win for BookPeople and First Amendment

"...A federal judge in Waco echoed concerns from schoolteachers and parents this week, smacking..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts) Jeff Guinn (Waco: David Koresh, the Branch Davidians, and A Legacy of..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...seize the 5,000-acre Fairfield Lake State Park east of Waco in order to block a Dallas developer from turning..."

Sept. 8, 2023 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Catch up on news from around Texas and travel destinations for fall

"...Eastside Market Sept. 16, Waco, www.eastsidemarketwtx.com..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: The Gay Place Rides Again

Original Chron legend Kate X Messer talks "Qmmunity"/"The Gay Place" origins

"...there are kids who are coming down here from Waco, and coming up from Victoria, who want to know..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Column by James Scott

The Blocked "Death Star" Law Could Wipe Out Broad Areas of City Code

Austin Judge Maya Gamble ruled it's unconstitutional

"...Paso joined the suit; city officials in Denton, Plano, Waco, and Arlington have also filed amicus briefs in the..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas Prisons Are Cooking People Alive. Are We Okay With That?

Part 1 in a series about heat in prison

"...her cell at the Dr. Lane Murray Unit outside Waco, Woods' cot is too hot to sleep on. So..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Finish up the summer with some adventure

"...Eastside Market Aug. 19, Waco, www.eastsidemarketwtx.com..."

Aug. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

School’s out and June is the beginning of summer fun

"...Eastside Market June 17, Waco, www.eastsidemarketwtx.com..."

June 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

News and events from Corpus Christi to Fort Davis

"...Eastside Market May 20, Waco, www.eastsidemarketwtx.com..."

May 4, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Journeyman: JaRon Marshall's Path From Black Pumas to Jazz-Hop Debut

Methodical keyboard maestro lands atmospheric LP earth sounds

"...and cover bands, held a weekly church gig in Waco, taught at Eastside Music School, and backed Riders Against..."

April 21, 2023 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Catch up on Texas travel news and plan some spring sightseeing

"...Eastside Market April 15, Waco, www.eastsidemarketwtx.com..."

April 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...campaign on Saturday, March 25, with a rally in Waco, no stranger to cult leaders accused of sexual assault...."

March 24, 2023 News Feature

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