Texas Highways Magazine

Texas Highways, the official travel magazine of Texas, encourages recreational travel within Texas and tells the Texas story to readers around the world. Renowned for its photography, statewide events coverage, top weekend excursions, off-the-beaten path discoveries, and scenic destinations, Texas Highways helps readers discover the treasures of the Lone Star State.

A Day to Remember

Texas Highways Magazine

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The Truth Is Out There

MERGE • Texas skies are amazing. The clouds are so crazy, the light so bright, soft, exciting, and colorful. Never the same!

ROADMAP

Bush Family Home

Little Tex • The State Fair of Texas sells miniature figurines of the world’s largest cowboy

PANORAMA

Magnolia Makeover • Along with luring décor enthusiasts, Waco has become a hot spot for surfers

POSTCARDS

STRANGER IN THE NIGHT • A TRIP TO SEE THE MARFA LIGHTS REVEALS SOMETHING EVEN MORE UNEXPLAINABLE

SPACE COWBOY • ALIEN: EARTH CREATOR NOAH HAWLEY IS A MASTER AT ADAPTING BELOVED MOVIES INTO HIT TV SERIES

COME ONE, COME ALL • THE GAINESVILLE COMMUNITY CIRCUS DELIGHTED AUDIENCES FOR NEARLY THREE DECADES

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TOWN SPIRITS • SANDY BATES EMMONS INVESTIGATES WAXAHACHIE’S HAUNTED HISTORY

GHOST OF THE BORDER • A BROWNSVILLE NATIVE SEARCHES FOR HIS FATHER IN A SHIFTING LAND

Earth, Water, Wind, and Fire • Each fall, Día de los Muertos celebrations guide the departed home

Throw the Gates Wide Open • WHERE TO CELEBRATE DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS ACROSS THE STATE

Altar Artistry • THE SIX TRADITIONAL ELEMENTS OF AN OFRENDA

SPIRITED AWAY • Take a trip through the spookier side of the state on cursed ships, in haunted hotels, and at sites of alleged paranormal activity

TROUBLED WATERS • SET SAIL ON THE STATE’S MOST TERRIFYING SHIP

Eat, DRINK, AND BE SCARY

AAAH!! • OTHER HAUNTED HANGOUTS

How To CATCH A CRYPTID

ROOM WITH A BOO • A San Antonio hotel offers room service with a spectral smile

HIDE AND SHRIEK • WANT TO DOZE AMONG THE DEPARTED? THESE HOTELS OFFER THE FRIGHT OF YOUR LIFE.

Close ENCOUNTER • How an extraterrestrial was interred in Texas soil

HALLOWED GROUNDS • JOURNEY THROUGH SEVERAL NOTABLE CEMETERIES HOME TO TEXAS’ BYGONE STARS

Assassination VACATION

IT’S DEAD AROUND HERE • A GHOST TOWN ENTHUSIAST SEARCHES FOR THE ESSENCE OF THESE SCARCELY POPULATED LOCALES

TRAVEL RESOURCE GUIDE

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FUEL

Shine a Light • With its booming Indian American population, Texas has become a beacon for Diwali fests

Star Quality • Jennifer Dobbertin is taking San Antonio on a gastronomic joy ride

CALENDAR • THIS MONTH IN TEXAS: EVENTS, FESTIVALS, ARTS, AND CULTURE

A Study in Ghosts