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Seven Nights Out of Galveston on MSC Seascape: A Smooth Embarkation, A Balcony Upgrade, and Three Caribbean Stops

MSC Seascape cruise ship at sea during a seven-night Caribbean cruise from Galveston Galveston was cold in that particular, coastal-Texas way—wind off

February 13, 2026

by A Texas Guide

Marfa Texas landscape featured in iconic films shot in Texas, highlighting famous filming locations and tourism attractions

Austin·Entertainment·Featured·Lifestyle·Texas

Marfa and Beyond! Top 5 Most Iconic Films Ever Shot in Texas – Site Locations and Tourism Attractions

There’s something about Texas — the vastness, the light, the contradiction of wild beauty and urban grit — that makes it irresistible

January 29, 2026

by A Texas Guide

Austin downtown skyline with new high-rise buildings, showing how Austin has changed in the last decade due to population growth and urban development.

Austin·City·Entertainment·Featured·Lifestyle·Texas

Five Ways Austin Has Changed in the Last Decade: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

A decade ago, Austin was still considered a well-kept secret — a quirky, creative haven tucked between the hills and highways of

January 29, 2026

by A Texas Guide

2026 Houston Rodeo midway with Ferris wheel, carnival rides, and food stands during the citywide celebration

Culture·Entertainment·Entertainment·Entertainment·Events·Featured·Houston·Lifestyle

2026 Houston Rodeo: When the City Becomes the Party

For three full weeks in March, the rhythm of Houston changes. Even people who swear they’re “not rodeo people” suddenly have opinions

January 23, 2026

by A Texas Guide

Prada Marfa art installation in the Texas desert, a famous roadside attraction that makes travelers wonder if Marfa is worth visiting.

Art·Culture·Featured·Lifestyle·Texas·Uncategorized·Vacation

What’s Up With Marfa, Anyway? Should You Actually Visit?

Out in the high desert of Far West Texas, past the oil fields and wind-blown ranchland, sits a town with fewer than

January 20, 2026

by A Texas Guide

Row of modern tiny homes and astronaut-themed planters near SpaceX Starbase, showing what it’s like to visit Starbase.

Featured·Lifestyle·South Padre Island·Texas·Vacation

What’s It Like to Visit SpaceX Starbase? Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

On a quiet strip of Texas coastline, where the Rio Grande meets the Gulf of Mexico, a surreal kind of tourism is

January 18, 2026

by A Texas Guide

Clear turquoise water surrounded by large rock formations and lush greenery in Subtropical Texas.

Lifestyle·Nature·South Padre Island·Texas·Vacation

A Texas Guide to Subtropical Texas: America’s Unexpected Beach-Laden Getaway

When most people think of tropical or subtropical escapes in the U.S., their minds wander to the white-sand beaches of Hawaii, the

January 8, 2026

by A Texas Guide

An entire backyard designed for hanging out.

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Slow Down and Connect at Vidrio Verde: A Cozy San Antonio Stay

Some places invite adventure. Vidrio Verde Airbnb invites you to exhale. Located just minutes from San Antonio’s best restaurants, neighborhoods, and the

December 26, 2025

by A Texas Guide

Texas winter food traditions featuring holiday side dishes and desserts locals eat during the holidays

Culture·Food·Lifestyle·Texas

Texas Winter Food Traditions: What Locals Eat During the Holidays

Holiday meals in Texas reflect a blend of cultures—Mexican, German, Czech, African American, Indigenous, Southern, and frontier influences. The result is a

December 25, 2025

by A Texas Guide

Mission Concepción in San Antonio, one of the oldest churches in Texas, surrounded by historic stone ruins and greenery during the holiday season.

Church·Culture·Events·Lifestyle·Texas·Vacation

The Five Oldest Churches in Texas to Visit During the Holidays

Holiday travel in Texas often centers around lights, parades, markets, and food—but visiting historic churches offers a quieter, more reflective way to

December 22, 2025

by A Texas Guide

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Seven Nights Out of Galveston on MSC Seascape: A Smooth Embarkation, A Balcony Upgrade, and Three Caribbean Stops

Marfa and Beyond! Top 5 Most Iconic Films Ever Shot in Texas – Site Locations and Tourism Attractions

Five Ways Austin Has Changed in the Last Decade: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

2026 Houston Rodeo: When the City Becomes the Party

What’s Up With Marfa, Anyway? Should You Actually Visit?

What’s It Like to Visit SpaceX Starbase? Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

A Texas Guide to Subtropical Texas: America’s Unexpected Beach-Laden Getaway

Slow Down and Connect at Vidrio Verde: A Cozy San Antonio Stay

Texas Winter Food Traditions: What Locals Eat During the Holidays

The Five Oldest Churches in Texas to Visit During the Holidays

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