“A ghost town enthusiast searches for the essence of these scarcely populated locales.”
Texas Highways
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Friends in Low Places
“At the buda wiener dog races, big personalities come in small packages.”
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Gone in Seven Seconds
“Racing pigeons hightail it home in competitions across the state.”
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The Gospel of Change
“Traveling in an RV empowers a seeker to make peace with an ever-evolving world.”
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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
This week we have stories from David Roth, Dhruv Mehrotra and Andy Greenberg, Thomas Dai, Cameron Maynard, and Katherine Rundell.
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The Outlaw Tradition of Noodling for Catfish
“The secretive, centuries-old outlaw tradition of noodling reaches its peak every summer at a Lake Tawakoni tournament with the kings of catfish.”
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One Man’s Quest to Transform the West Texas Desert
“An urban dweller ventures to far West Texas with a dream to transform a barren desert into a lush forest.”
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Braving the Narrows
“An avid hiker embarks on a ‘water walk’ to explore one of Texas’ most mythic oases.”
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We Were Known For Our Rivers
“A grieving daughter channels family memories along the Nueces.”