Canyon Lake, Texas, is recognized as “The Jewel” of the Texas Hill Country. It’s a fitting honorary title for this community because it’s a true gem of the Lone Star State. Its location, on the ...

The TexasHillCountry.com print magazine, Heart of Texas Magazine, is your premier source for the beauty, inspiration, and elegance that is the Texas Hill Country. Inside you will find beautiful photos ...

If, like us, you simply went about your life referring to Rockwall, Texas, and never really contemplating why it was called that, you’re in luck! We’ve got the answer. The city of Rockwall has, ...

The movie “Tombstone” came out in 1993, but even all these years later, one line from the film stands out. The phrase “I’m your huckleberry,” spoken by Val Kilmer as Doc Holliday in the film, can be ...

Haven’t you heard? Kolaches are suddenly trendy and are considered the “new donut.” This familiar Czech pastry has recently taken over the country but remains a staple for those native to Texas. A ...

Texas Farm Roads 12, 165, 2325, and 32, along with U.S. Highway 281, form a scenic loop that connects Wimberly and Blanco. This loop cuts through a scenic portion of the Texas Hill Country that looks ...

Michael Busby is a Texan who has authored one of the most riveting works of nonfiction you’re ever likely to read, a book destined to stand as a classic in the field of UFO research. Indeed, it offers ...

Texas pink granite, like other forms of granite, comes from ancient volcanic processes. Does that mean Texas had volcanoes? Yes, but volcanoes did not form granite. This rock is called an intrusive ...

Established in 1947 by David Pace, Pace Picante Sauce was the first to commercially use the “P” word (“picante,” which means “spicy” or “flavorful” in Spanish) for its salsa, which was originally made ...

Chili might be the official state food of Texas, but BBQ is a very, very close second. From ribs to sausage, Central Texas has some of the best in the state. However, you can’t leave out the king of ...

If location is the major factor in determining the value of property, then San Marcos has been prime real estate for thousands of years; the unique San Marcos River area is considered by many to be ...

The town of Lamesa in West Texas lies roughly 60 miles south of Lubbock. You’ll want to know this when you plan to get there for its annual Chicken-Fried Steak Festival happening April 28-30 this year ...