Local Travel News
- Texas Travel for Tykes
- Big adventures for the littlest visitors to the Lone Star State
- Freedom Papers
- Texas’ wide open spaces are matched in size only by the imaginations of its young travelers. Children of all ages can explore their biggest dreams here - or just get lost in the thrill of a theme park or the warm sun shining down on the Gulf... Full story
- Texas Music: The Experience, the History, the Legend
- Freedom Papers
- Texas music is as unique and wide-ranging as the people who inhabit the Lone Star State. It's country, western, rock and roll, Tejano, blues, jazz and gospel; sometimes all rolled into one. More than anything, Texas music is what the Texas musician... Full story
- Texas: A Year Round Vacation Destination
- Freedom Papers
- Texas is big and bold. The diversity of the state allows visitors to combine outdoor adventure activities in the myriad national and state parks, or experience the old Wild West and cowboy lifestyle followed by some time in one or more of... Full story
- Tee-Off in Texas
- Discover Texas' Diverse and Challenging Courses
- Freedom Papers
- With a mild climate, a storied past and more than 900 golf courses strewn across rugged desert mountains, rolling green hills, piney woods, and seaside links, Texas is blazing a trail in the world of golf. As lush public, private and resort courses... Full story
- Shake the Winter Chill and Head on Down to Texas
- Freedom Papers
- “Winter Texans” from the North experience the great variety of activities Texas offers from beaches, birding and scenic drives to outdoor adventures and golf
Howdy, Winter Texans! Yes, that’s right, we even have a name for our... Full story
- Seven Natural Wonders of Texas
- Mountains, forests, cavers and undisturbed beaches welcome visitors
- Freedom Papers
- Texas is famous for vast cattle ranches and oil booms, but our natural wonders are what awe and inspire travelers.
“Hiking scenic canyons and dense forests, exploring mysterious caverns, or relaxing on undisturbed beaches are just a few of... Full story
- Have Fun Getting the Job Done in Texas
- Texas: A premier meetings and convention destination
- Freedom Papers
- For meeting planners seeking their next destination for meetings of all sizes, Texas is a premier choice. To make planning meetings, conventions, and pre- and post-excursions easier, the Texas Tour and Meeting Guide provides a comprehensive... Full story
- Follow Your Nose and Taste Buds to Texas
- Texas Cuisine Boasts Broad Menu
- Freedom Papers
- Everything is bigger in Texas, including flavor. No matter what cuisine visitors find themselves craving, restaurants and food festivals around the state are sure to satisfy. So, hit the road and follow your nose and taste buds to Texas.
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- Happy Trails: Discovering Texas Wildlife
- Freedom Papers
- Warm spring temperatures, geographic diversity, ideal migration patterns
make Texas one of the world’s best stops for birders and other outdoor enthusiasts
Wild treasures in Texas go far beyond cattle, cactus and coyotes. In addition to a... Full story

- Texas Tourism Launches New Advertising Campaign
- Introducing On-Line, Interactive "Trip Planner" Tool & New Driving Tours
- FREEDOM PAPERS
- AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry today announced that Texas Tourism, the official tourism marketing organization for the State of Texas, launched a new television advertising campaign featuring some of the most unique and exciting places to be found in the... Full story