Feature It’s Rocket Science (And So Much More) High school students learn to problem-solve by building giant, powerful rockets
Feature Still in the Saddle Again Calf roping at 80? Competition—and camaraderie—have no upper limits in the senior rodeo circuit
Texas USA Proudly Mr. Crappie Plumber-turned-fishing master to be honored for success in and promotion of the sport he loves
Footnotes in Texas History It Still Reigns At 50, Elmer Kelton’s ‘The Time It Never Rained’ remains ‘a book of the heart’
October 2023 Photo Contest Focus on Texas: Helping Out Youthful curiosity and bonding can turn into lifelong habits
Reader Contest Finish This Sentence Help us finish this month’s sentence and you could see your answer in the magazine
Feature Dance Hall Darlings After decades of rocking the countryside, the beloved Triumphs take a final bow
Feature Bigger and Better—Together Makers grow Texas’ colorful homecoming mum tradition—and their own skills—by working cooperatively
September 2023 Photo Contest Focus on Texas: Night Sky While the darkness hides some marvels, it brings others front and center
Hit the Road with Chet Garner Mysterious Markings Native drawings in aptly named Paint Rock offer intriguing clues
Hit the Road with Chet Garner Extracurricular Activities A small-town schoolhouse is now a community-focused brewhouse
Hit the Road with Chet Garner One Weird Wonder Austin’s Cathedral of Junk is an unfolding work of … art?
Hit the Road With Chet Garner True Texploration See all the places Chet has visited with Texas Co-op Power
Energy Efficiency Q&A: Breaking Down Energy-Saving Claims Know the truth when planning conservation measures
Energy Efficiency Is Your Attic’s Insulation Adequate? Updates to older homes could help save 15% or more in energy costs
Energy Efficiency Explore Expanded Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency Some new vehicles and home improvements come with incentives
FEATURE Finders, Keepers Tournament fishing sends high school teams across the water in search of big bass
Feature Honing Their Futures High schools offer hands-on career training in fields that include biotechnology, manufacturing, meat processing and cosmetology
Feature Showtime at the Charreada The Mexican forebear to American rodeo emphasizes tradition, grand style and equestrian skill