It’s the downtowns that give Texas towns their unmistakable charm. Texas’s downtowns are such a joy to talk about — they’re ...

When visiting Gruene, a town established by German farmers in the 1840s, the #1 thing on your to-do list should be seeing a show at the famous Gruene Hall, which is Texas' oldest operating dance hall, ...

With no state income tax, a lower cost of living, and plenty of sunshine, Texas is a prime retirement destination that ...

The Hill Country has some of the best dance halls: ...

Small towns are what retirees are seeking for retirement, and Texas is the bonus! Being the second-largest state in the U.S., ...

Bastrop has long leaned into its small-town charm — now, it’s being recognized for it. HGTV recently named Bastrop on its list of the “40 Most Charming Small Downtowns in America,” making it the only ...

The town’s proximity to the Guadalupe River made it a prime location for growing cotton, so it quickly grew into a thriving commercial center for the crop. Businesses started springing up left and ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — While Texas is known for its city skylines, its diverse landscapes ranging from the Hill Country to the Panhandle compliment the small town charm sprinkled across the state. WalletHub, ...

BASTROP, Texas — Bastrop is getting some cuteness cred from a big name in lifestyle content. HGTV.com published a list of "The 40 Most Charming Small Downtowns in America," and Bastrop was the only ...

This longtime hub for smoked meat is now the home of a wine bar book store and thriving food scene. Annie Brown Verdin is an Austin-based writer specializing in food and spirits, exploring the stories ...

Safe space stickers outside of businesses in Lockhart’s town square. (Photo by Madeline de Figueredo) The sound of Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” and the stomping of boots on hardwood echoed against the ...

Affluent Houston neighborBellaire is cashing in as the richest small town in Texas for 2025, according to new study from GoBankingRates. The report, "The Richest Small Town in Every State," used data ...