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In today's streaming era, all but lost is the romance of a night on the town, going to the opera house for a vaudeville performance, or catching a flick at the movie palace. But the blinking marquees and wrap-around neon aren't just memories. These icons of yesteryear still exist all over Texas. We've tracked down 60 theaters that have reinvented themselves again and again over the last century to keep their audiences entertained.
Newcomers to pan dulce, or sweet bread, might be surprised to discover that traditional Mexican sweet bread is not necessarily very sweet. Pan dulce, however, is an umbrella term for the colorful variety of baked goods, pastries and cookies commonly found in panaderías (bakeries) across the state.
These affordable and simple treats are most often and, might we say, best paired with a morning cup of coffee.
The open road calls the heritage traveler to discover new cultures and history within the Texas Tropical Trail Region. The border town of Laredo recently celebrated 271 years of existence! One of the oldest border towns, Laredo has a long history of Spanish settlement and American pride. Founded in 1755 by Cpt. Don Thomas Sánchez de Barrera y Gallardo, under leadership of José de Escandon, the city has been under the six flags of Texas.
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Nominate a Historic Business
Founded in San Antonio in 1922, USAA began when 25 Army officers met at the Gunter Hotel to find a way to obtain automobile insurance despite the frequent moves required by their military careers. The member-owned organization was initially known as the United States Army Automobile Insurance Association, with Maj. William H. Garrison of the U.S. Army Signal Corps serving as its first president. In 1924, after expanding membership to Navy, Marine, and Warrant officers, the organization became the United Services Automobile Association (USAA). Over the following century, USAA grew from an automobile insurance provider into a comprehensive financial-services company serving more than 13 million members of the military community and their families.
More than 700 Texas businesses have been honored for their historic significance with a Texas Treasure Business Award. Nominate your longtime favorite today!
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Upcoming Regional Events
Exploring Texas regionally is a great way to plan your travel across the state or organize day trips if you are staying in one community for several days. Click here to see all regions Explore Regions | Texas Time Travel
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Pecos Trail Region
Sept 12: Children's Health Fair, Midland
The Bush Family Home is hosting its annual fair to promote fun, active lifestyles through demonstrations like martial arts, dancing, and yoga.
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Independence Trail Region
Sept 12: Cowboy Heritage Day, Bastrop
For generations, the cowboy way of life has been woven into the story of Bastrop County—honor this legacy through Heritage Day's live demonstrations, historic photographs and artifacts, cowboy stories and songs, and hands-on activities.
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Tropical Trail Region
Sept 17-20: 2026 HummerBird Celebration, Rockport
Don’t miss the spectacular annual hummingbird migration, celebrated with boat birding trips, bus tours, photography classes, public bird banding, ranch tours, and more.
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Lakes Trail Region
Sept 18: Celebrando Herencia Hispana, Corsicana
Enjoy a community celebration of Hispanic culture and traditions filled with live music, food trucks, vendors, and family-friendly activities.
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Hill Country Trail Region
Sept 26: Texas Archeology Fair, Austin
Led by archeologists and organizations from across Texas, visitors of all ages will discover how archeologists study the history of peoples and cultures through artifacts and other evidence of past human activity.
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Mountain Trail Region
Oct 3: Chocolate Making with Cacao Coyatoc, El Paso
Using traditional techniques and real cacao beans, participants will learn the fascinating process of turning cacao into delicious, usable chocolate.
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Brazos Trail Region
Oct 9-10: The Hunters Moon Main Street Moon Fest, Calvert
Celebrate the magic of the Hunters Moon, transforming Calvert's eight-block historic downtown into a vibrant fall festival with live entertainment, unique competitions, artisan vendors, local shopping, and unforgettable community experiences.
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Forts Trail Region
Oct 9-10: Fort Griffin Living History Days, Albany
Step back to 1876—the nation’s centennial—and watch history come alive at Fort Griffin with frontier demonstrations, cavalry and artillery drills, longhorn cattle, the Army Camel Corps, chuckwagons, cowboy music and poetry, Centennial games, and more!
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