All posts by Matthew Monk
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Jaguarundis: Is the Mystery of Texas Black Panther Sightings Solved?
Jaguarundis are the covert cats of south Texas, but could a small population of them in central Texas...
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Cut and Shoot, Texas: King of Best Named Towns in the Lone Star State
Many locations across the great state of Texas boast extraordinary names. Nearly all of them boast great stories...
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Bald Eagles in Texas are Making a Comeback: Where You Can See Them
Bald eagles in Texas? Yes! In recent years the population has been expanding. Once upon a time, bald eagles...
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Find Your Happy Hunting Grounds: The Best Dove Hunting in Texas
The birds await and dove season calls your name! So you've been sighting in your guns, you've nailed down the size...
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Quality Over Quantity for this Year’s Texas Wine Harvest
According to wine experts, this year may be one of unprecedented success for the quality of Texas...
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Blowout, Texas: When Bats Caused an Explosion and Named a Town
Texas is the undisputed king for towns with quirky names. Due to the mixture of different cultures during...
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Unmatched History and Scenery Await in Beautiful Brackettville
Brackettville sits 120 from San Antonio on the western edge of the Hill Country. It serves as the...
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Relish the Flavor at This Pickle Themed Restaurant
If pickles are your thing, then you're in luck. One Austin restaurant has turned this garnish into the...
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Scenery, Swimming, Beer, and the Devil’s Backbone: Blanco has it All
Blanco, Texas should be high on the running for best small town in the Lone Star State. Blanco...
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Hondo Crouch, the Legendary Swimming Cowboy Who Founded Luckenbach
Hondo Crouch is a legend among Texas legends. Primarily known as the founder of Luckenbach, the little settlement...
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Three Members of The Thin Blue Line Motorcycle Club Killed in Kerrville
On Saturday, three retired police officers, who were members of the Thin Blue Line Motorcycle Club, were killed...
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Get Ready for Your Best Dove Season Ever in the Texas Hill Country
Dove season is around the corner, which means it’s time to prepare. It’s a...
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The Show Must Go On! Kerrville Folk Festival Set for October
The Kerrville Folk Festival, a touchstone musical experience for the Texas-music die hard, is set to go. While...
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Basketball Buzz: 2020 is an Unprecedented Year in Hill Country Hoops
2020 has proven to be an unprecedented year for Hill Country hoops. Whether a basketball fan, a parent,...
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Diamondback Snake Seen in the Water Near the River Walk
One San Antonio resident got more than he bargained for as he discovered four diamondback snakes at the...
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What Will the School Year Hold for Texas Teachers During a Pandemic?
The Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) traded in its annual summit for a virtual one. Members and...
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Scenery, Outdoors, and Art: Ingram, Texas has it All
Ingram, Texas lies an hour outside of San Antonio. Only six miles west of Kerrville, Ingram is often...
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Bug Tussle, Texas: How a Quirky Texas Town Got its Name
Bug Tussle, Texas. Yes, this is the name of an actual Texas town. As many Texan travelers can relate,...
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Davy Crockett’s Mysterious Encounter with Bigfoot in Texas
If you’re from the Lone Star State, then you know that Davy Crockett is an important figure in...
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Must See Texas Tree Tunnels Near You: Take a Shaded Stroll Through Natural Beauty
While Texas may have a reputation for The Hill Country, High Plains, and Deserts, it also can boast...
