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Many Texas homeowners are uneasy — 77 % support laws requiring removal of house-listing photos after a sale, citing safety and scam concerns. You can already ask agents or portals to scrub photos while you wait for legislation.

Rumors place the horror in Central Texas, South Texas, or even near Amarillo, but the massacre never occurred. The iconic house was relocated to Kingsland, and Leatherface was a fictional figure loosely inspired by Ed Gein.

NapLab’s nightmare index places San Antonio, McAllen, and El Paso among the 15 U.S. cities most likely to spawn nightmares, thanks to haunted sites, ghost stories, cemeteries, and lore across the Lone Star State.

Fall brings cooler temps and a slate of guided hikes into Palo Duro Canyon, from geology walks and birding to full-moon treks and star parties.

Texas is planning a 100-mile hike-and-bike trail from the Alamo in San Antonio to the State Capitol in Austin.

Fall brings chili season — in Texas, though, there’s one nonnegotiable rule: beans don’t belong.

Independent bookstores are enjoying a revival, especially in Texas. In Amarillo alone there are several unique shops offering niche collections and community events.

As fall arrives in Texas, male tarantulas leave their burrows in search of mates. You’ll likely spot them at night outdoors from late August through early November.

Texas has two NFL teams now (Cowboys, Texans), but San Antonio (or Austin-San Antonio) is emerging as the leading candidate for a third.

Texas has earned a top-5 ranking for slow food service in the U.S., per a study of 22,000 restaurants.

With 80% of Americans missing the Milky Way, Texas Parks & Wildlife is reviving night skies in state parks.

Four Texas airports have been ranked among the most stressful in the U.S., with one making the top 10. Delays, cancellations, and long waits make them a traveler’s nightmare.