Authentic Texas

Authentic Texas Authentic Texas - the heritage magazine of Texas. Authentic Texas is the Heritage Magazine of Texas. Box 208, Abilene, TX 79604.
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We are storytellers with a passion for gathering, preserving, & sharing the tales about the authentic people, places and things that make Texas unique. Authentic Texas is a quarterly magazine that promotes Texas people, places, events, and stories; the magazine is available in the traditional print version and/or via the digital version on our website (AuthenticTexas.com). It is available by paid

subscription and can be found for sale at retail outlets throughout the state (United and HEB grocery stores, Barnes & Noble, etc.). It’s also available at more than 100 visitor centers, historic sites, museums, and select cultural and heritage sites in the Lone Star state. We showcase the people, places, and products that make the Texas experience unique, from our rich and diverse heritage to today’s art and culture. We tell the true stories worth sharing, the stories that invite travelers to get in the car and come see for themselves. We tell those stories through content equal to its subject — words and images that do our state proud. Authentic Texas is a product of the Texas Heritage Trails, LLC, which is a coalition of five nonprofit heritage trail organizations from across the state. The Texas Brazos, Forts, Mountain, Pecos, and Plains Trail Regions promote community development through heritage tourism and are participants in the Texas Heritage Trails Program of the Texas Historical Commission. Our offices are located in Abilene, Texas; our mailing address is P.O.

Subscribe to Authentic Texas by Oct. 14 and you’ll be entered to win 2 tickets to the Cowboys vs. Commanders on Oct. 19!...
09/28/2025

Subscribe to Authentic Texas by Oct. 14 and you’ll be entered to win 2 tickets to the Cowboys vs. Commanders on Oct. 19! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate Texas heritage and the Cowboys. Every subscription = one entry.

In the Abilene area this evening? This promises to be fun, interesting and educational - hope to see you there!
09/23/2025

In the Abilene area this evening? This promises to be fun, interesting and educational - hope to see you there!

The big screen premiere for E Pluribus Texas tonight at the Paramount in Abilene! Come see us at 6 if you are in the area!

Mark your calendar! This year's Annual Duda Forum on Historic Preservation and Sustainable Development will be a deep d...
09/22/2025

Mark your calendar!

This year's Annual Duda Forum on Historic Preservation and Sustainable Development will be a deep dive into Texas’s iconic historic courthouses.

The event kicks off November 20 with a keynote at the Travis County Courthouse in Austin, followed by a full day at the Comal County Courthouse in New Braunfels. Sessions will spotlight restoration strategies, modern adaptations, and the powerful role courthouses play in community revitalization.

Brought to you by the Texas Historical Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving buildings, artifacts, and culture of the Lone Star State's rich and diverse past - and one of our editorial partners!

Let's talk tacos today at 2 p.m. with the !Listen in while Mando Rayo, taco ambassador, food explorer, and podcaster, t...
09/22/2025

Let's talk tacos today at 2 p.m. with the !

Listen in while Mando Rayo, taco ambassador, food explorer, and podcaster, talks about his soon-to-be-released book "The Tacos of Texas" with Michele Chan Santos, Coordinator of the Texas Center for the Book! See Details and Register online at https://bit.ly/TXBookChatRayo

This is just one of numerous programs offered by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, one of our editorial partners!

Join in while Mando Rayo, taco ambassador, food explorer, and podcaster, talks about his soon-to-be-released book "The T...
09/08/2025

Join in while Mando Rayo, taco ambassador, food explorer, and podcaster, talks about his soon-to-be-released book "The Tacos of Texas" with Michele Chan Santos, Coordinator of the Texas Center for the Book! See Details and Register online at https://bit.ly/TXBookChatRayo

This is just one of numerous programs offered by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, one of our editorial partners.

07/23/2025

Wednesday lunch special: Crispy fried catfish and shrimp! Come see us!

Did an interview on Tuesday, with Mike Carlisle and The Heritage Magazine of Texas! Had a great time with Mike and Mary Margaret, promoting Live Oak County and especially the Dobie Dichos celebration to be held this fall!

Our hearts are breaking for all those in Central Texas impacted by the devastating flash floods. We are praying for comf...
07/06/2025

Our hearts are breaking for all those in Central Texas impacted by the devastating flash floods. We are praying for comfort, healing, and strength for those families still waiting on news, those that have lost loved ones, and the first responders working around the clock to support our communities. Join us in praying for those families and communities and in helping in any way we can.

We recommend donating to Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort- https://www.disasterreliefeffort.org/ or Samaritan's Purse- https://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/deadly-flooding-hits-central-texas/
or any of these organizations that have also been recommended:
https://arkofhighlandlakes.org/flood-response-070525/
https://texsar.networkforgood.com/projects/236695-2024-annual-appeal
https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201

Today marks the 160th anniversary of June 19, 1865, when General Gordon Granger proclaimed freedom for nearly 250,000 en...
06/19/2025

Today marks the 160th anniversary of June 19, 1865, when General Gordon Granger proclaimed freedom for nearly 250,000 enslaved Texans. Today, we honor this powerful legacy and reflect on the resilience and spirit of the African American community in Texas.

Learn about the history and significance of Juneteenth from Sam Collins III
authentictexas.com/160-years-of-freedom
Texas Historical Commission

June 19, 2025, will mark the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth, a momentous commemoration that celebrates the evolution of our country to a more perfect union.

"It's always been about the romance of wildcatting. There's the guy who bets his last nickel he's gonna hit a gusher."Fr...
05/26/2025

"It's always been about the romance of wildcatting. There's the guy who bets his last nickel he's gonna hit a gusher."

From James Dean’s iconic oil‑soaked scene in "Giant" to the scheming Ewings in "Dallas," Texas oil has fueled Hollywood drama for decades. Now Taylor Sheridan’s "Landman" continues the tradition, with real petroleum engineers advising the production.

Tell us—Which Texas oil story captures your imagination the most?
"Giant" (1956)
"Dallas" (1978‑1991)
"Landman" (2024)

Vote in the comments, then tap the link in our bio for the full timeline of Texas oil on screen and to subscribe to Authentic Texas.

On this Memorial Day, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, knowing that freedom isn’t free. Texans have stood...
05/26/2025

On this Memorial Day, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, knowing that freedom isn’t free. Texans have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Americans from every state. Serving, protecting, and, all too often, laying down their lives.

We remember them. We thank them. And we pledge to keep their stories alive.

Towering Texaco and Sinclair signs lead to Cooks Garage—a neon‑lit warehouse filled with classic cars, burgers and red‑d...
05/26/2025

Towering Texaco and Sinclair signs lead to Cooks Garage—a neon‑lit warehouse filled with classic cars, burgers and red‑dirt concerts. Outdoor shows play beneath restored oil‑company billboards; first‑Saturday Coffee & Cars is a must.

Have you rolled into the Texas Plains Trail Region to Cooks Garage for a show—or just to count the vintage signs? Tell us your favorite memory!

Visit the link in our bio to learn more about Cooks Garage & Events and subscribe!

Long before oil, Texans traded rainbow‑hued chert—stone sharper than steel. Alibates flint near Amarillo, veined red and...
05/25/2025

Long before oil, Texans traded rainbow‑hued chert—stone sharper than steel. Alibates flint near Amarillo, veined red and white, traveled hundreds of miles in prehistoric networks. Quarry pits dot the National Monument today.

Which color of Texas chert would you keep for tools—or jewelry?

Visit the link in our bio to learn more about chert and subscribe!

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Authentic Texas is the Heritage Magazine of Texas. Authentic Texas is a product of the Texas Heritage Trails, LLC, which is a coalition of five nonprofit heritage trail organizations from across the state. The Texas Forts, Lakes, Mountain, Plains and Tropical Trail Regions promote community development through heritage tourism and are participants in the Texas Heritage Trails Program of the Texas Historical Commission. We showcase the people, places, and products that make the Texas experience unique, from our rich and diverse heritage to today’s art and culture. We tell the true stories worth sharing, the stories that invite travelers to get in the car and come see for themselves. We tell those stories through content equal to its subject — words and images that do our state proud. Authentic Texas is a full-color, slick magazine that promotes Texas people, places, events, and stories. Produced quarterly, Authentic Texas is available at no cost from more than 100 visitor centers, heritage sites, and select business establishments throughout the Lone Star State. Due to overwhelming demand, it is also available by subscription.