Texas Highways, Volume 59, Number 7, July 2012 Page: 2
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Readers sound off
The Brazos and South Austin
Postcards
Texas Quilt Museum
Two historic buildings in La
Grange showcase the quilter's
art, underscoring its many
forms. Plus: Restorations at
Fort Chadbourne near
Abilene; quirky lodging at
McKinney Roughs Nature
Park near Austin.
I TH Taste
Uncommon Grounds
Some Dallas-area residents
are planting gardens in un-
likely places, such as roof-
tops, vacant lots, and truck
beds, while educating the
public about good nutrition.Plus: Le Petite Gourmet Shoppe
in La Grange.
Weekender
Spirit of Saint Jo
Saint Jo's jumpin' these days
as renovations in this Old West
town bring together history,
food, and culture. Plus: The Pan-
handle-Plains Historical Muse-
um's revamped Pioneer Town.
Speaking of Texas
East Texas Original
A tribute to the late Howard
Peacock-man of letters,
avowed tree hugger, and
friend of the Big Thicket,
TH Traveler
A roundup of July events
The Lady Bird Johnson Wild-
flower Center commemoratesits namesake's 100th Nrth
day, Possum Kingdom Iike
celebrates the Fourth and
the outdoor musical TEXA'
continues near Canyon.
I TH Daytripper
Luling: Land of Meats
and Melons
Barbecue and watermelons
dominate Chet Garner's
daytrip to Luling, but he finds
time to check out the area's
oil-boom history, swim at
the historic Zedler Mill, and
hike in Palmetto State Park.
Window on Texas
Light Show
The 32-inch Gueymard
Research Telescope at the
George Observatory, near
Needville, gets star treatment.About Our Covers
FRONT: Cyclists explore the 582-foot Clar-
ity Tunnel on the Quitaque Canyon Trail,
part of the Caprock Canyons Trailway.
Photo E. Dan Klepper
BACK: Sundonce crew members were
among the first balloonists to complete
the Ring Toss at last year's Great Texas
Balloon Race in Longview. See page 46.
Photo Cindy Petrehn Photography
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