Texas is filled with vast landscapes and historic sites. One of the highlights of Texas living is the Hill Country, located on the Edwards Plateau in the central area of the state. This region is known for its rustic, hilly landscapes, wineries, ranches, parks and sparkling waterways. Many people move to this region for its […]

The Hill Country covers a large swath of South and Central Texas — an impressive 25 counties, all told — and for most nature lovers, it is paradise. Though the region has seen extensive residential and economic growth in the past few years, it is still dominated by breathtaking views and expansive stretches of natural […]

Avid waterfowl enthusiasts know there’s nothing like having your own place to hunt. Many know too well the hassles of hunting public land. Waiting in lines at the boat ramp (or waking up earlier than anyone else to arrive first) or competing with other hunters to get to publicly known honey holes can make your […]

By Landmark Wildlife Management Texas is big. 268,596 square miles of big. Our skies are big. Our cattle horns long. Our rivers grand. Also big are our property taxes. Indeed, Texas is among the highest property tax rates in the country. Tax rates here can range anywhere from 1.2% to well over 2% of market […]

The Texas Hill Country features beautiful rolling hills formed from the natural limestone and quaint towns with grape fields and wineries dot the landscape. Fredericksburg is one of those towns and is known for its robust wine culture, the second largest wine tourism destination in the US, just behind Napa Valley, California. Check out the […]

It’s September. It’s Texas. To paraphrase Shakespeare, “Get thee to a swimming hole.” We bet even the Bard would have needed a refreshing break by this point of the summer. Attempting to rank the top five public swimming holes in the Texas Hill Country can make a few waves of its own among swimming purists, […]