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A chance encounter at the grocery store changed everything
VICTORIA, Texas — Sometimes the most meaningful connections happen by chance. For Pete Orta, a chance encounter with a lost dog at a grocery store became the beginning of a new life and the inspiration for a children's book.
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These 11 Waterfront Restaurants In Texas Are Worth The Drive When You Need A Change Of Scenery
Meals taste better when water is part of the view and Texas has no shortage of lakes, bays, rivers, and Gulf Coast spots where dinner comes with a breeze, a sunset, or the sound of boats easing by. When your usual weekend plans feel a little stale, a waterfront restaurant...
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Down A Quiet Gonzales Street, This Old Meat Market Smokes Beef Ribs Until They Fall Apart
Some of the best Texas barbecue hides in plain sight, tucked inside a simple metal building on the side of a divided highway. This particular smokehouse has earned a spot on the Texas Monthly Top 100 list, drawing road-trippers and locals who plan their entire day around lunch. The prices...
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This Rockport Restaurant on the Bay Serves Clam Chowder While Dolphins Surface Right Past Your Table
Some of the best meals happen in places you almost drive right past. Tucked along a quiet cove on the Texas coast, there’s a waterfront spot where the fish tastes fresh off the boat and dolphins occasionally roll up beside your table like uninvited but very welcome guests. It’s...
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Forget The Gulf Coast Crowds, These 10 Texas Seafood Spots Are Where Locals Go In 2026
The Gulf Coast gets all the attention. But the locals know better. They are not fighting for parking in the crowded beach towns or waiting an hour for a table with an ocean view. They are at these ten seafood spots, eating fresher fish, paying less, and actually enjoying their meal.
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Goliad survey calls for more dining options, longer downtown hours
GOLIAD — More restaurants and food options topped the wish list in a recent Main Street Goliad survey of 215 people about downtown shopping and community life. Limited selection and business hours were the most commonly reported obstacles. In the survey results shared by Main Street Goliad, 55% of...
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140-year-old Texas city inks $1.2M plans for first Whataburger
Whataburger has over 700 restaurants scattered across the Lone Star State. Like H-E-B, its wide reach and easy access have made the burger joint a beloved outpost for Texans craving a patty melt or a honey butter chicken biscuit. But contrary to popular belief, Whataburger has yet to open in every Texas town.
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140-Year-Old Kenedy Lands Its First Whataburger After Decades of 60-Mile Burger Runs
For as long as most residents can remember, a Whataburger craving in Kenedy meant a road trip. Now the city of fewer than 4,000 people, about 60 miles southeast of San Antonio, is getting its first location of the beloved Texas burger chain, built right onto a new gas station off Highway 181.
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This Texas All-You-Can-Eat Gem Is The Kind Of Place Locals Don’t Want Getting Too Famous
For years, this humble Woodsboro spot has been serving locals and passing travelers some of the best food in South Texas. Tuttle’s Grocery & Market is more than just a meat market – it’s a full-blown experience where you can load up on premium cuts, grab a breakfast taco, and settle in for an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet that’ll make you want to cancel your afternoon plans. With a 4.9-star rating and a fiercely loyal following, this family-owned spot has all the makings of a viral sensation, which is exactly what the regulars are hoping doesn’t happen.