Feature Making Space for Everyone Light pollution blotting out the stars? Head to your local planetarium By Melissa Gaskill
Feature The Fungus Among Us The good times just mushroom when small-town festivals celebrate local produce By Pam LeBlanc
Observations Speaking of Long Commutes Finding silver linings—and snacks—when it’s hard to find childcare By Erica Flocke
Feature Sharing the Trail The largest one-day powwow in Texas offers a platform to revel in heritage and tradition By Mark Wangrin
Finish This Sentence Need a Hobby? Learn To … Here are the many ways readers finished this sentence By Texas Co-op Power Readers
Footnotes in Texas History The Line in the Sand Where does West Texas begin? The 100th meridian, more or less By W.F. Strong
SPONSORED STORY Silver and Steel: Wilson Capron at the 40th Annual Trappings of Texas Join us September 17–19 for opening weekend events at the Museum of the Big Bend
Currents Lumberjacks and Donkeys Some of the stuff we looked into while you were reading last month’s issue By Texas Co-op Power Staff
Reader Contest Finish This Sentence Help us finish this month’s sentence and you could see your answer in the magazine
September 2026 Photo Contest Focus on Texas: Rodeo Hang on for the ride of your life Curated by Grace Fultz
Hit The Road with Chet Garner The Mother of All State Parks Explore history amid peace and quiet along the Leon River By Chet Garner
Texas USA Keeping Watch Dedicated volunteers help keep Galveston’s beaches a safe haven for fun in the sun By Pam Leblanc
Feature Getting Around Texas Meet the ‘grandfluencer’ who’s inspiring folks to get out and see all they can By Claire Stevens
Feature A Big Leap From Doodles Colorful, whimsical animal sculptures across Texas escape from Jeffie Brewer’s workshop Story and photos by Anna Mazurek
Footnotes in Texas History It’s About Time How cowboys counted the hours out on the dusty trail By W.F. Strong
August 2026 Photo Contest Focus on Texas: Underwater Life A deep dive into the drink Curated by Grace Fultz
Feature Crash Course In this town—population zero—first responders from across the globe hone lifesaving skills By Bob McCullough
Observations Wallow Awhile Maybe pigs are onto something with their love of mud By Cynthia L. Matlock
TCP Kitchen Pancakes and Waffles Breakfast will never be the same after tasting these morning staples By Vianney Rodriguez, Food Editor
TCP Kitchen The Art of the Sandwich Warm your heart with a meal dressed in layers By Vianney Rodriguez, Food Editor
TCP Kitchen After-School Snacks Readers share family sweet treats that answer the final school bell By Vianney Rodriguez, Food Editor
TCP Kitchen Don’t Skimp on Shrimp This seafood is swimming in flavor—plus there’s firecrackers By Vianney Rodriguez, Food Editor
Hit The Road with Chet Garner The Mother of All State Parks Explore history amid peace and quiet along the Leon River By Chet Garner
Hit The Road with Chet Garner Play Time on the Prairie The ‘Fort Griffin Fandangle’ is a spectacle like no other By Chet Garner
Hit The Road with Chet Garner Waiting on the Wings The world’s largest bat colony emerges from a cave outside San Antonio By Chet Garner
Hit The Road with Chet Garner The Palace in Paris Statesmanship and storytelling at the Sam Bell Maxey House By Chet Garner
Hit the Road With Chet Garner True Texploration See all the places Chet has visited with Texas Co-op Power
Safety Safety Tips for Before, During and After the Storm Stay prepared for when storms strike By Texas Co-op Power Staff
Energy Efficiency Upgrade Your Computer for Efficiency’s Sake And enjoy other benefits too By Texas Co-op Power Staff
Energy Efficiency Energy-Saving Summer Tips Easy ideas for keeping money in your pocket By Texas Co-op Power Staff
Observations Carpe Diem, Mom Impromptu, simple celebrations set an entertaining standard By Babs Rodriguez
Footnotes in Texas History He Gave Us the Stars An eccentric banker funded the McDonald Observatory against family wishes By W.F. Strong
Texas USA Texas Waterman Saltwater savvy and lifesaving skills keep beachgoers safe on the coast that Gene Gore loves By Erich Schlegel
Feature When Crates Became Canvases The label art that sold Rio Grande Valley produce By Eileen Mattei
Feature Drawing Power From Thin Air American Wind Power Center hails the windmill, which produces precious water from arid gusts Story and photos by Russell Graves
