Focus on Texas
…take you to the next level There are many steps to greatness, but our readers go above and beyond! On the stairway to heaven, or just enjoying a little piece of heaven on Earth, Texans love a…
February 2012 Photo Contest
Feeling inhibited? Follow the lead of these Texans in staying true to one’s passions We didn’t know what to expect with this Focus on Texas topic. We thought we’d…
April 2012 Photo Contest
From confetti-filled eggs to intricately decorated Ukrainian eggs, our readers share their favorite…
April 2016 Photo Contest
Grab hold and enjoy a thrilling and relaxing activity Built for relaxation and for play, these swings soar up, up and away! April 2016 This appeared in the April 2016 issue
March 2016 Photo Contest
Check out the most see-worthy fleet in Texas You may think we’ve gone off the deep end, but we asked to see what boats are making waves in your town, and you…
January 2016 Photo Contest
…these shots that have certainly earned their stripes. Not to be repetitive, but this competition shaped up nicely. January 2016 This appeared in the January 2016 issue
November 2015 Photo Contest
Readers’ cameras find harmony with the world around them Pickin’ which photos to publish this month was tough, but they had…
May 2015 Photo Contest
Some become heroes by rising to the occasion, some just by dressing up In big and small ways, our heroes go above and beyond the call of…
February 2015 Photo Contest
…bring out best in hotshot photographers Texans enjoy many beautiful, lazy summers, but the icy wonderland of a winter storm is truly a sight to behold. Sparkling icicles, frozen lanes and snowy…
October 2014 Photo Contest
…so much love, but as my family grows, my heart keeps pace without missing a beat. I’m not the only one. Your photos offer a precious peek into the loves of your lives. October 2014 This…
September 2014 Photo Contest
…ways readers pictured energy Energy is understood as the ability of a physical system to do work on other physical systems. It can be converted in form, but it cannot be created, and it cannot be…
August 2014 Photo Contest
…your “refreshing” photos, we got many pictures of ways to beat the heat—including celebrations of the indelible mark that rain can leave on a Texas soul after so many bitterly dry months.…
July 2014 Photo Contest
Join us, won’t you, as we share photos sent in by friends of ours The body language of friendship is…
May 2014 Photo Contest
Photos that touch you or renew your resolve Sources of inspiration are the driving force behind some of life’s most rewarding achievements. When facing…
March 2014 Photo Contest
Watch your step here. Lots of twists and turns and maybe some uncertain footing, but our readers…
December 2013 Photo Contest
One-of-a-kind items, crafted from good intentions and gifted hands There are some things you just…
November 2013 Photo Contest
Moments of courage can be captured in numerous ways, including straight-on bravery, inspiring reminders or lighthearted deeds of daring What is courage? That word often…
September 2013 Photo Contest
We pose this thought: If you can sit still long enough, check out these creative shots that make lasting memories Can you know someone by…
July 2013 Photo Contest
…is far from over when we hold in our hands the relics of the past. An old photograph might take us on a journey deep into France during World War II, or a manual typewriter might remind us of…
June 2013 Photo Contest
…world. Whether we’re having fun or saying hello to our fishy friends, underwater certainly is a wondrous place to be. So take a deep breath and slip with us beneath the surface as we admire our…
April 2013 Photo Contest
…have to look twice at these pictures, whether you’re seeing double or seeing something beyond the obvious Did you ever wonder if the person in the puddle is real, and you’re just a…
April 2017 Photo Contest
…and the winners have come home to roost. This flock of favorites flies in the face of the competition. April 2017 This appeared in the April 2017 issue
February 2017 Photo Contest
Don’t stall: See eye-catching structures from the countryside As the first warm rays of sun kiss…
January 2017 Photo Contest
…more great pics, and no need to dress in your Sunday best to enjoy them As places of worship, ceremony and reflection, churches hold a special place in the hearts and lives of Texans. Whether modest…
December 2016 Photo Contest
You don’t have to look far to find Texas originals We love our transplants, but native Texans are a…
