Texas Barbecue No other Texas dish catches the attention of diners around the world like Texas barbecue. This smokin' subject is a favorite topic of discussion--and argument--as visitors and residents alike try to figure out just where the best barbecue can be found.

• Scarborough Faire® Renaissance Faire, Waxahachie, through May 26
• Rabbit Fest, Copperas Cove, May 15-18
• Lee County Fair & Rodeo, Giddings, May 16-17
• Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival, Richardson, May 16-18
• Pasadena Strawberry Festival, Pasadena. May 16-18
• Houston Highland Games and Celtic Festival, May 17-18
• National Polka Festival, Ennis, May 23-25
• Texas State Arts and Crafts Fair, Kerrville, May 23-26
• Georgetown Festival of the Arts, May 31-June 8
• Shrimporee, Aransas Pass, June 6-8
• Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games, Arlington, June 6-8
• Dublin Dr Pepper Celebration, Dublin, June 7
  • more May festivals, June festivals
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• Ripley’s San Antonio Odditorium Opens
• LBJ Ranch Barbecue Planned for LBJ Centennial
• Crawford Businesses Prepare for Worldwide Attention
• UK Michelin Star Chef Opening Restaurant in Lake Conroe
• Travel Alert Updated for Mexico
• Houston Bush Intercontinental Plans $1.2 Billion Expansion
• Driskill Goes Green
• NYLO Hotels Breaks Ground for New Irving Property
• Houston Gets CityPass
  • more Texas travel news

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