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Shilo Urban

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Person on horseback with a Texas flag.
June 2026 Issue

Palo Duro Canyon Shapes the Sound and Spectacle of the Outdoor Musical 'Texas'

The natural setting provides opportunities and challenges for the production team.

Story by Shilo Urban
A painting of Spanish colonists and Native Americans having a feast.
November 2025 Issue

Move Over, Massachusetts! Spanish Colonists and Native Americans Shared a Thanksgiving Feast in Texas Long Before the Pilgrims

The historic feast likely featured carne asada, menudo and freshly caught fish.

Story by Shilo Urban
Three Texas pecans.
December 2025 Issue

The Pecan Has Become an Enduring Symbol of Texas

The pecan is our official tree and nut and so much more.

Story by Shilo Urban
Raymond Urban next to a monument on Guadalupe Peak.
January/February 2026 Issue

Novice Game Warden Experienced TV-Worthy Adventures in a Remote Texas Outpost

Texas lawman served in rugged Guadalupe Mountains in the 1960s.

Story by Shilo Urban