The Broken Spoke, Austin, TX
I look out the car window into the emblazoned world that the neon along South Lamar Boulevard paints up. Many treasures are hidden in the shadows of the alleys. While some of them are hard to find if you don’t know where to look, some are more well known—and for good reason, too. Tonight it’s … Read more
Steve’s Place, Thorndale, TX
We gassed, braked and steered our way through the backroads of Milam County. With Olle reading the map and Chris keeping the pick-up steady 65 at the wheel, we soon found ourselves in Downtown Texas, Texas. We’re on the hunt for a little-known honky-tonk that we’ve heard tell of for a long time. We don’t … Read more
Leon’s Store, Rockne, TX
Most every time I put my foot here, something is going on. Today we’re just rolling dice. I’m not much of a dice player, but my new friends help me out. Gary slips me a couple bucks under the table to throw in when I’ve lost my last pot, but it still ends with me … Read more
Circleville Store, Circleville, TX
The old gas pumps in front are all out of use. With the big chains selling cheap gas in the nearby town they are no longer worthwhile. Despite the fact of having no gas, this place has a lot to offer. There’s hardware supplies, fishing bait, groceries, hunting stuff and various objects all over the … Read more
Tolfur’s, Ammanville, TX
Across the road lies St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. In all of it’s glory, it’s a fine example of the painted churches in this area, but we’re not here to attend the church, or maybe we are. It’s another kind of church we’re aiming for, a countryside hangout and meeting place for the locals, … Read more
Dean’s Store, Weinert, TX
Once again, it has proven valuable to hang out in Hunter. Last night we went bar hopping back and forth between Happy Cow and Riley’s, and I can’t remember how many times we crossed those railroad tracks. Between talking to friends, singing along to Gary Stewart on the jukebox and sinking kongnecks someone put an … Read more
Harry’s on the Loop, Willow City, TX.
First thing I notice, stepping out of the car walking towards the screen door of Harry’s On The Loop, is the crackling sound from under my boots. The gravelled parking lot is covered with beer caps from the countless beers visitors from near and far has drunk here, drenching their thirst to the sound of … Read more
Club 21, Uhland, TX
We never intended to go looking for a ghost town but standing at the crossroads in Uhland I find myself in a place that appears to be totally uninhabited. One of the last outposts, something profound that easily goes by unnoticed if you don’t know to look behind the ragged façade of the old buildings. … Read more
The Devil’s Backbone Tavern, Fischer, TX
As we drive slowly into the deep valley, we cross the Guadalupe River more times than I can remember. Featured dizziness and concrete cap to spite it’s a pleasant trip in the shadows of the large oaks. My imagination meanders when I see the landscape. I gaze at the narrow hollow between the mountainsides and … Read more
Freiheit Country Store, Freiheit, TX
The Chevy rolls out into the plains, and with a sigh of relief, leaving the Texas Hill Country’s crests and hills behind only to be seen in the rear view mirror. The journey goes south along Freiheit road with extensive corn fields on both sides and at a safe distance from I-35. Further ahead, on … Read more
