Gruene is a perfect destination for those looking to rewind and soak up the atmosphere of Old Texas. What's more, it is also a haven for music fans, with great local acts and legendary stars ...

Gruene, Texas was named as one of the best small towns ... then walk along Gruene Road to visit the shops. Shops include an old general store straight from the boondocking days, a cowboy hat ...

But why just watch TV when you can head to a Texas Hill Country town that was ... located in an 1870s cotton gin under the Gruene water tower, serves top sirloin and bacon-wrapped filets.

In arid West Texas, water seeps and bubbles from old wells, sometimes carrying oil, brackish water or other pollutants to the surface. But the real danger lies underground — where oil ...