The Texas Almanac has been the ultimate resource on life in Texas since it was first published in 1857. The Texas Almanac 2008-2009 is printed in full color on 50-lb glossy stock, the perfect format for displaying color photos of Texas from the Gulf of Mexico to the West Texas mountains. Color relief maps of the state and each of its 254 counties show topography, major and minor roads, waterways, parks and other attractions. Each county map is accompanied by a profile outlining that county's history, physical features, recreation, population and economy. Special features in the 64th Edition include: an overview of archeology in Texas with a list of unique sites to visit and a map to locate landmarks and museums; a history of stagecoach travel on the Texas frontier, important in transporting people, mail and goods across the state; a look at the Civilian Conservation Corps in Texas, which developed 56 state, national and local parks between 1933 and 1942; a history of Cajuns in Texas, where they came from, where they settled and their unique contributions to Texas; and a history of minor league baseball in Texas.

The Texas Almanac 2016-2017 includes these new feature articles:A history of Texas' various food regions-from Tex-Mex to barbecue-written by Dotty Griffith, longtime food writer for The Dallas Morning News and author of The Texas Holiday Cookbook, Celebrating Barbecue, and Wild About Chili. A look at the big business of Texas wine, including a history of grape growing and winemaking, written by Melinda Esco, author of Texas Wineries. The story of Assault, the feisty chestnut colt from King Ranch who injured his right forefoot as a foal but loved to run and went on to win the 1946 Triple Crown. This article spotlights the 70th anniversary of Assault's historic feat, which earned him the nickname "The Club-Footed Comet." A overview of professional and college sports in Texas written by Norm Hitzges, a popular sports-talk radio host in the DFW area for 40 years; the author of several sports books, including Greatest Team Ever: The Dallas Cowboys Dynasty of The 1990s; and the television play-by-play voice for the Dallas Sidekicks. MAJOR SECTIONS UPDATED FOR EACH EDITIONAn illustrated History of The Lone Star State. The Environment, including geology, plant life, wildlife, rivers, lakes. Weather highlights of the previous two years, plus a list of destructive weather dating from 1766. Agriculture, including data on production of crops, fruits, vegetables, livestock, and dairy. A Pronunciation Guide to Texas town and county names. Business and Transportation, with an expanded section on Oil and Gas. A two-year Astronomical Calendar, including moon phases, sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, eclipses, and meteor showers. Recreation, with details on state and national parks, landmarks, and wildlife refuges. Sports, including lists of high school and college sports champions, the records of professional sports teams, as well as lists of Texas Olympians and Texas Sports Hall of Fame inductees. Counties, a large section featuring detailed county maps and profiles for Texas' 254 counties. Population figures, including the latest estimates from the State Data Center. A comprehensive list of Texas cities and towns. Politics, Elections, and information on Federal, State, and Local governments. Culture and the Arts, including a list of civic and religious holidays. Health and Science, with charts of vital statistics. Education, including a complete list of colleges and universities, and University Interscholastic League results. Obituaries of notable Texans.

The Texas Almanac 2018–2019 includes these new feature articles: WATER - An in-depth overview of the state of water in Texas, written by conservationist Dr. Andrew Sansom. Author of the acclaimed book Water in Texas, Dr. Sansom provides compelling new information in this Almanac article. A former executive director of both the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Nature Conservancy, he has won many awards for managing and protecting natural resources and currently is Research Professor of Geography and Executive Director of The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University.   “No natural resource has greater significance for the future of Texas than water.  In Texas, the population is expected to essentially double in the next generation and yet we have already given permission for more water to be drawn from many of our rivers than is actually in them.�   HUNTING - A look at the popularity of hunting in Texas by Luke Clayton, a longtime outdoors writer, radio host, and book author. Clayton, who grew up hunting and fishing in rural northeast Texas, also discusses the overpopulation problem of wild hogs and provides his favorite recipes for all types of wild game. A prolific voice for hunters, Clayton hosts three weekly outdoors radio shows, writes a weekly hunting and fishing column that appears in more than 30 newspapers, and writes for magazines, such as Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine and Texas Wildlife.   “After spending about 55 years in the pursuit of fish and game all over this country and several others, I have come to the conclusion that some people are born to hunt and some are not, but that spark of DNA passed down through the eons from our hunting forefathers is alive in all of us.�   SPORTSWOMEN - Cookbook author and food editor Dotty Griffith writes about women who love both hunting and fishing, and she offers up a few of her favorite recipes.   “I grew up in a hunting and fishing family. Not every woman is that lucky but that's no reason not to learn how. More women are getting into outdoor sports on their own, not as tag-alongs. From equipment to fashion, women are becoming a force in what used to be almost exclusively a man's world.� FISHING - Fishing guide and expert Kevin “K.T.� Townsend writes about angling in Texas. Townsend is the author of the online blog K.T. Diaries and gives an overview of both saltwater and freshwater fishing from the Gulf Coast to the state’s many rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.   “I can still remember fishing with my grandfather, who became a guide after taking early retirement. He would put me in the front of his john boat with a cane pole. . . . It seemed like we filled up the fish basket on every trip.�

The Texas Almanac 2016-2017 includes these new feature articles:A history of Texas' various food regions-from Tex-Mex to barbecue-written by Dotty Griffith, longtime food writer for The Dallas Morning News and author of The Texas Holiday Cookbook, Celebrating Barbecue, and Wild About Chili. A look at the big business of Texas wine, including a history of grape growing and winemaking, written by Melinda Esco, author of Texas Wineries. The story of Assault, the feisty chestnut colt from King Ranch who injured his right forefoot as a foal but loved to run and went on to win the 1946 Triple Crown. This article spotlights the 70th anniversary of Assault's historic feat, which earned him the nickname "The Club-Footed Comet." A overview of professional and college sports in Texas written by Norm Hitzges, a popular sports-talk radio host in the DFW area for 40 years; the author of several sports books, including Greatest Team Ever: The Dallas Cowboys Dynasty of The 1990s; and the television play-by-play voice for the Dallas Sidekicks. MAJOR SECTIONS UPDATED FOR EACH EDITIONAn illustrated History of The Lone Star State. The Environment, including geology, plant life, wildlife, rivers, lakes. Weather highlights of the previous two years, plus a list of destructive weather dating from 1766. Agriculture, including data on production of crops, fruits, vegetables, livestock, and dairy. A Pronunciation Guide to Texas town and county names. Business and Transportation, with an expanded section on Oil and Gas. A two-year Astronomical Calendar, including moon phases, sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, eclipses, and meteor showers. Recreation, with details on state and national parks, landmarks, and wildlife refuges. Sports, including lists of high school and college sports champions, the records of professional sports teams, as well as lists of Texas Olympians and Texas Sports Hall of Fame inductees. Counties, a large section featuring detailed county maps and profiles for Texas' 254 counties. Population figures, including the latest estimates from the State Data Center. A comprehensive list of Texas cities and towns. Politics, Elections, and information on Federal, State, and Local governments. Culture and the Arts, including a list of civic and religious holidays. Health and Science, with charts of vital statistics. Education, including a complete list of colleges and universities, and University Interscholastic League results. Obituaries of notable Texans.

FEATURES OF THE TEXAS ALMANAC 2014-2015 - Cover article on the historic ranches of Texas by Texana writer Mike Cox. - Article on the Western art and artists of Texas by Houston businessman and art collector J. P. Bryan, who has amassed the world's largest Texana collection. - Coverage of the 2012 elections, redistricting, and the 2012 Texas Olympic medalists. - Feature on Texass renowned angora goat and mohair industry. - A look back at Assault, the King Ranchs champion thoroughbred racehorse and the only Texas racehorse to win the Triple Crown. MAJOR SECTIONS UPDATED FOR EACH EDITION - The Environment, including geology, plant life, wildlife, rivers, and lakes. - Weather highlights of the previous two years, plus a list of destructive weather dating from 1766. - Two-year Astronomical Calendar that shows moon phases, times of sunrise and sunset, moonrise and moonset, eclipses, and meteor showers. - Recreation, with details on state and national parks and forests, landmarks, and fairs and festivals. - Sports, including lists of high school football and basketball champions, professional sports teams, Texas Olympians, and Texas Sports Hall of Fame inductees. - Counties section, with detailed county maps and profiles for Texass 254 counties. - Population figures from the 2010 US Census and State Data Center estimates as of 2012. - Comprehensive list of Texas Cities and Towns. - Politics, Elections, and information on Federal, State, and Local Governments. - Culture and the Arts, including a list of civic and religious Holidays. - Religion census of 2010 by denomination and adherents; breakdown on metro areas and counties. - Health and Science, with charts of vital statistics. - Education, including a complete list of colleges and universities, and UIL results. - Business and Transportation, with an expanded section on Oil and Gas. - Agriculture, including data on production of crops, fruits, vegetables, livestock, and dairy. - Obituaries of nota

FEATURES OF THE TEXAS ALMANAC 2014-2015
- Sketches of eight historic ranches of Texas by Texana writer Mike Cox.
- Article on the Texas art and artists by Houston businessman and art collector J.P. Bryan, who has amassed the world's largest Texana collection.
- Coverage of the 2012 elections, redistricting, and the 2012 Texas Olympic medalists.
- An update on Major League Baseball in Texas.
- Lists of sports champions -- high school, college, and professional.
MAJOR SECTIONS UPDATED FOR EACH EDITION
- The Environment, including geology, plant life, wildlife, rivers, and lakes.
- Weather highlights of the previous two years, plus a list of destructive weather dating from 1766.
- Two-year Astronomical Calendar that shows moon phases, times of sunrise and sunset, moonrise and moonset, eclipses, and meteor showers.
- Recreation, with details on state and national parks and forests, landmarks, and fairs and festivals.
- Sports, including lists of high school football and basketball champions, professional sports teams, Texas Olympians, and Texas Sports Hall of Fame inductees.
- Counties section, with detailed county maps and profiles for Texas's 254 counties.
- Population figures from the 2010 US Census and State Data Center estimates as of 2012.
- Comprehensive list of Texas Cities and Towns.
- Politics, Elections, and information on Federal, State, and Local Governments.
- Culture and the Arts, including a list of civic and religious Holidays.
- Religion census of 2010 by denomination and adherents; breakdown on metro areas and counties.
- Health and Science, with charts of vital statistics.
- Education, including a complete list of colleges and universities, and UIL results.
- Business and Transportation, with an expanded section on Oil and Gas.
- Agriculture, including data on production of crops, fruits, vegetables, livestock, and dairy.
- Obituaries of notable Texans.
- Pronunciation Guide to Texas town and county names.

First published in 1857, the Texas Almanac has a long history of chronicling the Lone Star State and its residents. The Almanac's 66th edition is printed in full color and includes hundreds of photographs from every region of the state. Color maps of the state and each of its 254 counties show relief, major and minor roads, waterways, parks, and other attractions. Each county map is accompanied by a profile outlining that county's history, physical features, recreation, population, and economy.

"Special features in the 66th Edition include: "
- An article on the birth of the Austin music scene and the influence on it by legendary musician Willie Nelson, written by Nelson biographer Joe Nick Patoski. The Austin music scene is recognized worldwide through Austin City Limits, the longest running music program on American television.
- A history of the Civil War in Texas to mark the 150th year since the beginning of that conflict. Composed by Texana writer Mike Cox, the article highlights the unique aspects of the war in Texas, such as the Great Hanging at Gainesville and the Battle of Palmito Ranch.
- Newly released 2010 population figures.
- A complete history of voter turnout in Texas going back to 1866.
- A history of professional football in Texas.
- Comprehensive lists of high school football and basketball championships, Texas Olympians, and Texas Sports Hall of Fame inductees.

The "Texas Almanac 2012-2013" includes articles and data about:
- history and government
- population and demographics
- the natural environment
- sports and recreation
- business and transportation
- oil and minerals
- agriculture
- science and health
- education
- culture and the arts
- obituaries of notable Texans
- pronunciation guide to town and county names