Culture

• Literary Texas is growing: indie bookstore expansion, horror fest and 40 library programs

  An Austin church will become a bookstore and café, Grapevine’s horror fest returns, and Laredo libraries host 40-plus programs—more places for Texas readers.

• Texas college rodeo returns: Texas Tech’s free Lubbock event and Tarleton’s six-title run

  Texas Tech’s Oct. 29–31 rodeo at the Equestrian Center includes 7 p.m. evening shows, $10 general admission, and free Saturday entry for children under 12.