It seems like only yesterday that CorsicanaNOW Magazine was just an idea. Would it work? At that time, only the big cities had full-color magazines. In late 2003, I was considering whether a community magazine that was direct mailed into every home and business in the Corsicana ZIP codes would be sustainable. Now, here […]
The Limestone County Historical Commission website indicates that the Springfield Cemetery, located within the boundaries of Fort Parker State Park, is the only visible reminder of the town of Springfield, the first county seat of Limestone County. The cemetery would be “in the middle of nowhere” today, were it not for its proximity to […]
The retro of today was the modern of yesterday. When the famed Route 66 highway was commissioned in 1926 and fully paved in 1930, it ran through small towns and booming cities southwest of its Chicago starting point through Amarillo’s wild west and Native American reservations and pueblos in New Mexico and Arizona, westward […]
As the holiday season approaches, Thanksgiving celebrations for friends and family commence. With that comes the need to decorate the house, but it can be difficult finding just the right touches for your fall party. Here are some unique crafts that will certainly be conversation pieces. Pumpkin Planters Supplies: A Sharpie, a large fake […]
As the holiday season approaches, McKinney, Texas, transforms into a winter wonderland that captivates visitors and locals alike. Known for its small-town charm and festive spirit, McKinney offers a plethora of holiday activities, events and decorations that create an enchanting atmosphere to delight all ages. Home for the Holidays Festival — November 24-26 McKinney’s […]
Ghost stories by flashlight may have seemed like a good idea at the time, but probably brought many a backyard campout to an early end. A special time with the kids or grandkids can produce a lifetime of good, happy memories with just a little planning and very little expense. Start the backyard activities […]
With 65 birthdays and more years of work behind them than in front, Baby Boomers and Gen Xers look forward to successful retirement years. An important ingredient is maintaining their health as economically as possible on fixed incomes. Whether shopping for a friend, relative or yourself, learning about Medicare and Medicare Advantage is critical […]
High desert forests of piñon, juniper and stately Ponderosa pines hug the Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway in New Mexico. Silver City earned its name and boomed in the 1870s when silver was discovered behind the Grant County Courthouse. Today, it serves as a base with amenities and all manner of […]
With proper maintenance, those old windows were meant to last forever. After all, they are composed of three simple components: wood, glass and putty. Some would even say that modern technology has made replacement windows more complex, and when something fails, it is harder to repair — if you can even find the parts. […]
Less than an hour’s drive north of Amarillo is the first of only two national monuments located in Texas. The Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument is well off the beaten path. Driving the well-maintained, two-lane road off Texas Highway 136 from Amarillo gives the feeling of being in the middle of a western movie. […]
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