Elvis was here. And so was Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis. Jim Reeves slept here. These legendary performers and others from the days of the Louisiana Hayride and “rockabilly” music all spent some time either recording, being interviewed or even taking a nap on the couch in the lobby of the iconic KSIJ radio station […]
Trim carpentry is an acquired skill that may take years to develop fully, but like most home improvement projects, if one takes their time and can accept that there will be mistakes to correct, most of us are capable of some of the more complex tasks. Installing crown molding would have to fall under […]
Pounding hooves, fast horses and a break in the crowd as horses and riders came into the final stretch — that was Willie Shoemaker’s world for most of his life. Also known as William Lee Shoemaker, Bill Shoemaker and “The Shoe,” Willie knew how to get the best out of his thoroughbred mounts throughout […]
Did you know the State Fair of Texas didn’t originate in Dallas? Actually, it started in Corpus Christi in 1852 as the Lone Star Fair. At that time, there were a few small businesses and roughly 700 people living in this town. The Lone Star Fair event is thought to have primarily occurred on […]
There is probably nothing better to enhance the curb appeal of your home than a fresh coat of paint. Whether you are interested in taking advantage of a seller’s market or just wanting to spruce up your own castle, painting the exterior of your home is a great do-it-yourself project. The professional painters will […]
The most interesting road to White Sands National Park winds through Cloudcroft, New Mexico, high in the Sacramento Mountains. From two overlooks, travelers can view snow-covered mountain tops above and white gypsum sands spread across the foot of the Andres Mountain Range. The two ranges form the Tularosa Basin, which encases the sands. After a […]
While every corner of the world may claim its own dialect, Texas goes big toward its own communication style. People from other parts of the country have probably heard many typical Texan phrases, while some slang is purely local. Here’s a beginner’s guide for any recent transplants trying to acclimate to the language of […]
Whether you are a planting pro or a sapling novice, you may dream of creating an environment in which your flora and fauna is more likely to succeed. Greenhouses have surged in popularity as people seek hobbies that keep them close to home but still allow them to get outside. A greenhouse lets you […]
Named for the last great Comanche chief, Quanah Parker, the town bearing his name celebrates its legacy in various ways. Quanah, the county seat of Hardeman County, is a wonderful example of a community that began at the end of the rail line alongside cattle drives, mining expeditions and people seeking a new life. […]
Every year since 2005 the State Fair of Texas has had a contest known as the Big Tex Choice Awards. The concessionaires try new recipes to win the contest, and some of the recent entries have included fried beer, fried peaches and cream, deep fried seafood gumbo balls and lucky duck dumplin’. However, there […]
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