Eventually, it happens to the nicest concrete sidewalks and driveways. Cracks appear. The cause of the cracks can be temperature change, ground shifts or water damage. The hairline cracks that are common can most likely be ignored, but wider cracks should be filled and sealed, not only to improve the appearance, but also for […]
The historic town of Hico, Texas, made its debut on Honey Creek in the late 19th century. With the coming of the railroad, the town’s forefathers moved toward the new mode of transportation in 1880, a decision that proved prosperous for the community. New landmark buildings appeared, which have now withstood more than 100 […]
While legends often sound far-fetched, all of them have a basis of truth. In the case of María de Jesús de Ágreda, many pieces of her story have no explanation outside a mysterious and miraculous event. Born April 2, 1602, María Fernández Coronel grew up with a zeal for telling people the Gospel story, […]
Van life is a term that has grown in popularity during recent years, and while it may mean living minimally and full time in a converted van as depicted in the Oscar-winning movie Nomadland, van life is also popular for those looking for a custom rig for traveling part time and for vacations. Some […]
Enjoy Sonora, Texas, where western heritage is alive and well and adventure awaits you both above and below ground. Located where the Texas Hill Country meets the rugged Southwest, Sonora is rich with history and opportunities to explore. From downtown shopping, the historical district and museum to a 37-acre nature center and park, to […]
Born in Germany on April 5, 1801, Nicholas Adolphus Sterne was the oldest son of Emmanuel Sterne, who was an Orthodox Jew, and his wife, Helen, who was a Lutheran. At age 16, Adolphus was working in a passport office when he learned he was going to be conscripted into German military service. He […]
The first room you enter in your home is typically a catch-all area for shoes, bags, sports gear and more. While some houses are designed with space for this clutter, other homes are in need of a designated junk drop area. Enter the DIY mudroom. If you’re on a budget and cannot add square footage for your […]
The word cowboy doesn’t conjure images of a great literary mind raptly pondering the meaning of life, hunkered over a polished table in a book-lined library, but cowboy poetry has more in common with other literary genres than one might think. Like the plays of William Shakespeare, cowboy poetry is to be heard, not […]
Hidden in the Hill Country, the town of Mason, Texas, might surprise you with more than you imagined from a population of under 2,500. Don’t let its size fool you, though. Throughout the year, visit this hidden getaway for adventure or simply to relax and discover a host of gems within the county. In […]
Sooner or later, one of the walls in your home will probably suffer some kind of damage. Sometimes, cracks appear from your home settling. Other times, a hole may be made in the wall from children playing, or perhaps some minor damage will happen when you are moving a piece of furniture. Small cracks, […]
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