Names of civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X and John Lewis are known to everyone nationwide, young and old. But here in Texas, much of the progress toward equality was spearheaded by an unassuming woman in old South Dallas. Juanita Jewel Craft helped change the face of race relations in […]
Got a hand-me-down piece of furniture that’s not exactly your style? Or a curbside treasure that needs a little TLC? Maybe there’s an antique piece you’d like to modernize, or a beloved piece that’s beginning to look worn. Whatever your furniture makeover goals, refinishing is an affordable approach. Prep Work Whether you’re going to re-paint or […]
Today, many modern kitchen faucets come with a single handle including a sprayer instead of dual handles for hot water and cold water and a separate sprayer. If you are installing a single handle faucet, it may require an adaptor or plugs for covering the holes if you have a three-hole sink, but the […]
Looking for the perfect day trip or perhaps a nearby overnight getaway? North of Fort Worth, a world of nature waits to provide relaxation and a fantastic opportunity to spend time outdoors. The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge includes forests, prairies and wetlands. When the city created Lake Worth in 1914, they purchased […]
A legendary western town, the city of Aurora, Texas, is located about 30 miles northwest of Fort Worth. For almost 125 years, the Wise County location’s claim to fame has been an alien named Ned. Ned’s voyage to Aurora was reported in The Dallas Morning News on April 19, 1897. The report tells of […]
Heading south, a short drive leads to Glen Rose. Near the intersection of Texas highways 67 and 144, prepare for more than expected when visiting this community. Known as the Dinosaur Capital of Texas, you can’t visit without reminders of the beloved beasts. Dinosaur Valley State Park offers a well-known place to see tracks. […]
Underneath the familiar 10-gallon hat was a genuine Texan, not just a character from Hollywood groomed for his world-famous role. Larry Hagman was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on September 21, 1931, and though having spent some of his childhood in California living with his grandmother, he returned to the Lone Star State and […]
Driving along Texas byways, especially country roads, it’s not unusual to spot an overgrown patch of land with an almost falling down, weather-beaten house. But breaking through the brush bravely are flowering bushes, untrimmed shrubs and irises, in a hue of colors, telling a passerby, that long ago, a gardener tucked them into the […]
Home of Baylor University and the famous Magnolia Market, Waco, Texas, offers numerous spectacular places to spend time. Whether taking a weekend trip, a weeklong vacation or driving down for the day, the city on the Brazos won’t disappoint. At Homestead Craft Village, local artisans of the community demonstrate various crafts. Experience woodworking, steel […]
When Col. Marc B. Powe’s picture appeared on the big screen before the audience at the U.S. Army’s Military Intelligence Center of Excellence, there was a stillness. Not only was he being inducted into the Hall of Fame, alongside Harriet Tubman, but he was also one of just a few handpicked intelligence officers responsible […]
You must be logged in to post a comment.