Window shopping in downtown Dallas took on a whole new meaning as one perused the displays at the flagship store of Neiman Marcus in the 1970s. Many downtown stores were suffering declining sales as the concept of shopping malls moved sales to outlying communities around the major metropolitan areas. However, Neiman’s continued to flourish […]
While Christmas trees command the focal point during the holiday season, stockings hung by the chimney with care also command a critical place in most decor. Ornate, handmade stockings can become a treasured heirloom, and making one can be easier than you think. Traditionally, we think of a plain red stocking or maybe a […]
Many hunters know about Jacksboro, but the small town offers an amazing adventure. From the historic Fort Richardson to the future site of Back to Space’s Lunar Landscape Experience, this town northwest of the Dallas-Fort Worth area gives families an opportunity to experience history and nature. Part of the Texas Forts Trail, the restored […]
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 […]
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