While home decor magazines and social media accounts may still be dominated by white and neutral shades, some designers suggest a more colorful future on the horizon. Neutral colors still make sense, letting one add in pops of color and change accent pieces seamlessly from season to season. And although the farmhouse feel is […]
It’s that time of year when we are all getting a little antsy for a vacation. Tyler, Texas, and its surrounding area is an ideal choice for a weekend trip, or longer, where families or couples can create delightful memories without a long car ride or plane trip. Tyler is only a couple-hour drive […]
If you live in Texas but not under a rock, you no doubt have heard the name Willie Nelson, if not also his numerous chart-topping country hits. One of the most recognized crooners in country music, Willie marked his 88th birthday this year. Born April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas, Willie Hugh Nelson grew […]
If you’re considering making your own backyard into an outdoor haven, you’re following time-tested patterns set by hardworking people in every nation. In Texas, we use the Spanish term patio to indicate a simply civilized backyard. Combining definitions from dictionaries like Merriam-Webster, Cambridge and Collins, we find a patio to be an open-to-the-sky courtyard […]
Imagine a place where art abounds, set in nature, yet with so many interesting things to see, a weekend might not be enough. Pack your bags, and head south to San Angelo, Texas. Be sure to include good walking shoes — hoofing it provides the best way to see amazing parts of the city. […]
In the summer of 1894, an accidental discovery in Corsicana changed the course of the state’s history. Hired by the city to find water, a drilling contractor instead found an oilfield, and the first Texas oil boom began. The American Oil & Gas Historical Society explains how that oil well — which produced less […]
Making homemade pickles usually evokes notions of jars of vegetables submerged in boiling water for an exact amount of time, and it seems rather daunting. The good news is that fresh, delicious, crunchy pickles can be made without the boiling water process! The only difference in these pickles (besides the work it takes to […]
Bike Shortages Will Likely Last … Bicycling Booms During Lockdown … Bike Market Skyrockets … these are some of the headlines in bicycle news that have appeared during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those of us who have been around for a while know this is not the first time bicycling has been popular. In the […]
Born in El Paso, Rosa Ramirez Guerrero is best known as an artist, dance historian and humanitarian. Also an educator, she taught for El Paso ISD, El Paso Community College and at The University of Texas at El Paso. Throughout her efforts, Rosa placed importance on cultural awareness. “My belief was to lift the spirit, soul […]
One of the most photographed spots in Texas is its majestic State Capitol building, with its walls and dome rising tall over the city of Austin and the Colorado River. However, the location of Texas’ capital and its name went through many controversial changes during the Republic of Texas days. Known in 1810-1835 as […]
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