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 […]
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 […]
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