All posts by Athena Hessong
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Athena Hessong | November 29, 2017
Snack Mix Recipes for Parties and Gifts This Holiday Season
The holidays mean parties and gift-giving, and you can satisfy your friends by making these snack mix recipes...
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Athena Hessong | November 29, 2017
Accessible Texas Hill Country Parks: Bringing Nature Within Reach
Everyone should be able to get out and see nature, and these accessible Texas Hill Country parks do...
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Athena Hessong | November 29, 2017
Migas Recipes You Need to Pin for Busy Holiday Mornings
When you want something fast and satisfying for breakfast, make any of these pinnable migas recipes for comfort...
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Athena Hessong | November 29, 2017
Texas Hill Country Native Americans: A Forgotten History
Though many know Texas history, Texas Hill Country Native Americans are only briefly discussed. Discover the tribes of...
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Athena Hessong | November 29, 2017
Kerr County History: Best Forgotten Facts & Unusual (Camel) Tales
Kerr County history should not be neglected, even by non-residents. This county has been the site of many...
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Athena Hessong | November 28, 2017
What’s the Big Deal with Big Red Soda?
Big Red soda is as much a Texas drink as Dr Pepper. Both were invented in here. Discover...
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Athena Hessong | November 28, 2017
When the Weather Turns Brisk, Check Out These Hill Country Day Hikes
You don't have to plan a multi-day camping trip if you want to go on a hike. Instead,...
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Athena Hessong | November 27, 2017
Mountain Cedar in the Hill Country: Native Nuisance or Foreign Fiend?
Mountain cedar appears throughout the Hill Country, causing cedar fever each year. Is this tree a native nuisance...
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Athena Hessong | November 27, 2017
What is the Central Mineral Region in the Texas Hill Country?
The Central Mineral Region of the state is where people searched for gold and other precious materials. Find...
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Athena Hessong | November 27, 2017
Golf Courses You Have to Play in the Texas Hill Country
Golf courses abound in the Texas Hill Country. Discover some unknown gems you need to play at some...
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Athena Hessong | November 22, 2017
Venomous Snakes of the Texas Hill Country
Though dozens of types of snakes live in Texas, only four are venomous snakes. Learn to identify these...
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Athena Hessong | November 22, 2017
Dinosaur Tracks to See in and Around the Texas Hill Country
If you love dinosaurs, don't miss these opportunities to see their footprints. These real dinosaur tracks around the...
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Athena Hessong | November 22, 2017
Why is Thanksgiving the 4th Thursday in November?
Celebrating Thanksgiving has not always happened on the fourth Thursday in November. How did it go from a...
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Athena Hessong | November 22, 2017
Does Cold Weather Cause Colds?: Health Myths You May Have Heard Around the Holidays
During the holiday season, health myths abound. Keep yourself from falling for these falsehoods while staying healthy this...
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Athena Hessong | November 22, 2017
The Good Old Days: Texas Christmas Images From the Past
Bring back memories of prior Christmases with these vintage Texas Christmas pictures. You'll feel nostalgia for years gone.
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Athena Hessong | November 22, 2017
4 Little-Known Facts About Armadillos
Armadillos are the state small mammal of Texas, but there are some facts even native Texans don't know...
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Athena Hessong | November 22, 2017
Cultural Influences on Hill Country Cooking
Texas Hill Country cooking heritage has been a literal place where cultures combine to create the iconic dishes...
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Athena Hessong | November 22, 2017
Get Ready for Small Business Saturday in the Hill Country
Forget Black Friday and shop Small Business Saturday for your holiday shopping this year. You'll support Texas businesses...
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Athena Hessong | November 22, 2017
News Briefs From the Texas Historical Commission
The Texas Historical Commission actively helps protect and preserve Texas history. These are just some of the things...
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Athena Hessong | November 20, 2017
White Christmas: Why is it Rare for the Texas Hill Country to Have One?
If you live in the Texas Hill Country, you'll go several years or decades before your dreams of...