All posts tagged "history"

The History Behind 7 Holiday Traditions

Why exactly do we hang socks by the chimney, steal smooches under dangling greenery, or celebrate with other...

Brownwood Texas “Feels Like Home”

Photo: Jeff P If cruising the open road is more your speed, then you’re in luck because several...

Texas Hill Country Remembers Pearl Harbor

How Texan Are Y’all? [QUIZ]

Everyone in the Lone Star State is a flag-waving, Sam Houston-loving, boot-wearing cowboy or cowgirl, right? Not necessarily....

Inspiration from a Bygone Era in New Braunfels, Texas

New Braunfels is full of many hidden treasures, some of which have a long history dating back centuries;...

Llano County Rocks!

Photo: Wikimedia Don’t forget about Kingsland located on the western edge of Lake LBJ for some unique attractions. Kingsland...

Hill Country Roads Less Traveled

And inevitably, a cemetery will appear, public or private. They range in size from a grave or two...

5 Weird & Wonderful Museums in the Hill Country

The Texas Hill Country has several museums on this must-see list. History buffs and adventure-seekers alike will enjoy...

Starstruck in Texas – Hill Country Movie Countdown

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Seaquist Mansion: A Diamond in the Rough

The 120-year-old Seaquist house boasts 15 fireplaces, 22 rooms, a ballroom, and wine cellar. Local citizen efforts are...

Gruene Hall, Texas’s Oldest Dance Hall [VIDEO]

Welcome to Comfort, Texas

Comfort, Texas, is a Hill Country gem. The historic town occupies a central location with scenic drives leading...

Was Austin’s Axe Man Jack the Ripper?

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Haunted Hill Country: San Antonio

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Haunted Hill Country: Austin

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Texas Cupcake Wars

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Haunted Hill Country: Boerne

The Texas Hill Country is said to be one of the most haunted parts of the state, and...

Haunted Hill Country: Kerrville

The Texas Hill Country is one of the most haunted parts of the state. The next time you...

Riding with John Wayne – The Rudy Robbins Story

Learn the story of Rudy Robbins - cowboy, actor, stuntman, producer, but most of all, a true Hill...

The History of Hondo

The Hondo area has been "on the map" since 1689 when Spanish explorer Alonso De Leon passed through,...