All posts by Anna Hedges
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The Donkey Lady Bridge: San Antonio’s Terrifying Folk Tale
Texas has plenty of ghost stories to keep us up at night, but one of the oldest and...
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The Truth About the Mysterious Tesla Tower in Texas
Some time back, a mysterious tower resembling Nikola Tesla’s Wardenclyffe Tower appeared outside Milford, Texas, a rural community...
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Black-eyed Kids: The Chilling Legend that Began in Abilene
Every Halloween, Texans get ready for trick-or-treaters by stocking up on candy, setting out pumpkins, and touching up...
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The Grave in the Middle of the Road: A Strange Texas Tale
A drive through Texas usually means fields of livestock, maybe cows or horses, a cotton field or two,...
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Cirque Italia: The Water Circus is Coming to These Hill Country Cities!
It’s that time of year when the after-holiday and mid-winter blues can get you down, but how about...
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Shakey Graves: The Gentleman from Texas and His Music
When Shakey Graves arrived on the indie music scene in 2011, he provided an incredible new sound, something...
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7 Hill Country Bakeries to Try If You’re Craving Christmas Cookies
Christmas is a time full of glorious baking traditions – pies, cakes, cheesecake, but especially cookies. Some folks...
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Goatman’s Bridge: History & Hauntings of Denton’s Old Alton Bridge
The historic Old Alton Bridge, which connects the towns of Denton and Copper Canyon, has a complex and haunted...
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The Newest Holistic Trend has Made its Way to Texas – Goat Yoga!
With mental health awareness being a bigger part of our daily lives than ever before, there are lots...
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COTA’s Winter Wonderland Features Renowned Chinese Lantern Festival
Austin’s Winter Wonderland at the Circuit is a grand event that had its inaugural year in 2017, but...
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Aggressive Coyote Attacking Joggers & Children in North Texas
Over the past six weeks, Frisco has been subject to attacks from an aggressive coyote. The police department...
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La Kiva: The Heart of Terlingua Culture and Scene of Tragic Murder
Terlingua is the home of La Kiva, a prehistoric-themed gastropub with a dark history. In 2014, the restaurant...
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The Inaugural Texas Hill Country Cowboy Gathering: Music & Poetry
It’s no surprise that the Hill Country, being the heart of Texas, is home to dozens of fascinating...
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The Granddaddy of West Texas Fairs: Lubbock’s Century-Old Tradition
Each year in Lubbock, Texas, folks kick the new season off with the South Plains Fair. It’s a...
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Former Supernatural Star Genevieve Padalecki and What She’s Doing Now
For Supernatural fans, Austin is an important city. The show's two stars live there with their families. Jensen...
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A History in Color: The Painted Churches of Schulenburg, Texas
Texas is full of hidden treasures, but among the most beautiful are the Painted Churches in the Hill...
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A Bookstore the Size of Texas: The Largest Independent Bookstore in the Lone Star State
It’s 2018, and e-readers are bigger and brighter than ever, but nothing beats a good book in your...
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Did You Know This Classic, Refreshing Cocktail is Said to Have Originated in Lubbock?
Now that we're getting into the hottest part of the summer, we could all use a refreshing cocktail...
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The Bizarre San Marcos Monument from a Parallel Universe
On May 27, 2006, the plaque Nature of the Waters was installed in San Marcos, Texas. Nature of...
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The Robert E. Howard Museum: Did You Know a Texas Writer Created Conan the Barbarian?
The Robert E. Howard Museum sits on the edge of Cross Plains, Texas, population 986. It’s the home...
