All posts by Athena Hessong
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Fredericksburg History – A Small Texas Town with a Rich Past
Fredericksburg history starts at its founding and spans the centuries. Though it remains a small town, its influence has...
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Thankful for Pinterest: 5 Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers
Be ready for your pile of extra turkey after the big holiday with these Thanksgiving leftover recipes. Forget...
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Karst Topography and Its Influence on the Texas Hill Country
How can the rocks underground so influence history and landscape? The karst topography of the Hill Country does...
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Disasters in Texas History You May Not be Familiar With
Throughout Texas history, you may have heard about victories and a few upsets, but some Texas history disasters...
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5 Tamale Recipes from Traditional to Unusual for the Holiday Season
This Christmas, make these tamale recipes that will really wow them. You can opt for traditional beef or...
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Burnet Activities for Any Time of the Year You Wish to Visit
Located in the Highland Lakes, Burnet, Texas has multiple things to do for the entire family, but you'll...
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Pace Bend Park: A Hidden Getaway Close to Home
Located in Travis County, Pace Bend Park provides the perfect escape without going too far from the city....
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Read All About It: December News from Texas Historical Commission
The Texas Historical Commission has released its latest news stories from December 2017. Check out what the THC...
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Canyon Lake Gorge: A Hidden Secret in the Texas Hill Country
It's hard to imagine Canyon Lake Gorge didn't exist before 2002. Discover this hidden secret in the Texas...
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Paradise Canyon History Tells a Tale Over a Hundred Years
A small, hidden campsite in the Texas Hill Country has a tale to tell. Paradise Canyon history stretches...
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Living History Farms Bring Our Texas History to Life
Relive the past at these living history locations around the Texas Hill Country. With the help of actors,...
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What Are Christmas Tamales and Why Are They Popular in Texas?
The holidays are an ideal time for family gatherings, and at many Texas gatherings, Christmas tamales are part...
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4 Caldo Recipes to Warm You on Chilly Winter Days
For chilly winter days, warm yourself the way San Antonio residents do with a hearty bowl of caldo....
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Fixins for Fido: 4 Hill Country Bakeries Serving Up Freshly Made Dog Treats
You love your dog, so why not get tasty treats for him by visiting these Hill Country bakeries....
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Grand Central Cafe in Kingsland is a Surprise for Horror Fans
Horror movie fans often get a surprise at Grand Central Cafe. Though the restaurant serves tasty food, it...
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3 Texas Hill Country Parks That’ll Get You in the Holiday Spirit
This holiday season, don't get stumped for things to do. Visit Texas Hill Country parks celebrations for family...
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Archaeology Societies Found in the Texas Hill Country
Archaeology in the Texas Hill Country helps historians to learn more about the past. These are some of...
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Christmas Tree Farms Still Open in the Texas Hill Country
It's almost Christmas, and while many Christmas tree farms have closed for the season, don't worry because these...
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Kingsland History From a Small River Town to a Tourist Getaway
Kingsland history took many twists and turns over its more than 100 years. Though nearly obliterated, this town...
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Steamboats in Texas History from Austin’s Colony to Today
Steamboats initially provided the state with a vital connection from farms to the coast, but technology eventually surpassed...
