All posts by Jenny Webster Jurica
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The Legend of the Texas Hoop Snake: Fact or Folklore?
If you grew up hearing tall tales about the fictional cowboy, Pecos Bill, who was raised...
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Get Up Close & Personal With Elephants in the Texas Hill Country
There is a special place, located deep in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, that...
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No Need To Travel Far To See Fall Foliage: Texas Boasts Some of the Best!
What many people don’t know is that in addition to the great weather, parts of Texas also host...
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A Hot, Dry Summer Leads to Exciting Harvest Along Wine Road 290
Anyone worth their salt knows what a typical summer is like in Texas: insufferably hot and typically dry....
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Head To Brownwood This Fall For Great Weather and Even Better Spirits
Brownwood is a charming community located in the heart of Texas and beloved by tourists and locals alike...
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From Romantic to Rustic: The 5 Best Places to Stay This Summer in the Texas Hill Country
When choosing lodging for your visit, whether you are looking for a rustic place to reconnect...
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Need One Final Summer Fling? Be Among The First To Experience the New Son’s Blue River Camp
Son’s Blue River Camp offers many of the amenities that have made Son’s Island...
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Texas Hill Country Goats & Yoga: Putting the ‘MAAAA’ in Namaste
You may have noticed that the trend of “Goat Yoga” is sweeping the nation. This popular attraction has...
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Kiddie Park Has Delighted Children in the Texas Hill Country For Over 90 Years
Kiddie Park, located in San Antonio, was established in 1925 and has amused the...
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Calling All Cat Lovers: POP Cats is Coming To Texas and It’s Going to be ‘Claw-some’!
What do you get when you mix art, music, pop culture, and felines all under the...
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Six Gnarly Bugs You Do NOT Want To Mess With In the Texas Hill Country
Folks flock to the Texas Hill Country to partake in our crystal-clear, perennially cool waters and thriving live...
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No Oceans Needed: You Can Swim With Dolphins in the Texas Hill Country
There’s no need to jet off to to the Caribbean in order to swim the dolphins--you can swim...
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Seashells Cover These Victorian-Era Graves in This Hill Country Town, But Why?
Comfort, Texas is located in the middle of the Texas Hill Country, about 200 miles from...
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Everyone Has A Story, Even You! Take a Memoir Writing Workshop This Summer
If you’ve ever thought about finally sitting down to commit your memoir to paper (or technology),...
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Who Was Lori Ruff: DNA Evidence Sheds Light on Texas Mystery Woman
When Lori Ruff took her own life on Christmas Eve, 2010 in Longview, Texas, she took with her...
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National Museum of Funeral History Removes The Shroud On The Business of Dying
Tucked away in a neighborhood on the outskirts of Houston sits the nation’s largest collection of funeral artifacts....
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10 Famous Music Videos You Might Not Know Were Filmed in Texas
From up and coming young country artists to wildly popular European boy bands, here are 10 famous music...
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Sun, Fresh Air, & Outdoor Activities Abound in Brownwood
One of the best kept secrets for outdoor adventure in Texas is that Brownwood has all...
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3 Charming Family-Operated Wineries That Are a Must-Visit in the Hill Country
These three family-owned and operated vineyards and wineries, offer class, history, and heritage--all within an easy and scenic...
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The Secret Is Out! Son’s Island Is A Hidden Tropical Paradise Right in the Middle of Texas
Son’s Island, in Seguin, is a lush and secluded summer destination located right in...
