All posts by Jo Ann Holt

All Aboard for Pumpkin Patch Train Rides: Fall Fun in Texas

Texas State Railroad (TSR) invites you to bring the family for a train ride to the Pumpkin Patch...

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz: Perfect Fit for Texas Urbanite

See Fly Girls of WWII at Ellington Airport

Fly Girls of WWII tells the inspirational stories of the American women known to history as WASPs, (Women...

Don’t Miss Birds in Paradise at Dallas Blooms

Birds in Paradise debuts at this year's Dallas Blooms festival at the Dallas Arboretum Feb. 19 and runs...

Texans Love New Jeep Gladiator Texas Trail Edition

The 2021 Jeep Gladiator Texas Trail is putting a sparkle in the eyes of truck-loving Texans. Because the...

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is Award-Winning and Affordable

After being a car writer for the past 20 years, it’s been fun to watch vehicles that were...

Whooping Cranes Return to Aransas National Wildlife Refuge

Over 500 Whooping Cranes, North America’s tallest bird, migrate to Aransas National Wildlife Refuge for their winter home....

Holiday at the Arboretum Returns to Dallas: Tour a Christmas Village

Holiday at the Arboretum, presented by Reliant, is open to the community at Dallas Arboretum. This beloved annual...

Christmas Festivities on Galveston Island are a Magical Experience

Safe Trip to Galveston in Toyota Highlander Hybrid

We planned our annual fall visit to Galveston months before taking our September 13 road trip, so being...

The 2021 State Fair of Texas Drew Crowds for Fun and Food

The 2021 Texas Auto Show Draws Crowds at the State Fair of Texas

The Texas Auto Show is always a major draw for the State Fair of Texas, which returned to...

Five New Members Join National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame

Test Driving the 2021 Honda Ridgeline AWD Sport

I’m not usually eager to drive a pickup truck, since most of my driving is in town and...

Autumn at the Arboretum Returns to Dallas This September

Dallas Arboretum Board Chairman Jim Ryan said, “Autumn at the Arboretum comes alive with larger-than-life insect topiaries, fascinatingly...

Six Flags Over Texas Adds New Attractions: Buckle Up for Adventure

Six Flags Over Texas recently celebrated its 60th anniversary at the Arlington flagship theme park. The park doesn’t...

Get a Delicious Taste of Food and Fun in Cleburne, Texas

On a recent weekend in Cleburne, my husband and I discovered several unique restaurants, an old-fashioned candy store,...

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Presents Circle T Ranch Music Festival

Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) presents the inaugural Circle T Ranch Music Festival. The fest is set for September...

2021 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle AWD is a Great Family Van

The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle is a great family van, and it also makes the perfect family road...

The Carter Museum to Host Free 60th Birthday Bash

The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is turning 60 in September. The Carter celebrates their 60th Birthday...