All posts by Jo Ann Holt

2021 Ram 1500 Named Truck of Texas: Take it for a Spin

The 2021 Ram 1500 was named the Truck of Texas by Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) Nov. 5....

Festival of Lights Returns to Moody Gardens for Christmas Magic

2021 Cadillac XT6 Makes Texas Road Trips a Breeze

I drove a 2021 Cadillac XT6 Premium Luxury AWD on a recent 800-mile roundtrip excursion to the Texas...

Whooping Cranes Head to Aransas National Wildlife Refuge

Over 500 Whooping Cranes, North America’s tallest bird, make the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge and the surrounding area...

Big Tex Youth Auction Grand Champion Market Steer Sells for $75,000

Zane Potter from Harris County 4-H Club, age 16, took home the grand prize for his winning steer,...

Texas Outdoor Writers Hold BBQ Cook-off & Fall Stampede

Texas Outdoor Writers Association (TOWA) hosts their annual BBQ & Wild Game Cook-Off from October 16-17. The event...

2020 Hyundai Kona Ultimate-a Tropical Treat

Driving a 2020 Hyundai Kona Ultimate recently seemed to put me in a tropical state of mind, something...

Chevrolet Survey: Road Trips Bring Happiness for Texans

Texans and other Americans are taking more road trips due to the challenges of Covid-19 quarantine and social...

Fulton Mansion: An Enduring Legacy of Texas Beauty and History

My husband and I spent several hours visiting historic Fulton Mansion on a recent trip to Rockport-Fulton. We...

The 2020 Texas Auto Show Falls Victim to COVID-19 Restrictions

Auto shows are among the latest popular events to fall victim to the COVID-19 pandemic. Casualties include the...

Snag a South Texas Hunting Experience From Trinity Oaks

Calling all hunters! Trinity Oaks, a nonprofit that offers active participation in the outdoors, is giving two lucky...

Vote for These Texas Art Installations Up for a Major International Award

Eight Texas art installations made the prestigious CODAaward Top 100 list, and are eligible for a CODAaward in...

The Fate of the Fair: Will the State Fair of Texas Be Held in 2020?

Will there be a State Fair of Texas in 2020? If so, how different will it be? State...

This Luxury Texas Ranch Resort has Now Reopened

JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa, located on 13,000 acres near Sonora, Texas, recently reopened the resort and...

Abilene Freedom Festival Returns July 4th: See the Fireworks Spectacular

The Abilene Freedom Festival returns with the 3rd annual July 4th celebration. Originally held over two days, Freedom...

Dallas Arboretum Now Open with Special New Rules in Place

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden reopened on June 1st, with new rules and procedures in place. Timed...

Texans Head for Gulf Coast Beach Towns: A List of Affordable Beaches

Like the rest of the country, Texans are ready and eager to go somewhere. That’s why many of...

Poptails Come Back to Texican Court

Poptails are back at Texican Court in Las Colinas, this time for a worthy cause. “Poptails with a...

2020 Nissan Armada Platinum is Perfect for Your Next Family Vacation

A few weeks ago, I drove a 2020 Nissan Armada Platinum edition SUV with all-wheel-drive. Nissan’s flagship SUV...

Life’s Better in a State of Travel: A New Economic Recovery Campaign

Texas Travel Alliance encourages Texans to get on the road again, as quarantine restrictions are lifted. In conjunction...