All posts by Jo Ann Holt

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...

State Fair of Texas Awards Scholarships to Ag students and Others

The State Fair of Texas awarded over $1.24 million in college scholarships to deserving high school students in...

Dinner and a Show has an Exciting New Meaning at This Texas Theatre

Theatre lovers in Cleburne, Texas, can enjoy dinner and a live show at Plaza Theatre’s Nifty Fifties series...

Reopening Texas Coastal Destinations: Which Beach Towns You Can Explore

After Governor Abbott announced easing of COVID-19 Quarantine restrictions for the state, hard-hit tourism destinations on Texas Gulf...

These Big Bend Tourism Destinations are Slowly Reopening

Big Bend and other Texas tourism destinations are gradually reopening after Gov. Abbott lifted quarantine restrictions in May....

Video: Texas Park Ranger Gets Pushed Into Lake Austin

A Texas Park Ranger hoped to educate closely packed visitors to Common Fords Park in Austin about social...

2020 Buick Enclave Avenir is a Fun Drive on a Texas Afternoon

Buick’s Enclave Avenir is a great-looking, mid-sized SUV. My test model was really beautiful, clad in a Rich...

VisitDallas Streams Cinco de Mayo Happy Hour May 5

Dallas, Texas, official home of the Frozen Margarita, is live-streaming a virtual event, “America’s Cinco de Mayo Happy...

Youngsters are Invited to Join the Big Tex Little Lone Stars Club!

Big Tex, the beloved Cowboy Mascot for the State Fair of Texas, wants to bring a little cheer...

2020 Nissan Versa-Great Gift for Your College Student!

The 2020 Nissan Versa is full of surprises. The versatile vehicle has been refreshed with a new design,...

Watch the Perilous Texas Adventures of Mark Dion

The Perilous Texas Adventures of Mark Dion, a documentary by Erik Clapp, airs April 21 at 7 p.m....

The Cowboy Channel Airs 40 Days of Texas Rodeo

The Cowboy Channel is airing a new TV series called “40 Days of Texas Rodeo,” featuring action from...

So Bored You Could Roar? Alamo Drafthouse Livens Things Up at Home

Alamo Drafthouse brings its unique programming, including the 1981 cult movie "Roar," directly to our homes. Quarantined movie...

Big Tex Needs a New Voice! Do You Have What it Takes?

Big Tex needs a new voice! The State Fair of Texas is auditioning for the next voice behind...

Bryan Kaeser of Mudhook is a Duncanville, Texas, Hometown Hero

Dallas County Ordering Residents to Stay Home, Stay Safe

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins issued an order on March 22, 2020, telling all residents of the second-largest...

Titans Take Over Blaine Stone Lodge and TexPlex Park

Nissan Titans took over Blaine Stone Lodge and TexPlex Park in Midlothian March 10-12. Local auto journalists had...

The 2nd Happiest City in the U.S. is in Texas: Can You Guess What City?

Plano is named as the second happiest city in the U.S. by WalletHub, after falling from its lofty...

Texas Icons Will be Celebrated at 2020 State Fair of Texas

Texas claims many icons of people or places so closely linked to the Lone Star State that you...

Hotel Emma Named One of the Top 25 Hotels in the Country

Hotel Emma, San Antonio’s innovative and stylish hotel located in the former Pearl Brewery building, keeps winning awards....