All posts by Jo Ann Holt
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Celebrated Texas Author Carlton Stowers Writing Westerns
Carlton Stowers, a celebrated Texas author of over forty books, is now writing a series of Western novels....
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Remember the Alamo and Texas Heroes: Celebrate the 184th Anniversary
It’s time to pause from our busy schedules once more, to remember the Alamo and those brave men...
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Dallas Arboretum is Ready for Spring: Big Blooming Fun!
Dallas Arboretum is ready for spring, and so are we! Their signature Dallas Blooms festival starts on February...
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North Texas Irish Festival Returns to Fair Park: The Pipes are Calling
The North Texas Irish Festival (NTIF) invites everyone to come out to Fair Park in Dallas, March 6-8,...
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AvoEatery: A Unique New Restaurant Opens in Trinity Groves
When I heard about AvoEatery, a unique new restaurant that was creating lots of buzz for North Texas...
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2020 Volvo XC90 is a Prime Example of Driving in the Lap of Luxury
I was privileged to spend time last week driving a lovely 2020 Volvo XC90, T8 E (Twin Engine...
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Paul English, Willie Nelson’s Drummer and BFF, Dies at 87
Paul English, longtime drummer, enforcer, and manager for country music icon Willie Nelson, died February 12, 2020, following...
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Did You Know the Corn Dog was Invented at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas?
The corn dog was invented by former vaudevillians Neil and Carl Fletcher in 1942. Their tasty battered and...
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Mardi Gras Texas Style Returns to Fair Park: A Texas-Size Celebration
If you can’t make it to New Orleans for this year's Mardi Gras festivities, try the 19th annual...
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What State Offers the Best Dating Scene for Singles?
With Valentine’s Day approaching, many singles may still be scrambling for someone to date on that crucial February...
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Do You Live in One of the 10 Richest Cities in the Lone Star State?
Ten Texas cities are home to the largest number of rich people in the state. The 2019 results...
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Alamo Drafthouse Offers You $5 Love Notes, Pre-Movie Ads for Valentine’s
This Valentine’s Day, Alamo Drafthouse breaks their personal ads rule by offering Love Notes. Guests can purchase personal...
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2020 Camry TRD: Not Your Daddy’s Camry By a Long Shot
Last week I drove a 2020 Toyota Camry sedan, which is NOT your daddy’s Camry. It’s not even...
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Whataburger offers Whatawedding for Valentine’s Day Couples
Our friendly neighborhood burger restaurant, Whataburger, is going into the wedding business with Whatawedding. Wedding chapels have no...
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Crow Museum of Asian Art Celebrates the Year of the Rat
A spectacular Chinese New Year festival celebrates the Year of the Rat on February 1, 2020, at NorthPark...
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Aransas County is a Birdwatchers Paradise Along the Beautiful Coast
Aransas County is a Mecca for over 400 species of birds, which makes it paradise for birdwatchers from...
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Gasp! Renee Zellweger Talks Like a Texan! Were You Surprised?
Renee Zellweger just blew her cover! Apparently, many of her social media fans, especially those in the Twitterverse,...
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Will Arboretum Annie See Her Shadow on Groundhog Day?
Join Arboretum Annie, everyone’s favorite meteorologist, for Groundhog Day at Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden on February 2,...
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Get a Sneak Peek at Exciting New Vehicles at the Houston Auto Show
Houston Auto Show (HAS), the largest auto show in the south, opens at the NRG Center January 22,...
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J. P. Bryan “Looking Back” at Texas History with Birthday Celebration
J. P. Bryan will celebrate his 80th birthday at the Gage Hotel in Marathon, Texas, on January 17,...
