History
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Honky Tonk Foodie | March 5, 2018
Purses, Chili, and Lampshades: The History of The Apelt Armadillo Farm
Just outside of Comfort, in the Texas Hill Country, was the home of The Apelt Armadillo Farm, which...
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Sonia Ramirez | March 5, 2018
The Wyler Aerial Tramway – Some of the Best Views of Texas and Beyond
Situated on 195.742 acres of rugged mountains is the Wyler Aerial Tramway, located in Franklin Mountains State Park,...
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Spring Sault | February 27, 2018
Odd Town Names: Texas Excels in Them and We’re Downright Proud
There is one thing the Lone Star State has more of than size, and that’s character! You can...
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Spring Sault | February 27, 2018
Pilot Knob: Largest Extinct Volcano Remaining in Central Texas
Pilot Knob is a formerly extremely active volcano that existed in Texas, which, although inactive for millions of...
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Sonia Ramirez | February 1, 2018
Cisco, Texas: Small Town Life With a Big History
Welcome to Cisco, Texas, where small-town comfort comes with a chalk full of history and booming with new...
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Sonia Ramirez | January 30, 2018
The Original Round Top Spring Antiques Fair Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary
Make your plans now to follow the path of the bluebonnets in bloom as they lead the way...
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Spring Sault | January 29, 2018
5 Fantastic Texas Vacation Spots for Families
If you're planning a vacation in the Lone Star State that will offer something for every member of...
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Sonia Ramirez | January 29, 2018
Hico, Texas: The Perfect Weekend Getaway Located at the Gateway of the Hill Country
Located at the gateway of the Hill Country is probably one of the best-kept secrets for a weekend...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | January 26, 2018
San Antonio Home to Film That Received First-Ever Oscar Awarded for Best Picture
Did you know the first movie to win an Academy Award was filmed in San Antonio?
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Spring Sault | January 25, 2018
The Tale of the Goodnight-Loving Trail: Branded in the Mind’s Eye
In 1866, the first of two cattle drives took place on what would be known as the Goodnight-Loving...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | January 18, 2018
Gruene Hall: One of Texas’ Oldest Dance Halls Celebrates 140th Birthday This Year
Gruene Hall, which was built in 1878, is set to celebrate its 140th year of being the oldest...
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Spring Sault | January 16, 2018
Legendary Texas Blues: The Story of Lightnin’ Hopkins
Sam Hopkins, better known as Lightnin’ Hopkins, was a Texas bluesman with a career that was equally long...
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Sonia Ramirez | January 16, 2018
Uvalde, Texas’ Hangar 6 Air Cafe Is a Destination Must
Hangar 6 Air-Cafe in Uvalde, Texas is just the spot if you're looking for a touch of nostalgia...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | January 8, 2018
The Lucchese Legacy: Boots Worth Gifting to Yourself
Lucchese is a brand of boots well-known to many Texans and Americans. But did you know Lucchese has...
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Spring Sault | January 5, 2018
‘Highway of Hell’: The True Details Behind the ‘Texas Killing Fields’
Since the 1970s, over 30 young women and girls either disappeared or had been found murdered in a...
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Spring Sault | January 4, 2018
Confessions of a Small-Town Texas Serial Killer: Truly Frightening Details
Texas has been the scene of some gruesome tales, including a serial killer that confessed to committing more...
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Sonia Ramirez | January 4, 2018
2017: A Whirlwind Year in Houston History We Will Never Forget
2017 is definitely one for the history books in Houston, Texas - from the Superbowl to a hurricane,...
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Gay Lewis | January 3, 2018
Lady WASPs of WWII: A Tale of Texas History
Their WASP anachronym was quite fitting. This is the kind of wasp you'd like to meet, and one...
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Athena Hessong | December 20, 2017
Disasters in Texas History You May Not be Familiar With
Throughout Texas history, you may have heard about victories and a few upsets, but some Texas history disasters...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | December 18, 2017
Fight for Civil Rights in Texas: The Emma Tenayuca Story
Born in South Texas is 1916, her first arrest (which would become one of many) occurred when Emma...