History
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The Chuck Wagon: The Original Texas Food Truck
The original Texas food truck was a chuck wagon, and you will be able to find a whole...
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Texas Towns Your Kids Will Enjoy Daytripping Through
There are a few Texas towns that will inspire those childhood memories, and these are some that you...
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Take a Texas Hill Country Ghost Town Road Trip If You Dare
Some of these towns have come and gone in the development and changing times of the Texas Hill...
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Truth in Packaging: Enjoy These Texas Towns Famous for Their Namesakes
If your looking to visit some sweet Texas cities that will have you craving for the foods behind...
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When is a Tree Not a Tree? When it’s Dionicio Rodriguez’s Artwork
If you are taking in the sites in public areas around Texas, that tree you see could be...
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The Death of David Crockett: Forever Etched in Texas Memory
Today marks the 182nd year since the passing of Travis, Crockett, and Bowie at the battle of the...
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Some Old Dance Halls Fade Away: The History of Dessau Dance Hall
Today, every operating Texas dance hall benefits from patronage. Here is a cautionary tale of a now-defunct dance...
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Welcome to Weatherford, Texas: ‘Growing with Tradition’
Step back in time to a town known as the "Cutting Horse Capital of the World," rich in...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
