All posts tagged "history"
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Spring Sault | June 19, 2018
New Braunfels: A Visit to ‘Where the Old Country Meets the Hill Country’
“Welcome!” “Willkommen!” and “Howdy!” are three things you can expect to hear upon visiting New Braunfels, set deep...
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Spring Sault | June 16, 2018
Visit Llano for a Dazzling Arts and Culture Trip Into the Texas Hill Country
Located in the Hill Country in the heart of Texas, the city of Llano is known as a...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | June 15, 2018
Seashells Cover These Victorian-Era Graves in This Hill Country Town, But Why?
Comfort, Texas is located in the middle of the Texas Hill Country, about 200 miles from...
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Sonia Ramirez | June 5, 2018
Coca-Cola’s Newest U.S. Plant in a Decade is Coming to Texas
According to an announcement from Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, a new $250 million Coca-Cola plant will...
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Spring Sault | May 26, 2018
Comanche is Home to the Things That Count Most – Friendly Faces, Smiles, and Handshakes
Home to Texas’ oldest existing log courthouse (“Old Cora”), the town of Comanche, in the Texas Hill Country,...
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Spring Sault | May 22, 2018
A Fun-filled Visit to Austin for Culture, History, and of Course, Live Music
Located along the Colorado River, nestled on the brink of the Texas Hill Country, Austin is a thriving...
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Sonia Ramirez | May 21, 2018
The Hidden Beauty of the Chinati Mountains in West Texas
Located south of Pinto Canyon Road and immediately west of the high peaks of the range is the...
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Spring Sault | May 20, 2018
Vital Texas Landmarks Road Trip: Learning From Our Past, Part II
Here in Texas, we have an abundance of landmarks that can tell us more than a history book...
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Spring Sault | May 19, 2018
Vital Texas Landmarks Road Trip: Learning From Our Past, Part I
Rich in state pride and overflowing with history, Texas is home to a number of significant landmarks. Learn...
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Sonia Ramirez | May 3, 2018
Inner Space Cavern: Unraveling Mysteries Beyond the Imagination
Booking those vacation plans and looking for ways to stay cool during the hot summer months? Then look...
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Spring Sault | May 2, 2018
Magnolia Days Festival Combines History, Charm, & Fun Into One Awesome Event
On May 18 and 19, Columbus, Texas is hosting the 2018 Magnolia Days Festival on the Courthouse Square....
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Sonia de la Rosa | April 13, 2018
The Forgotten History of the Abandoned Coxville Zoo
Austin's abandoned menagerie, Coxville Zoo, still stands in shambles but continues to entertain with its bittersweet history.
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Spring Sault | April 13, 2018
Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library Brings Texas History to Life
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library is now settled into its new San Antonio home just...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | March 26, 2018
Cruise Alongside Vanishing Texas at Lake Buchanan
Road trips are one of the many great aspects of The Hill Country; with so many back roads...
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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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Honky Tonk Foodie | February 20, 2018
‘Brewing Up Texas’ Exhibit Showcases History of Beer in The Lone Star State
The Institute of Texan Cultures in downtown San Antonio has a new exhibit that appeals to an older...
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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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Sonia Ramirez | January 24, 2018
The 50th Anniversary Celebration of San Antonio’s Hemisfair Happens in April
"¡Viva Hemisfair!, a 50th Anniversary celebration" is slated to take place April 6-8, 2018, in San Antonio, Texas.
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Sonia Ramirez | January 22, 2018
A Town Fit for a Queen: Calvert Celebrates Its 150th Anniversary
Nestled in between Bryan and Waco, Texas lies the picturesque small town of Calvert, Texas.
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Sonia Ramirez | January 18, 2018
Take a Trip to Del Rio and Discover Its Treasures
Del Rio, Texas is a town waiting to welcome you to its culture, beauty, and long-standing landmarks.