All posts tagged "history"
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Laurel Martinez | November 12, 2016
Hill Country Happenings: November 13 – November 19, 2016
From farmer's markets to yoga, and all the music in between. Here are a few of this week's...
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Karen Musters | August 23, 2016
Texas Centennial Markers: What You Need to Know
What are those gray granite statues you see standing all around Texas? If you're a history buff you're...
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Laurel Martinez | August 15, 2016
5 Marvelous Things To Do in Mason, Texas
Mason, Texas is the "the gem of the Hill Country," with rugged Texas landscape, and unique historic, recreational,...
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Mary E. Flanagan McElvain | August 8, 2016
5 Reasons to Get Yourself to Comanche
Comanche, Texas is a thriving community with plenty to see and do. Here are just a few things...
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Matthew Monk | July 28, 2016
Love and Murder Haunt the Banks of the Frio River
Years ago the peaceful Frio River was the site of a twisted love triangle and vicious murder of...
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Rosi Juarez | July 28, 2016
The History and Nostalgia of Texas Hill Country Red Barns
Scattered throughout the Texas Hill Country are incredible landscape scenes already perfectly designed aa magnificent works of art...
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Laurel Martinez | July 25, 2016
5 Fun Facts About Meridian, Texas
Meridian is a unique and special town. Rolling hills and stunning vistas grant a serene location to de-stress....
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Laurel Martinez | July 25, 2016
5 Things You Should Know About Hamilton, Texas
The Hill Country town of Hamilton is known as "what a hometown should be," but there are still...
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Laurel Martinez | July 20, 2016
Legacy Plaza: A Link to the Past With a View of the Future
Whether seeking adventure, discovering a piece of Native American History, or simply stopping to smell the wildflowers, it...
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Laurel Martinez | July 12, 2016
4 Things You May Not Know About Fredericksburg, Texas
Fredericksburg, Texas is adored for its charm. That doesn't mean there aren't still some hidden gems among the...
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Mary E. Flanagan McElvain | July 11, 2016
Odd Facts You Probably Don’t Know About Doss, Texas
Doss has not always been Doss. What? There are some interesting facts about Doss, Texas, that you probably...
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Matthew Monk | July 7, 2016
Restored Gem of Kingsland: The Antlers Hotel
Kingsland, Texas was a railroad boomtown in the early 1900's. Although much has changed, one relic of the...
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Sonia Ramirez | June 18, 2016
Historical Relic Discovered in Texas
In 2011, Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) in Houston, Texas rediscovered a site that housed a historical and architectural...
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Sonia Ramirez | June 9, 2016
There’s Just a Little Something for Everyone in Sonora
Sonora, Texas, is the perfect spot to get away for a weekend! Enjoy nature at its finest, and...
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Robert C. Deming | May 28, 2016
Fredericksburg’s Secret Place: Cross Mountain
In the year 1757, a group of Spanish priests traveling through the Texas Hill Country paused in their trek...
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Jessica Pickett | May 27, 2016
Tour the Texas Hill Country with New Trail Passport Program
The Texas Hill Country Trail Passport Program encourages locals and tourist alike to travel deeper into the 19...
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Celestia Lyman | May 19, 2016
Buda, Texas: A Beautiful Place to Stay & Play
Buda is an outdoor lover’s paradise in Texas Hill Country and has something for every family member. You...
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Matthew Monk | April 25, 2016
5 Famous Authors from the Texas Hill Country
As part of Texas' rich culture, many wonderful authors have claimed Texas as home. For some of these authors,...
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Liz Ketcher Catlin | April 12, 2016
Well-Known Texas Historian Carole Goble Tells All About Burnet and the Hill Country
Sitting down with this Carole Goble is like having a private tutorial with your favorite teacher. Not only...
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Sonia de la Rosa | April 4, 2016
“Battle for Texas: The Experience” – Bringing History into the Future in San Antonio
For visitors to San Antonio looking for an interactive and immersive adventure, "Battle for Texas: The Experience" is...