All posts tagged "texas"
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WWI in West Texas: The Tar and Feathering of a Texas Priest
In 1917, Joseph M. Keller was a Catholic priest in Slaton, Texas. He also was a recent German...
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Top 10 Facts About the Texas Rangers That Just Might Surprise You
Committing a crime in Texas has never been a good idea. Law enforcement in the Lone Star State...
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What’s Up, Doc? A Look at the Texas Roots of Tex Avery and Bugs Bunny
Tex Avery was one of the most influential animation directors in history. Ever hear of Bugs Bunny? Avery created...
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City of Fredericksburg Achieves Dark Sky Designation
In June 2018, we wrote about the city of Fredericksburg making an application to become an International Dark...
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Watch: Video of Rattlesnake Found Up in a Tree in Texas
Shared on the Hunting Texas & Deer Leases Facebook page, a video of a rather large rattlesnake up...
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The Gruesome History Behind Baby Head Cemetery
Baby Head Cemetery can be found approximately 10 miles north of Llano, in the Texas Hill Country. It’s...
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Texas Man Treated for COVID-19 Says Hydroxychloroquine Saved Him
A man from Abilene who had been hospitalized for COVID-19 said that he believes hydroxychloroquine, known for the...
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South Llano River State Park: Where Earth Meets the Night Sky
The South Llano River State Park sits on the cusp of West Texas and was designated a gold-tier...
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University of Texas at Austin Ranks Among Top Universities in the World
The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) recently released the rankings of the leading universities around the globe....
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Tropical Storm Hanna Hits Texas in the Midst of Pandemic Pressures
Tropical storm Hanna, downgraded from a hurricane, bashed the Texas Gulf Coast on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Torrential...
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Cherokee, Texas: Great Things to See and Do in This Charming Town
Situated approximately an hour’s drive north of Fredericksburg, the town of Cherokee is a Texas hidden gem. First...
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Austin City Council Approves $2,000 Fine for Face Mask Violations
Austin City Council passed a resolution on Thursday, July 9, 2020 which states that anyone caught not wearing...
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Growing Number of Texas Sheriffs Refuse to Enforce Face Mask Order
Although Governor Abbott issued an executive order for compulsory wearing of face masks, there is a growing list of Texas law...
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Building a Stock Tank Pool: An Easy & Inexpensive Way to Cool Off
If you're trying to cool off in the Texas heat, why not consider installing a stock tank pool?...
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Chad Prather Announces He’s Running for Governor of Texas
Chad Prather, a motivational speaker and Texas humorist, has long been recognized for his popular YouTube videos commenting...
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Get Rid of Mice and Spiders in Your Home Using a Tea Bag!
We have our fair share of critters here in Texas, and we’ve learned how to deal with the...
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Hill Country Resident Constructs Backyard Replica Moontower
Bob Wucher, a resident of Liberty Hill in Austin, recently constructed a 29-foot moontower in his backyard. Why?...
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Tips for Making No-Fail Sausage Gravy: Don’t Overthink This
When it comes to country cooking, here in Texas we’ve elevated it to an art form. With that,...
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City of Fredericksburg Issues Mandatory Face Mask Order
Effective immediately, Fredericksburg residents and those visiting the Texas Hill Country city will now be required to wear...
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A DIY Patio Cooler Ice Chest: Charming and Cool at the Same Time!
With over a million views, a DIY patio cooler ice chest video on YouTube is wracking up the...
