All posts tagged "texas"

Don’t Take Garland for Granted: Go on a Great Garland Tour

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?...

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...

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...

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?...

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,...

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...