All posts tagged "texas"
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Texas Clay Fest Celebrates Its 25th Birthday in Gruene
The Texas Clay Fest takes place the 4th weekend in October in Gruene, Texas. Pottery makers will be...
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Fritos Corn Chips History: How a Texan Changed Snack Food Forever
Fritos corn chips took over the nation from their humble beginnings as street food. Thank a Texan for...
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Texas Limestone Hides Fossils of Sea Creatures in the Hill Country
There were sea creatures in the Hill Country?! Yes, millions of years ago, and the story of how...
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Ferdinand Lindheimer: The ‘Father of Texas Botany’
Ferdinand Lindheimer immigrated to Texas, where he made a lasting impression on the state and on history, becoming...
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Texas Earthquakes: Tremors in the Past, Present, and Future
Though you may not think of Texas earthquakes as something to worry about, they have occurred in the...
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New York Yankees Honor Fallen Texas Tech Police Officer
On Oct. 13, the New York Yankees honored family members and coworkers of slain Texas Tech officer Floyd...
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3 Great Fall Texas Date Ideas to Help You Fall Further in Love
Texas has so many different places where you can take your sweetie to experience a one-of-a-kind Lone Star...
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An Offbeat Attraction: Toilet Seat Art Museum in San Antonio
See the artistry at Barney Smith's Toilet Seat Art Museum before it's sold. Yes, this popular, offbeat attraction...
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The New Statewide Texting and Driving Law is Confusing Some Texans
The texting law went into effect on September 1.
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Only One Texas Restaurant Made Trip Advisor’s Top 25 List
Bliss in San Antonio was the only Texas restaurant to appear on this list.
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Texas Pink Granite: Its Formation and Use in the State Capitol
Texas pink granite has a storied past, from its origins to its use in the state capitol, but...
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Hangin’ Around Bracken Texas at the Hangin’ Tree Saloon
Big John’s Hangin’ Tree Saloon was built in 1915 as a two-lane, nine-pin bowling alley. It was turned...
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Nation’s First Air Conditioned Office Building Built in Texas
The first high-rise, air-conditioned office building (including the basement) in America was built in San Antonio and is...
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Southern Slang [QUIZ]
Do you think you can speak southern? Well, bless your heart!
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The New Braunfels Train Show is Chugging Into Town
Calling all train enthusiasts! The New Braunfels Train Show is coming to town October 28 and 29. See...
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The American Heart Association Set Up a ‘Scream Booth’ in Downtown Austin
The American Heart Association says it's good to let it all out.
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Katy Resident Reports Spooky UFO Sighting Along Highway 99
The hovering UFO appeared as three orbs of light above the highway.
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Ever Wondered What the Blue House Next to Minute Maid Park Is?
When walking from your car to Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, you can't help but notice that...
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Dallas Holocaust Museum to Expand, Hoping to Halt Hate
Visitors will have much more space to take in the heaviness and depth of the museum's content.
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Texas Olive Growers and Orchards You Can Visit in the Hill Country
Texas olive growers proliferate around the Texas Hill Country. Discover which ones allow visitors and when you should...
