Think of notable Texans, and former U.S. President George Walker Bush – quintessential cowboy with his boots, Southern drawl, and “aw-shucks” boyish charm – is likely one of the first to come to mind. But there is more to the 43rd president of the United States than meets the eye. Nine years after completing two […]
Joe Haynes leaned back in a well-worn chair at the KSTA radio station in the small west-central Texas town of Coleman. The studio is crowded with memorabilia: Coleman Bluecats rally gear, inspirational messages, and a large framed painting of Jesus walking on the water. “My whole life has been about overcoming odds,” said the beloved […]
Going out to dinner at a posh restaurant on Valentine’s Day always seems like a good idea. However, disappointment sets in when February 14th finally arrives, and you are faced with huge crowds and long lines – not exactly the ideal set of circumstances for that intimate date you had imagined. Preparing a cozy dinner […]
With spring on the horizon, nothing says new beginnings like a fresh flower field. The original Texas-Tulips Dallas, a floral pastime ideal for picking bulbs and taking idyllic photos, opened a new location. Texas-Tulips San Antonio opened their flower fields on Thursday, January 23, 2020, in La Vernia, Texas with several tulips in bloom, ready […]
From fry cook of a fast-food chicken joint to king of a Texas taco empire, Michael Rypka may have moved up the ranks quickly, but it was not always an easy climb. Rypka started Torchy’s Tacos with little more than a dream and a used trailer, back before food trucks were cool. Even when his […]
In honor of Valentine’s Day, here is a collection of thoughtful and exciting dates throughout Texas to plan for in the month of February. Gaze at the Galaxy – COLORADO BEND, TEXAS Located about two hours northwest of Austin, travel to Colorado Bend State Park for a night spent under the stars and immersed in […]
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