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Texas Murals: Big & Bright

As the saying goes, everything is bigger in Texas, and murals are no exception. From Texas’s bustling cities to more remote, smaller communities, murals are becoming ubiquitous. In addition to telling stories, making statements, and educating, these life-sized splashes of color are transforming unremarkable spaces into extraordinary canvases. Houston J. Harding & Co., a screen-printing […]

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Where the Wildflowers Are

Growing wildflowers has become a passion and a business for Basecamp Farms owner, Georgia Monroe. At her growing wildflower farm near Navasota, she hosts community events such as U-pick extravaganzas, with future plans of a bouquet club subscription, wreath-making classes, and flower bar parties. An event center is in the plans for the future, as well!

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Books Behind Bars

Inside Books Project has been providing reading materials to Texas inmates for 20 years, but the Austin-based organization is the only one in Texas to put books directly into the hands of about 25,000 inmates every year.

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The Dog Days of Service

To say that Maggie, a gangly black-and-white Great Dane, is man's best friend would be an understatement. Darcy Maloney, of Wall, Texas, spends nearly every waking moment (and most sleeping ones) with the 6-year-old dog, who, for the past year, has worked day in and day out as her service pet.

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Lil’ Town, Lotta Love

How would it feel to find a go-to boutique with the perfect gift for everyone on your list? Luckily, that place exists at Sweet and Southern Finds in Taylor, less than than an hour’s drive to the northeast side of Austin. This boutique/bakery duo is at the corner of 6th and Main Street.

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Art & Culture, Travel

Home in San Antone at Jazz, TX

There is nothing else quite like Jazz, TX in San Antonio, a classy, modern speakeasy-style jazz club located in the cellar of the Bottling House (now a food hall) at the historic Pearl Brewery. You might think a jazz club of this caliber is only for those who remember those bygone days of the crooners and big bands, but it is not.

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Protecting Texas Part 2: The Rare Beauty of Wildlife Refuges

It is no secret that Texans are proud of their state. After all, space exploration has deep roots in Houston, Big Bend is an outdoor-enthusiast’s paradise, and of course, you can never forget the Alamo. Yet, there are some lesser known places in Texas that are definitely worth bragging about, such as its stunningly beautiful national wildlife refuges.

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Raw 1899 Lounge Exterior
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Raw Talent

Raw 1899, downtown San Angelo art lounge offers wine, beer, food, and an art gallery in a beautiful, historic space.

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Five former Presidents standing in front of the President George W Bush library and museum
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Presidential Museums of Texas

Texas proudly hosts the presidential libraries and museums built in honor of three former United States leaders.

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Yellow chested bird that can be spotted while birding in South Texas
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Texas Birding

The RGV is home to the World Birding Center, which offers nine bird-spotting locations across120-miles known for landscape diversity.

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Stocking Stuffers from Memory Lane

The most memorable stocking stuffers are rarely extravagant or expensive, but rather small, simple gifts that make people laugh or challenge their minds...without requiring batteries or an Internet connection. These twelve vintage stocking stuffers fall into that category - classics that will never go out of style.

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The Alpine Artwalk

In 1994, when gallery owner Keri Blackman and John Davis started Gallery Night, a small collection of open houses designed to celebrate and spotlight local artists, they "didn't even know what we were doing," admitted Blackman, an Alpine gallery owner. In the years that followed, Gallery Night evolved, changed its name to Alpine Artwalk, garnered recognition across the state, and eventually exploded into an annual city staple that is now the city's largest event of the year.

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Nutcracker Ballets in Texas: The Perfect Gift

Many fondly remember their first live performance of The Nutcracker ballet, and can likely recall what year it was, who they were with, and where they saw it. Something as wonderful as this can leave such an impactful, lasting impression. Luckily, there are performances throughout the Lone Star State this time of year; creating an everlasting memory with the treat of a timeless, classical ballet has never been easier.

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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: Art for Everyone

If your taste in art is eclectic, then The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), is an ideal place for a visit! Located in the heart of the impressive downtown museum district, displays range from ancient Shang Dynasty artifacts to Western scenes by Frederick Remington to cubist paintings by Pablo Picasso.

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Foundation for Family Literacy: A First Lady’s Passion

Known as “everybody’s grandmother,” former First Lady Barbara Bush was a strong, honest, servant-hearted woman who inspired people to help others and stay true to their beliefs. She dedicated much of her life to helping people, specifically as a steadfast advocate for literacy. Though Barbara passed away on April 17, 2018, her passion lives on.

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A Storyteller’s Tale

"On Story" gives us a peek behind the curtain into the creation of our favorite films. The writing, the development, and the inspiration behind some of the most famous characters on the big screen are explained, giving super fans that little bit of something they cannot find anywhere else…a bit more to the story.

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