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Search and rescue operations remain underway in Central Texas following the devastating floods over the Fourth of July ...
The tradition of hanging a wreath on our doors dates back through the centuries. With our German roots in the Texas Hill Country, and our faith-based roots throughout the state, it stands to reason ...
There's an enormous expanse of actual rock "wall" beneath the city of Rockwall, Texas, which hasn't ever fully been excavated.
Kolaches are more popular than ever. The fruit-filled pastries are a Texas staple, but so is the kolache's cousin, the klobasniky. What's the difference?
The Devil's Backbone is a stretch of Texas highway that is said to be haunted by the spirits of Native Americans, Confederate Soldiers, and much more.
The movie “Tombstone” came out in 1993, but even all these years later, one line from the film stands out. The phrase “I’m your huckleberry,” spoken by Val Kilmer as Doc Holliday in the film, can be ...
Now that you know all about the Texas Hill Country secret of pepper steak, here is another dish which is found only in this very specific part of the state: the tasty treat called parisa.
The Old Alton Bridge, or "Goatman's Bridge" is surrounded by numerous tales of an apparition called the "Goatman" and ghostly sightings.
The Texas Hill Country can be defined by numerous things, but we’re going to focus on two main components: geography and symbols of the Hill Country.
Driving 180 to Lake Mineral Wells State Park will lead you to yet another interesting Texas tidbit from the past—the decaying military base of Fort Wolters. The base was deactivated in the 1970s, but ...
To hunt topaz in Texas, especially the rare blue topaz found only in Mason County, prospectors need some basic equipment, lots of patience, and at least a moderate case of topaz fever.
Can horny toads really shoot blood out of their eyes, or is that just another Texas tall-tale about these critters? You might be surprised to learn the answer is yes, one defensive mechanism that ...