How to Become a Politician in Texas
How do I start a political career? Are you interested in government and in making things better, either in your local community or on a state or national level? Regardless…
Can a Felon Own a Gun in Texas?
Can a convicted felon carry a firearm in Texas? It should come as no surprise that owning a firearm is quite common in Texas. Though the second amendment protects the…
Weekend in Dallas
Dallas Weekend Trip Itinerary Dallas knows how to party as the birthplace of the frozen margarita machine and the host city of the Texas State Fair. Dallas is unlike any…
Hiking in Dallas
Great Places to Hike in the Dallas Area Contrary to popular opinion, there are a plethora of hiking trails in and around Dallas. The elevation isn’t always required to enjoy…
Lubbock Cotton Court Hotel
Lubbock in the wintertime isn’t all that exciting – in fact, it is downright out cold, desolate and windy. But when you stay at a Cotton Court Hotel – The…
Sugar Gliders – Texas Resource Guide
Our goal here is to compile all of the best information we have found about sugar gliders as pets and in the wild. Our main focus at this point is…
Luckenbach Texas Attractions
15 Things to do in Luckenbach Texas Luckenbach, TX is a tiny town in Texas Hill Country about 13 miles from Fredericksburg that offers a unique and unforgettable experience. With…
Spring TX Things to Do
Things to Do in Spring Texas Spring refers to a large portion of northern Harris County and a smaller portion of southern Montgomery County. However, Spring’s original town, now known…
Greenville Texas Attractions
Things to do in Greenville TX A quaint Texas town with a vibrant schedule of activities for all types of visitors is Greenville. You’ll be surprised by the city’s historic…
How to Raise Ducks in Texas
Raising Ducks Raising ducks is an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Ducks are hardy, easy to care for, and can provide you with eggs or meat, depending on the breed. In…
A Deeper Look Into Dallas Ft. Worth for Real Estate Investors
One of the key components to real estate investment success is a deep understanding of your investment markets. This comes not solely with the analysis of dry statistics and market…
The Big Tree – Goose Island State Park
Big Tree of Lamar, Rockport TX Just northeast of Rockport-Fulton, square in the middle of the Texas Gulf Coast near the community of Lamar, on a peninsula that stretches into…
The Ghosts of the Gage Hotel
Haunted Gage Hotel – Marathon TX Home, Home on the range…that should be the slogan for the historic gage Hotel in Marathon, Texas. The hotel brochure says it all: “…Few…
Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area Full of mystery and legend, the “Rock” stands as a reminder of the rough and untamed frontier of the 18th & 19th centuries in Central…
Perseid Meteor Shower Texas
BEST VIEWS of Perseid Meteor Shower ACROSS TEXAS It was said that Perseus, son of the Greek God Zeus, was a daring mythological Greek God-Prince best known for his victory…
Cotton Bowl
History of the Cotton Bowl Since 1937, the stadium that bears the name “Cotton Bowl” will cease to host the annual gridiron classic by the same name, a moving moment…
Haunted Texas: Brownsville on the Rio Grande
On the extreme southern tip of Texas where the great Rio Grande gently wanders to the Gulf, the state’s southmost city, Brownsville, hugs the lazy, curving river, a distant outpost…
Massacre at Goliad
Goliad Massacre 1936 March and April each year are special months of remembrance and celebration in Texas. The year was 1836 and Texas was declaring it’s independence from Mexico. Faced…
Famous Texans
Famous people from Texas Texans have been known to toot their own horns from time to time. Haven’t you heard, everything is bigger and better in Texas? While we may…
Texas Chainsaw Massacre True Story
October has arrived and, as usual, emails and letters have been arriving from readers wanting to hear about seasonal travel opportunities and topical features and stories related to the Halloween…