One of the most recognized names from Texas politics, Ann Richards was born Dorothy Ann Willis in Lakeview (today that town is Lacy-Lakeview), grew up in Waco and attended Waco High School. After graduating from Waco’s Baylor University, the future governor went on to enroll at the University of Texas at Austin and earn a …

Fredericksburg, Texas once had its own special version of the Easter bunny story dating back to 1847, when John Mueseback and the other men of the small settlement rode out to make a peace treaty with the Comanches–the Easter Fires. Mueseback was the leader of the German immigrant families who had settled in the Pedernales …

Stonewall’s called the “Peach Capital of Texas” and every June Stonewall is ripe with fun and festivities. The third weekend of June is set aside for a celebration of the Hill Country’s sweetest product at the annual Peach JAMboree, a time when the small community shares its fuzzy treasure. The festivities are genuine Texas fun, …

With 16 days of activities, the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo ranks as one of San Antonio’s largest events. Grab your cowboy hat and get ready to rodeo! Activities include a rodeo, a Western parade, educational displays, a concert series, a carnival midway, and plenty of Western fun. The event kicks off with Cowboy …

The Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival Conroe, Texas When: mid-October Where: Activities take place on the downtown square in Conroe. Join the throng of 30,000 to 40,000 spectators as the Montgomery County community gathers for a three-day seafood soiree. Events: Budding Emeril Lagasse’s can get up the gumption to enter the gumbo cook-off, while wine aficionados …

Texas Rice Festival Winnie, Texas When: late September/ early October Where: Winnie-Stowell Park in Winnie, Texas. Like grains of rice simmering in a cooking pot, the small Southeast Texas community of Winnie expands from its usual population of 5,000 to over 100,000 each first weekend in October as festival attendees flock to Winnie-Stowell Park for …

State Fair of Texas Dallas, Texas When: late September- late October Where: Fair Park in Dallas. Big Tex, the 52-foot tall, Stetson-wearing symbol of Lone Star hospitality that towers over Fair Park, will give a warm “Howdy!” to over three million visitors as they arrive at America’s largest state fair. Events: The latest cars off …