Perhaps nothing symbolizes the Lone Star state quite like the cowboy. Self-made men at one with the land they loved, the mythic Western way of life is remembered annually at the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo, an Austin-area tradition since 1938. Following is a roundup of some of the activities held during the 16-day …
From bebop and big band to Western swing and worldbeat, the Denton Arts & Jazz Festival is an aural and visual symphony for the senses, featuring a roster of local talent and internationally-known performers on six stages and works by 160 artists. An estimated 200,000 attendees will groove to tunes and marvel at the fleet …
Since 1971, tartan-loving Texans have headed to Houston for this weekend-long Highland fling. Events: From traditional tunes to contemporary Celtic compositions, music lovers can enjoy harmonies that bring the Highlands home as a variety of local, regional and international acts take to the AMECParagon Stage, or marvel at the musical mastery of the contestants …
Known as the Spur Capital of Texas, a drive through the city of Gatesville is a trip down memory lane. A town where couples enjoy an old-fashioned date night at the local drive-in and hunt for that special Shawnee vase or vintage Raggedy Ann doll at the myriad antiques stores, this central Texas town is …
From Fats Domino’s 1950’s ditty “Blueberry Hill” to the 2007 romantic movie “My Blueberry Nights,” America’s second favorite berry has long played a part in pop culture. Since 1989 the East Texas town of Nacogdoches has held its own ode to the sweet treat with a fete that’s a delicious way to spend a day: …
Since 1927 Fayette County citizens have said so long to summer with a fair that’s a true Texas treasure. Attractions: Wile 4-H and FFA members demonstrate their agricultural aptitude at the livestock show, festival-goers can take shelter from the summer sun as they enjoy the botanical beauty on display at the flower and plant house …
Listen closely and you can still hear the faint echo of hoofbeats from the cattle that were herded along the Belton section of the Chisholm Trail by rugged wranglers back in the 1800’s. Over a century later, that independent cowboy spirit is still alive and well and on display in the central Texas community as …