Every year, from late September to mid-October, people come from all over the U.S. and around the world to visit Big Tex, the legendary icon of Fair Park in Dallas. Today’s State Fair of Texas started out as the Dallas State Fair & Exposition as a private corporation on January 30, 1886. It features hundreds of shows…
Keep ReadingThe total solar eclipse 2024, on April 8, will enter Texas from the border towns of Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, and Eagle Pass, Texas. According to the Great American Eclipse website, Texas has the potential to host 720,000 out-of-state visitors and 13 million Texans live within this eclipse’s path. The eclipse excitement will continue to…
Keep ReadingMy family and I had a great weekend in Fredericksburg, Texas. We drank lots of good wine at some of the local wineries, heard some excellent live music at several different venues, hiked to the top of Enchanted Rock, and ate some good food. The weekend started with our grandson's first tackle football game (I…
Keep ReadingIf you've never experienced the Galveston Mardi Gras, you're in for a sweet treat. Imagine: Both sides of the streets lined with fun-loving crowds having a good time; The sound of music (rock, country, reggae, and more) coming from all directions; A wide variety of colorful and interesting costumes parading up and down the street;…
Keep ReadingThe Compleat Angler author Izaak Walton famously said that he had “laid aside business and gone a-fishing.” Today, 370 years later, far too few of us follow his example. It isn’t only that we’re all plugged in, attached to devices, and hopelessly harried; it’s that, sadly, many people think of fly fishing as work--the last…
Keep ReadingGranbury, Texas is a fun and laid back town with lots of good stuff to keep you entertained for a weekend. Schedule a weekend escape around one of their fun events. I'm talking about events like the Brazos River Music Fest and General Granbury's Birthday celebration. Or, plan on a romantic or relaxing weekend at…
Keep ReadingWhat a fun weekend with camping, live music, two rounds of golf, some good food, and a dip in Krause Springs! I got Larry Joe Taylor's newsletter, which said he was going to be at Poodies on Sunday night. So, we made some phone calls, packed the motorhome, loaded the clubs into the Jeep, hooked…
Keep ReadingDell Diamond - Round Rock, TX If you love baseball, this weekend adventure is a must for you. Gather the family, a bunch of relatives, your church group, business associates, or your best friends and call Dell Diamond. Reserve one of their group outing areas. Nothing's more fun than spending time with friends or family at…
Keep ReadingIf you like music, belly dancing, games of skill, and camping, head to the Texas Renaissance Festival. If your favorite holiday is Halloween, make the Texas Renaissance Festival the one thing to do in 2024. Held in October and November just outside of Montgomery, Texas, the festival is about 30 minutes north of Houston. It…
Keep ReadingSomeone told us that we can't miss this year's Wurstfest in New Braunfels. So, my wife and I headed to New Braunfels in November to check it out. We had a fantastic time … golf at the Bandit, some great food, lots of music, and too much beer. Wurstfest: Golf Stay & Play at The…
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