Nature has come together in Texas to create some of the most perfect summer retreats, swimming holes! Thinking about a swimming hole often conjures up memories of child-like traditions—splashing, playing water games, and diving off cliffs with siblings and friends. Unfortunately, some of these beautiful swimming holes are closed to swimming at times due to…
Keep ReadingLady Bird Lake holds a special place in Austin hearts. We have to go back to the 1970s to find that Texas' population grew more than twice as fast as the national average during the 1970s. And we go even further back to President Kennedy’s assassination and the power of Lyndon Baines Johnson’s (LBJ) presidency…
Keep Reading2024 marks the 40th anniversary of Addison, Texas’ Kaboom Town. Kaboom Town is nationally recognized as one of the most exciting Independence Day celebrations in the U.S. Addison takes up a wee 4.4 square miles, a tiny space squeezed in between far North Dallas and the larger Carrollton. In 2024, the big Kaboom happens on…
Keep ReadingEvery year on the 4th of July, Texas lights up with patriotic pride and vibrant festivities during the 4th of July. Across the Lone Star State, communities come together to celebrate Independence Day with an array of parades and celebrations that showcase the rich culture and spirited history of the state. From bustling cities to…
Keep ReadingJust an hour's drive from Dallas lies Cedar Creek Lake, a serene oasis that many locals treasure as their best-kept secret. This not-so-hidden gem is the fourth largest lake in Texas, with a surface area of 32,000 acres and over 320 miles of shoreline. Cedar Creek Lake was created in 1965 with the completion of…
Keep ReadingJuneteenth is so much more recognized since the U.S. President signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act on June 17, 2021. Juneteenth has been celebrated in Texas by people of all melanin varieties since it became a historical event on January 1, 1863. I've always lived in rural areas. I've been invited to some unforgettable…
Keep ReadingThe storm chasers that work under the umbrella of "Texas Storm Chasers" are leading edge champions in the storm chasing business. Professional storm chasers possess extensive knowledge of meteorological patterns, advanced forecasting techniques, and the critical safety protocols necessary for navigating and documenting severe weather events skillfully. The Birth of Texas Storm Chasers Texas Storm…
Keep ReadingQueen Beyoncé has racked up hit after hit after hit. She released her first album with her first hit “Crazy in Love” featuring rapper Jay Z, on her debut solo album Dangerously in Love. This appeared a bit shady to Mr. Z at the 2024 Grammy Awards after Beyoncé failed to win “Album of the Year”.…
Keep ReadingThe woolly bear caterpillar in Texas finds exceptionally favorable climates in East and Southeast Texas. Spring 2024 has followed climatic conditions that have resulted in a significant population increase in these black fuzzy caterpillars. They are also known as the banded woolly bear, black fuzzy caterpillar, fuzzy caterpillar, fuzzy bear, hedgehog caterpillar, salt marsh caterpillar,…
Keep ReadingSpring breakers first spotted blue dragons, or the Glaucus atlanticus sea slug, in early March 2024 on Texas beaches. Blue dragons are brightly colored blue and silver-gray sea slugs with a flat tapered body and blue stripes on their heads. Blue dragons spend their entire lives in open water and float upside down just under…
Keep Reading