The Luckiest Man in Texas
If you asked me to name the luckiest man in Texas, I’d put my...
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Waco Suspension Bridge is 155 years old!
The Waco Suspension Bridge collected its first toll January 1, 1871. Historic photo by...
Merry Christmas!
In honor of Christmas, there will be no blog until the New Year. We...
Texas Christmas Traditions – Foods for Christmas Eve
Many Texas families enjoy special foods on Christmas Eve–foods that reflect their heritage or...
Texas Christmas Traditions – International Treats
Texas celebrates a unique blend of cultures which often show up in Christmas baking....
The Bexar Remonstrance
On December 19, 1832, the residents of San Antonio became the first to hint...
Texas Christmas Traditions – Poinsettias
The poinsettia plant is native to southern Mexico where the equatorial light provides the...
Texas Christmas Traditions – Las Posadas
Las Posadas is Spanish for “the lodgings” or “the accommodations.” At Christmas time, Las Posadas...
The Red Rovers Came Over
On December 12, 1835 a group of 70 military volunteers calling themselves the Red...
Texas Christmas Tradition – Luminarias
Christmas has always been a celebration of Light that vanquishes Darkness. Now we decorate our...