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Allison Kendrick

Tracing its history back to 1923, the Slaton Bakery is one of the oldest continuously operating bakeries in Texas. Three generations of dedicated bakers have made life sweeter for West Texans; today folks across the state can enjoy treats from this family that is still committed to quality and taste. The town of Slaton is
If you were to survey Texans on the things they love most about their state, we can guarantee some of these things would make the list: bluebonnets, barbeque, Tex-Mex, high school football, Dr Pepper, sunsets, George Strait, small towns and Texas businesses. Bluebell,  Buc-ee’s and Dairy Queen have the following and admiration of many Texans,
Imagine the scene of a family sitting around in a living room after they’ve finished dinner. The parents are on the couch, maybe a sister sitting in a chair and a brother sprawled out on the floor. They are gathered closer than just sitting in the room; their attention fixed on what appears to be

Texas is known for many iconic foods and food groups: barbecue, breakfast tacos, chili, chicken fried steaks and Tex-Mex – just to name a few. Our great state is also known for several famous libations: the margarita, Garrison Brother’s whiskey,…

You’re invited! The Friends of the Cornette Library and the Texas Plains Trail Region are hosting the showing of the documentary video Hamblen Drive: From Buffalo Trail to State Highway on February 19, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Cornett…

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