Cassandra Lance-Martinez

In the heart of cowboy country, centrally located between Waco, Abilene and Fort Worth, lies a community small in size but big in musical stature. Stephenville has a population of just under 21,000 and serves as the seat of Erath…

For hundreds of years adobe brick structures have painted the arid desert landscape of the Southwest. The arrival of the Spanish to the region in the mid-16th century brought a tradition of adobe construction that was then combined with the…

It’s been called the “King of Song,” can be found just about everywhere in Texas, and has an exceptional ability to mimic just about any noise in its environment — other birds, insects, amphibians, even mechanical noises. And for more…

Nestled in the grounds of Fair Park in south Dallas is an establishment that holds vital importance to the community. The African American Museum of Dallas (AAMD) brings to light the individuals, events, accomplishments and injustices that occurred to African…

Nestled in the Hill Country region of central Texas, Fredericksburg’s townscape remains decorated with reminders from the German settlers of the mid-1800s who developed the area. In a state famous for everything being bigger, one may be pleasantly surprised to…

The story of the “Come and Take It” flag begins Oct. 2, 1835, at what is now known as the Battle of Gonzales — the first military engagement of the Texas Revolution. It was the fall of 1835. Mexican President…

Churches big and small fill up across the state each Sunday with devout worshipers. Sunday service has been the backbone of many Texas homes for generations, and, if you’re extra lucky, the church you attend might have the music of…

On any given day, “The Spirit of the American Doughboy,” by Ernest M. Viquesney, is a memorial statue that can be found in multiple locations around the state. So if at first glance the structure may seem familiar, that may…