Catherine Sak

There are a limited number of “official” Texas state historic sites, but every downtown has a unique history and stories that contribute to a sense of place—and a sense of pride. Here are several ways for your community to capitalize…

Texas and football are practically synonymous. Every fall, fans gather in stadiums across the state to cheer on their favorite teams and players. In one East Texas city of some 14,000, this means heading downtown. Jacksonville’s Historic Tomato Bowl was…

Downtowns and highways are forever connected in Texas. While in many small towns a historic highway is the lifeblood of a downtown commercial district, even in the largest cities you can find vestiges of state and U.S. highways. In Texas,…