Lubbock, Texas proudly claims, Charles Hardin Holley (born September 7, 1936), or Buddy Holly, as the community’s favorite son. The young man grew up in a fine musical family, became famous, and then tragically died at the age of 22 in a plane crash during a winter snowstorm in Clear Lake, Iowa, on February 3,
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In the late 1800s, cattlemen and settlers entered Lubbock County along trails that followed the Brazos River. Near a point where the Brazos splits into two separate channels, Blackwater Draw and Yellow House Draw, a 12-acre spring-fed lake, situated in…
The life-size storefront silhouettes of musicians on Galveston’s Market Street suggest an entertainment venue for partygoers. However, upon entering the Maceo Original Spice and Import Company, you experience the aroma of spices from around the world. Established in 1944, the…
Picture an elegant glass of a deep red, Texas wine. Where do you picture yourself drinking that wine? Fredericksburg, perhaps, the town considered to be the epicenter of Texas’ wine country. Now, picture a small West Texas town, say Slaton,…
Staging the “perfect” picnic involves careful planning. One can certainly enjoy takeout at a local park, but a really good picnic demands an “excursion”! Traditionally, a relaxing outdoor meal, surrounded by Mother Nature requires 1) a country setting; 2) cool…
Texas has an impressive collection of historic properties and sites that offer a glimpse into how ancient Texans lived. The brightest “jewels” in this preservation treasure chest – Hueco Tanks, Seminole Canyon, Caddo Mounds, and Mission Dolores – go far…
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