With its riverboat heritage and antibellum architecture, Jefferson is a town where history and culture converge like two prongs of a bayou, weaving together through the thick forests of the Texas-Louisiana borderlands. Beginning in the 1840s, Jefferson enjoyed a 30-year golden era as Texas’ chief inland river port. The city reaped the benefits of a…
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A Dozen North Texas Cities Vying For Amazon HQ2
At least a dozen North Texas cities are hoping to score what could be the Super Bowl of jobs: luring Amazon HQ2, its second corporate headquarters. Amazon is talking about offering up to 50,000 jobs with salaries and total compensation of $100,000 and investing up to $5 billion. Jon Hetzel of Madison Partners says, “We’re insanely excited about the…
New Foods at the Texas State Fair 2017
Fair food doesn’t stop at the Big Tex Choice Awards. Concessionaires spend the entire off-season concocting new foods to showcase at the State Fair, and this year doesn’t disappoint. Check out some of this year’s featured new foods. For a complete list of new food and their locations, visit an information booth while on the…
5 incredible caves to explore in the Texas Hill Country
The Texas Hill Country is known for its beautiful landscapes and plenty of outdoor recreation options — but don’t forget to explore the awesome sights underground, too. You can up the adventure by making a trip to one of these showstopping caves. Longhorn Cavern State Park If the walls could talk at Longhorn Cavern, boy…
Top 10 ways to have the ultimate State Fair of Texas date night
With its twinkling lights, heart-pounding rides, and ample opportunity for snuggling up with your SO, there’s no more quintessential Lone Star date than the State Fair of Texas. Even LeeAnne Locken agrees — the Real Housewife of Dallas got engaged at the Fair on a recent episode of the Bravo reality show. The Fair runs September 29 through October 22…
Travel Thursday: An Unforgettable Fall in San Antonio
Delight in a season of unforgettable events, history and culture in San Antonio. Our beautiful fall weather sparks an atmosphere that’s equal parts excitement and relaxation. Explore amazing history at our Spanish colonial missions, designated as the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas, and enjoy pulse-pounding rides at our world-class theme parks. Fall’s events are ramping…
6 Things You Can Only Do At The State Fair with a Season Pass
A Season Pass for the State Fair of Texas is more than just a ticket to the Fair, it offers you 24 days to create memories with friends and family. The staff of the Fair compiled a list of just a few of things you can do with your Season Pass this year. #5 –…
6 Food Fests to Attend This Fall
Newsflash, Dallas: not all food festivals are created equal. There are some that are thrown together in a matter of days and others that take a full year to make happen. Here are the six events of fall that go above and beyond the everyday foodie festival. From barbecue to veggies and everything in between,…
Travel Thursday: Fredericksburg, TX
For this Travel Thursday, take a trip over to Fredericksburg, TX! Read below for a little introduction to this town, and then get planning on your next visit there! WILLKOMMEN German heritage. Texas hospitality. Welcome to Fredericksburg, the Texas Hill Country. Rich with the culture of German pioneers who settled here over 160 years ago….