National Park Service to celebrate 100 years in 2016
Written by Matt Joyce | Published April 1, 2014
Supporters of the National Park Service and its parks and historic sites in Texas are gearing up for 2016, the…
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Nontraditional Offerings Draw Museum Visitors
Written by Lori Moffatt | Published March 25, 2014
With spring officially here and summer around the corner, lots of folks are making vacation (and staycation) plans. Museums, since…
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Oil spill closes Galveston-Bolivar Ferry
Written by Matt Joyce | Published March 24, 2014
The Galveston-Bolivar ferry remains closed Monday morning as a result of an oil spill in Galveston Bay. The Texas Department…
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A True Irish Blessing
Written by Lois M. Rodriguez | Published March 16, 2014
May the luck of the Irish fall upon you! For me, St. Patrick's Day brings fond memories of a special blessing.
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'Road to Austin' at SXSW
Written by Lois Rodriguez | Published March 13, 2014
One musical director, 6 days of rehearsal, 3-hour concert, 60 artists, 38 songs and 3 reasons to celebrate. It’s a labor of…
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YAKONA, a stunning documentary about the San Marcos River
Written by Lori Moffatt | Published March 12, 2014
Amid the hundreds of documentaries, dramas, comedies, and experimental films available for screening during South by Southwest’s film offerings this…
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Johnny Depp turns up at Willie Nelson rodeo concert
Written by Matt Joyce | Published March 11, 2014
One of the wild things about the South by Southwest conference is the number of celebrities who show up in…
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SXSW: The Free Way
Written by Lois Rodriguez | Published March 10, 2014
Austin is once again abuzz with an international audience quenching their thirst for music, movies and technology, but the badgeless…
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Borger celebrating its 88th birthday
Written by Matt Joyce | Published March 4, 2014
Borger is turning 88! And to celebrate, the Hutchinson County Museum is hosting a birthday celebration with a panel of…
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Fire destroys Fossil Rim gift shop; rebuilding under way
Written by Matt Joyce | Published February 27, 2014
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose has launched a fundraising campaign to rebuild its gift shop, which was recently…
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Happy Independence Day!
Written by Lori Moffatt | Published February 26, 2014
On March 2, 1836, 59 delegates gathered at Washington-on-the-Brazos to sign the Texas Declaration of Independence, setting in motion a…
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New Alamo exhibit explores Tejano role in battle
Written by Matt Joyce | Published February 21, 2014
The Alamo opens a new exhibit this weekend that examines the sometimes-overlooked history of Hispanic defenders of the Alamo. Standing…
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