Christmas is right around the corner, and the Texas LIVE CREW has been inspired once again by Robyn Pandolph Designs, located on Postoffice street on Galveston Island. If anyone is headed down to the Island for holiday celebrations, be sure to stop in Robyn’s and say hello. She’s a dear and loves visitors from the [...]

After opening its doors over a hundred years ago, Blue Bell Creameries has become one of the most successful and beloved ice cream companies in the nation.  While only available in 26 percent of the nation’s supermarkets, it still ranks as the third best-selling ice cream in America.  Their commitment to high quality and uncompromised [...]

By Ursula Morris The Morris Mansion, Bastrop, Texas Bastrop has been in the hearts and minds of Texans over the last few months. Despite the devastating damage of the wildfires around Bastrop, the community still thrives. If you visit the historic streets of this small Texas town, you’ll come across the Morris Mansion. Owners Ursula [...]

Brenham’s Past Is Full of Surprises Toubin Park reveals newly discovered history and architectural wonders. by Sharon Brass (As seen in the Nov/Dec 2011 issue of Texas LIVE Magazine) Colorful untold stories about Washington County’s past are disclosed at Brenham’s new Toubin Park. The downtown pocket park, being opened early this fall by Main Street [...]

A hometown boy with heart and soul – that’s what you get when you meet the artist behind Richard Schmidt Jewelry. After traveling the countryside from the Southwest to the Texas Hill Country, Schmidt found inspiration in the vivid landscapes and found a passion for the art of jewelry making. Being a native of Fayette [...]

Carmine, Texas, is said to be the gateway to the Hill Country, with more antiques per square foot than any other small town.  But Carmine is offering up more history than antiques – it is also home of the Texas Basketball Museum.   Owner and museum curator, Bob Springer, retired in 2000 from a 30-year [...]

Looking for some ideas for a Thanksgiving getaway? Galveston Island is an ideal destination for a weekend away.  Check out all that Galveston Island has to offer with these exciting upcoming events! Hotel Galvez’s Thanksgiving Getaway Package Let someone else do the cooking! Hotel Galvez & Spa is host to the most popular Thanksgiving Brunch [...]

With thoughts of autumn and Halloween soon approaching, one begins to think of scary ghost stories and haunted houses. Galveston is happy to announce the opening of a new year-round, haunted house themed around a fictional character associated with The 1900 Storm. Haunted Mayfield Manor opened in early September in Galveston’s historic downtown just in [...]

LOST PINES, TEXAS (September 22, 2011) — Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa is making a $25 donation to the Bastrop Ministerial Alliance for every room night booked at the “Hyatt Daily Rate” with special offer code “WeCare” for new reservations booked for stays through December 30, 2011.   This donation program has been launched [...]

The Shabby Chic Queen Mum has arrived and is ready to open the doors of her new store right here in Texas – Round Top, Texas, that is. The Prairie Bed & Breakfast – Round Top, Texas After purchasing and renovating the gorgeous Round Top bed and breakfast last year, Rachel Ashwell’s Shabby Chic Couture [...]