Star of the Republic Museum one of more than 1500 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer in collaboration with the National Endowment of the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense   Washington-on-the-Brazos, TX—Star of the Republic Museum announces the launch of Blue Star [...]

When it’s time to throw a party in Washington County, residents recognize the Giddings Stone Mansion as one of the most convenient and beautiful venues in the area. Located in the heart of Brenham, the Mansion boasts a stately view from one of the highest hilltops in the region.  The Giddings Stone Mansion is the [...]

Located just outside of Houston in the beautiful countryside of Navasota is the area’s oldest alpaca ranch. With over fifteen years of experience, Laurence and Donna Binder, owners of Bluebonnet Hills Alpaca Ranch, bring their expertise and knowledge to the fun adventures of raising and breeding alpacas. Since starting their business in 1997, the Binders [...]

Promoting and celebrating unity within a diverse society is the foundational mission of the Texas Center for Regional Studies. Located in Richards, Texas, this non-profit organization focuses on “research and educational programs centering on genealogy, history, and culture” to bring Texas history to life to residents today. Texas Center President Dr. Robin Montgomery and Executive [...]

Join Cindy Jaeger Designs for an Egg-Stravaganza taking place March 9-10!  With every $25.00 purchase made on Friday from 9:30 am to 7:00 pm your name will be entered in a drawing for one of eight amazing door prizes.  Photos with the Easter Bunny will be taken by D & K Photography on Saturday only from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.  Saturday will also [...]

The new-year started off with a bang at the Maude Cobb Convention & Activity Center in Longview, Texas this past Saturday evening. With the sweet sounds of live big band music, young and young at heart from all over East Texas gathered together to celebrate the art of dance. The very talented Longview Dance Youth [...]

New Orleans isn’t the only place to “let the good times roll” this Mardi Gras season. Make the short trip out to Galveston, Texas to The Tremont House, A Wyndham Grand Hotel. Come celebrate  their 28th Annual Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. saluting “The Golden Era [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]