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Discover inspiring artwork at the State Fair of Texas
SAN ANTONIO — Everything is bigger in Texas and the Creative Arts Building at the State Fair of Texas is home to the coolest artwork you’ll find in the Lone Star State!. Hundreds of art pieces have a home under one roof. That's where you'll find the Creative Arts Building director, Kathy Bennett. She couldn't be prouder of the artwork she found at the 'Kid's Corner'.
Man Drives Texas Highway with One-Wheeled Trailer Video
In a state where everything is bigger, bolder, and more unpredictable, a Texas man decided to test just how little you can get away with on the highway. What did he do? Oh, nothing too crazy—just hit the road with a trailer missing one minor detail… a second wheel. You can skip to the bottom of the article to watch the video if reading isn't your thing.
It's official, Texas has a favorite bread, and, it should come as no surprise that it is probably your abuelita's favorite too!
The folks over at Shane Co. did some very tasty research to determine the most popular bread type in each state. There's tons to choose from; sourdough, ciabatta, French, croissant, seriously I could go on. But I am very proud to say that one bread reigned supreme in the Lone Star state!
Texas Leads The Way In 3-D Printed Structures
Texas is quickly becoming a leader in the world of 3-D printing, especially in building homes and now hotels. Builders in the Lone Star state use special printers that are like concrete curb-making machines with brains. They build layer upon layer of concrete to create sustainable structures faster and cheaper...
Wildlife officials warn against rising number of acts of vandalism at Enchanted Rock
One of Texas’s most well-known state parks keeps seeing an unusual act of vandalism against our state plant. Wildlife officials at Enchanted Rock in the Hill Country have noticed smiley faces and hearts being engraved in the pads of prickly pears.
Junction Eagles will use first loss of season as learning experience
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The Junction Eagles will look to clean things up after their first loss of the season, and they should be well rested after an open date last week. After opening the season with three straight wins, the Eagles were cooled off by Mason 35-12 two weeks ago. Junction is […]
The 15 Most Common Words Texans Use That Have Double Meaning
The beauty of the West Texas language isn’t just in the slang like “fixin’ to” or “jeet yet?” It’s in these words that carry a double meaning, or better yet as we Texans like to call it "Double Speak." They show how dynamic our speech is, and how the same word can take on a completely different meaning, depending on how we use it.
3 of The Top 50 Restaurants In The US Are Texan
Three Texas eateries have made a major mark this year, earning their spot on the New York Times’ prestigious Best Restaurants of 2024 list. From vegetarian Indian cuisine to tangy barbecue and soul-warming Creole dishes, the Lone Star State continues to show that its culinary scene is as diverse as it is delicious. This year’s list includes 50 top restaurants across 27 states and Washington, D.C., with Texas proudly representing three standout spots. Let’s dive into what makes these eateries so special.
Animal welfare advocates will plead with Texas lawmakers to help cities control stray pet population
"Animal welfare advocates will plead with Texas lawmakers to help cities control stray pet population" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
One Video Shows How Texas Is Overflowing With Crickets
The state of Texas is home to plenty of animals. Some we know well, others not so well. We've got all that one special we love right? Perhaps a dog or even a cat?. But then there are creatures in the state that quite frankly, unnerve some individuals. Others simply just creep us out. Then...there's the ones that we see too much of!
PFAS pollution a growing problem for U.S. farmers
Texas state courts have become ground zero in a complaint to determine whether farmers can be held liable for PFAS contamination discovered on their crop land. The Environmental Working Group reports the number of known “forever chemical” sites across the United States are increasing at an alarming rate. PFAS have been linked to kidney and […]
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