NOTE: This event has been canceled.
In 1821, Stephen F. Austin, known as the “Father of Texas,” made a contract to bring 300 families to the Spanish province, which now is Texas. By 1823, probably more than 600 to 700 people were in Texas, hardy colonists from the various portions of the United States at that time, who settled not far from the Gulf of Mexico.
There was no regular army to protect them, so Austin called the citizens together and organized a group to provide the needed p ...
The coronavirus shutdown has put the brakes on life for many folks, but there won’t be anything slow about the horse races coming up in nearby Gillespie County.
Over the course of four weekends--two in July and two in August--the Gillespie County Fair & Festival Association will be holding its annual Thoroughbred and quarter horse races.
Horse racing is an experience for all your senses.
“What people love about horse racing is the thrill of seeing them run, hearing the thundering of ...
Peaches are in season May-September in the Texas Hill Country. Freestone varieties are quite popular starting in the middle of June, usually around the Jamboree. Most fruit stands offer peaches already picked along with fresh produce, ice cream, pies, and preserves locally made with family recipes.
This year, we will not be having the annual Stonewall Peach Jamboree, but we are eagerly planning for the 60th Anniversary slated for 2021.
Just because we aren’t having the Jamboree, doesn
After spending most of the spring hunkered down to slow the spread of the Coronavirus, summertime has been creeping upon us. Recent rains have brought new life to trees and plants, and the landscape throughout the Texas Hill Country is benefiting.
Llano County, which boasts a gorgeous river and beautiful lakes, is one of the best places to get away – whether it's just for a day trip or a relaxing week or two.
Being mindful of social distancing, yet ready for some outside time, getting a ...
The State of Texas is just a bit proud of all things “Texas Made! As a result, Texas artisans have amazing products and Texas made items representing true Texas culture.
If you have looked for that special store that honors Texas’ place in history, Bandera, Cowboy Capital of the World, is the place to visit!
Starting May 27, visitors will be able to make camping reservations at parks with arrival dates between June 1 and Sept. 7. This gradual reopening of overnight reservations will be limited to varying degrees at individual parks to align with safe business practices currently followed in Texas.
“No one is more pleased than us to welcome more outdoor enthusiasts back into state parks as part of the continued reopening of Texas,” said Carter Smith, Executive Director of the Texas Parks and ...
For tourists and residents, the Texas Hill Country has long been one of the most beautiful spots in Texas – a place to wile away the hours on the shores of Lake Travis, catch a few bass in the coves, or travel the farm roads enjoying the wildflowers.
Migrating birds, on the other hand, consider the Hill Country a sort of freeway rest stop – a way station where they can relax, catch a good meal and gather strength for the rest of their journey.
Nestled in the hill country is a ...
The first weekend of April is booked solid in Llano with the 16th Annual Chuck Wagon Cook-Off and the 43rd Llano Fiddle Festival. On Friday morning, April 3, students from Llano Elementary, Packsaddle, and Llano Christian Academy will make their yearly trip to Badu Park to learn about life in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
2020 Tomball German
Heritage Festival
March 27, 28 & 29, 2020
Old Town Tomball, Texas
Historical Train Depot Plaza
Beginning with one Oomph band on a flatbed trailer twenty years ago the festival has become an annual tradition in Tomball and one of the best music/street festivals in Texas. Every spring festivalgoers break out their Lederhosen and Dirndls “Go German” for the area’s largest festival celebrating the heritage of the original German families that settled this area ...
The Schneider House at 532 Magazine Avenue is a single-family dwelling with two accessory structures located on the back of the property. The property is not an individual historic landmark but contributes to the Sophienburg Hill Historic District.
The residence was originally built in 1910 by Edward F. Schneider (1861-1919) and Emma Maurer Schneider (1857-1935) adding to their considerable land holdings in the area.
