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01/31/2025

Will Lynde and Family on Saturday Feb 8 at 3pm singing timeless love songs from Broadway to Nashville at the Round Top Festival Institute in Round Top

01/30/2025

Read the Top 5 story of 2024 about Texas Firsts
You couldn’t resist yet another Texas first—this West Texas Thanksgiving celebration predates the pilgrims’ Thanksgiving feast by almost 25 years

Did you know the first Thanksgiving celebration on American soil took place in the Lone Star State? The first Texas Thanksgiving happened in 1598 near

01/30/2025

In Blanco Texas, the Miro Quartet on Saturday Feb 8 at 7:30pm at the Uptown Blanco Ballroom

01/29/2025

Grand opening of Metties in Blanco
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01/29/2025

Hill Country Trail Ride Cowboy Breakfast on Feb 2 at Yett Memorial Park

Join the riders of the Hill Country Trail Ride for this time honored tradition. Enjoy breakfast with the riders and get a peek into the amazing history of this event.

01/27/2025

Read the Top 5 Story from 2024 on Norwegian Heritage
You were as surprised as we were to discover this pocket of Norwegian heritage hidden in the picturesque hills of Bosque County.

Texas is well known for it diverse mix of cultures. But did you know that Norwegian heritage is among them? It may be the state's best kept secret - but not

01/26/2025

It's that time of year when love is in the air! Festival Hill in Round Top's annual Valentine's Library Concert will take place at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 8.

This year's program, "Timeless Love Songs - From Broadway to Nashville" supports the Festival Institute's Faith P. and Charles L. Bybee Library and Study Center.

Tickets can be purchased online at FestivalHill.org or by calling the Festival office at 979-249-3129.
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01/25/2025

Read the top five story from 2024: Healing Waters in Texas. Hancock, Chinati, Big Bend National Park and Bexar County

In this age of self-care, when traveling is less often a quest for the exotic, and more a means to unplug from nagging work obligations and the siren call of

01/22/2025

A Top Story in 2024 is Texas Soda Fountains!
Soda, POP, fizzy juice, LOLLY WATER, sodey dope, BELLY WASH, seltzer, COKE, and tonic. Is your tongue tingling yet? It's soda fountain season in Texas!
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It's hard to surprise our audience of seasoned travelers, but our writers managed to uncover a few hidden gems that caught your attention in 2024. Here are the

01/19/2025

Read the Top 5 story from 2024 on Incredible Women
Read about Texas fiercest females, from the National Cowgirl Museum to Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House, these sites bring their legacy to life.

In honor of Women's History Month, we're celebrating the inspiring stories of remarkable Texas women who shaped our state's rich history, and the people and places that continue to inspire and empower generations to come.

01/16/2025

Top 5 Travel Trends for 2025 include Mineral Wells, Canyon, Marfa and Bandera

In 2025, travelers are turning to destinations that offer more than just a getaway—they’re searching for meaningful adventures steeped in culture and history.

01/15/2025

On January 19th America's beloved Dolly Parton turns 79 years old. Saint Cecilia's Round Top, a creative spiritual community, celebrates her birthday with a special service featuring many of Dolly's most beloved songs including Coat of Many Colors, Light of a Clear Blue Morning, I Will Always Love You, Little Sparrow, Better Get to Livin' and many others.

The Dolly Parton Tribute Mass will be on Sunday, January 19th at 10:30 a.m. at the historic Round Top Dance Hall, 550 N Washington in Round Top, Texas. The service will feature an All-Star group of musicians

Saint Cecilia's Round Top, a creative spiritual community, celebrates Dolly Parton's birthday with a special tribute service. Donations will be accepted to support Dolly's Imagination Library program for young readers through the Round Top Family Library. This event is free and open to the public. F...

01/14/2025

As we mark the 135th anniversary from January 17 to February 9, 2025, the Stockyards are pulling out all the stops to commemorate this milestone. Visitors can expect a range of special events and promotions

As we celebrate the 135th anniversary of the Fort Worth Stockyards in 2025, it's an opportune moment to reflect on the rich history and enduring legacy of this

01/13/2025

Plan a trip to Round Top for the Winter Antique & Design Show! This is a great opportunity to shop and experience Round Top with some super cool weather! Grab a jacket and a group of friends and come check it out!

01/12/2025

What better way to kick off the new year than to give or receive an afternoon of wine tasting in quaint stores around Downtown Brenham’s Historic District?
Tickets are just $35 in participating stores and $40 online through December 31st. Starting January 1st, tickets will be $40 in participating stores and $45 online.

What better way to kick off the new year than to give or receive an afternoon of wine tasting in

01/11/2025

This two-day event is part of a special weekend of programming in partnership with the Texas Historical Commission and the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street (MoMS) program. The public can attend a special screening of films and videos featuring archival footage of the area “Starring Brenham” which will take place at the site of the MoMS traveling exhibition “Crossroads: Change in Rural America”. Highlights include the Texas Declaration of Independence centennial, Brenham Maifest Parade, Salt Grass Trail Ride, and many local businesses like Blue Bell Creameries, Beaumier Iron Works, and Marketplace Casseroles.

This two-day event is part of a special weekend of programming in partnership with the Texas Historical Commission and the

01/11/2025

Longtime friends and collaborators of Festival Hill, Chavdar Parashkevov, Louis-Marie Fardet, and Viktor Valkov return for a program of varied and colorful chamber music works. Join us on January 18th for a delicious lunch and an exquisite performance of 20th-Century masterpieces.

Program
Debussy: Cello Sonata
Prokofiev: Violin Sonata in D major
Weinberg: Piano Trio in A minor
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01/10/2025

The Washington County Historical Commission and Visit Brenham/Washington County, Texas invite you to “An Afternoon with Sam Houston” at the Barnhill Center on January 11th at 4 p.m. All are welcome! Free admission. RSVP to [email protected]

The Washington County Historical Commission and Visit Brenham/Washington County, Texas invite you to “An Afternoon with Sam Houston” at the