Sometime during the early 1900s, a man named Joseph Huebner decided to build a house in San Antonio. Overtime, Huebner constructed a stagecoach stop for travelers to visit between destinations. When the house was put up for sale during the 1930s, Judge John Onion purchased the home. Abandoned History Updated 2/11/2020 – While the house […]
Known as the home for the infamous Witches Gate house, Wichita Falls is also the site of another spooky location, shrouded in legend. This location is not a house, but an intersection. Where Hammon and Hatton streets cross is said to be incredibly haunted. The Wichita Falls Hook Murders Updated 2/11/2020 – According to this […]
In Herman Park, Houston there is a Japanese Garden that attracts visitors far and wide. The garden itself was designed by a renowned landscape architect, and it boasts natural materials – rock, wood, plants – everything you need to find peace in a bustling city. Updated 2/11/2020 – Visitors can take a walk among cherry […]
Living and working in Houston, Texas can often be hectic. For those who seek to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center is the ideal retreat that’s still close to home. Updated 2/11/2020 – Rodney, a prominent local businessman took up exploring the arboretum last year […]
A man named Nathaniel Kellum purchased land in Houston during the 1840s. In 1847, Mr. Kellum built the two story building known as La Carafe. Today, La Carafe is the oldest commercial building still in use within Houston. The Oldest Bar in Houston Updated 2/11/2020 – La Carafe first began life as a bakery. The […]
During the 1880s, a gentleman by the name of J.D. Baker decided to take a business gamble by moving to Weatherford, Texas. In 1890, he, along with his business partner Mr. Poston, opened a dry goods store. The store was a huge success in the still developing town of Weatherford, and it quickly developed into […]
During the 1940s, the Borger community was in need of a theater. The Morley theater was soon built. For a few decades any shows and performances were performed at the Morley. The New Borger Cineplex Updated 2/11/2020 – Not long ago, the Morley underwent a brief renovation. It reopened its doors to the public as […]
Floating above the Gulf of Mexico is South Padre Island, famous for its beautiful beaches and great campgrounds offering tent sites and parking for RV’s. One of these is the island’s KOA Holiday, which gives visitors the chance to camp or stay in cabins by the beach. Updated 2/11/2020 – However, cabin accommodation is not […]
Fossil Creek Golf Club, one of the best golf courses in Fort Worth, Texas, offers one of the most natural setting for golf. The landscape can only be described as green; as if mother nature took a brush and expressed her most creative and nurturing skills. Updated 2/11/2020 – The sweeping hills dominate the area […]
In 1965, a few residents of Midland, Texas believed their town was in need of their own museum. In the months following, the Junior League pledged their support of this endeavor, and with additional support from the Midland community, a new museum was underway. The Museum of the Southwest opened the following year. Today, it […]
