This post is sponsored by the Waxahachie CVB. All opinions are my own. Experience Historic Homes, Southern Hospitality, and Year-Round Fun Some places are best discovered with a dear friend by your side. That’s exactly how I recently explored Waxahachie, with my best friend Darla. For those who have followed How Big Is Texas for a…
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Introducing the Inaugural How Big Is Texas Cruise
I’m so excited to share my inaugural How Big Is Texas Texas-themed cruise on MSC Cruises out of Galveston. It’s coming at the end of February 2027, and we’ll actually be out at sea on Texas Independence Day, March 2. We will celebrate Texas on board. We’ll be wearing our swag and bringing our swagger. On the itinerary, Texas…
Cajun Culture in Port Arthur: A Texas Guide
This post is sponsored by Visit Port Arthur. All opinions are my own. What’s It Like to Be Cajun in Texas? What’s it like to be Cajun in Texas? Growing up in East Texas in the ’70’s and ’80’s, Cajun culture seemed a world away. We’d tie bacon to a string and catch crawfish, never…
10 Weird Texas Wonders
You’ve likely heard the phrases, “Remember the Alamo” or “Remember Goliad” and relate those to Texas. Have you ever heard of a beer-drinking goat? How about an art display located 10 miles from the nearest town? Or what about a replica of a Parisian sculpture that has been westernized? I give you my top 10…
Texas Sunrises & Sunsets: Stunning Photos & Views
As an amateur photographer, I understand the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words,” especially when it comes to sunrises and sunsets. I’m blessed to have experienced many over my years in the Texas. While lots of folks I know like to sleep in, many of my photos show reasons why I choose to…
Buc-ee’s: A Texas Wonder of the World
A few years ago, I came up with the idea of traveling around Texas and visiting all 34 of the Buc-ee’s stores in the Lone Star State. For those of you not familiar with Buc-ee’s, they are far more than a convenience store with fuel and snacks. Most are massive with at least 50 fuel…
9 Weird & Unusual Texas Stops
When you think of things to see in the Lone Star State, many people think of those iconic places like The Alamo in San Antonio, the Texas Capitol in Austin, or Palo Duro Canyon in the Panhandle. As a Native Texan, I love all of those locations but there’s something about the quirky and eccentric…
10 Places for SERENITY NOW in Texas!
Have you ever had one of those days when things seemed to be far more challenging than they needed to be? All you really wanted was a little bit of peace and calm. While it’s not always expected, it would be nice to be filled with a sense of serenity, but that doesn’t continually happen…
Why ‘Remember the Alamo’ Still Echoes in Texas
Texas Phrases Remember the Alamo! Remember Gonzales! Remember Goliad! If you’re a Texan, you moved to Texas, or you have family in Texas, you’ve likely heard at least one of these phrases, if not all of them, at some time in your life. Even if you have no connection to the Lone Star State at…
New Headquarters for How Big Is Texas
A New Headquarters It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since we moved across the state from San Angelo, in the Texas Forts Trail Region, to east Texas so I could start my new job in Tyler, in the Texas Forest Trail Region. We are coming up on a year of being in our…