My Farming History From my junior year in high school until my Senior year in college, I spent most of my summers working on our family’s farm in Livingston, Texas. After the school year ended, I spent my summer Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays picking, washing, and loading vegetables onto my uncle’s pick-up truck. On Tuesdays,…
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Georgetown, Texas: A Guide to the Town Square and Beyond
This post is sponsored by Visit Georgetown. All opinions are my own. My friend Judy and I spent three days exploring Georgetown, Texas, in the middle of the week, something I highly recommend. Georgetown is a town of two different speeds. The downtown square is alive with shops, restaurants, and beautiful public spaces, while the…
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…
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…
10 Texas Garden & Wildflower Destinations
With Spring right around the corner, I’m ready to enjoy the outdoors and the beauty it provides. While I’m not one for fresh-cut flowers sent to me as a gift, I do love to experience their beauty in nature. In thinking of all the wonderful places to view flowers in the Lone Star State, and…
Hat’s Off to Garland, Cowboy Hat Capital of Texas
This post is sponsored by Visit Garland. All opinions are my own. One of my favorite pictures of my family dates to somewhere between 1900 and 1920, when my great-grandfather, his brother, and their cousin went to the State Fair of Texas. In the photo, they’re dressed in classic cowboy clothes and representing what I…
My How Big Is Texas Top 5 for 2025
As we wind down 2025, I’ve been reflecting on this past year at How Big Is Texas. My hobby blog, photography, and social media posts are now my full-time job, along with consulting work I’m doing across the state. It’s exciting for me because now I can spend even more time sharing Texas with all…
Thanksgiving Blessings from How Big Is Texas
I don’t know that Thanksgiving in Texas is any different from Thanksgiving anywhere else in the U.S., but I’m guessing there are more similarities than there are differences. Family gatherings, sharing what you’re thankful for, watching parades, and cheering on your favorite football team are among the many joys I’ve experienced in my lifetime. And…
The How Big Is Texas 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
Check out my 2025 How Big Is Texas Holiday Gift Guide featuring all things Texas!
Fall in Texas: The Ultimate Season
When it comes to the four seasons, not Frankie Valli’s band, (look it up if you’re under 50), but the actual seasons in the year, I always find Fall to be my favorite in Texas. Now that Fall has arrived, plan a road trip to experience the beauty of this time of year across the…