Palestine, Texas – The Camino 205, a long distance cycling adventure through the Piney Woods of East Texas, will kick off on Sat., Oct. 3 in Old Town Palestine. According to Dave Morrow, event organizer for the Camino 205, “Cyclists in the upper Midwest have been putting on gravel grinder events for about 10 years. One of […]
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Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce Seeking Shutterbugs for 2nd Annual Photo Contest
Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce Seeking Shutterbugs for 2nd Annual Photo Contest PALESTINE- The Chamber is looking for individuals in the community to enter into a photo contest that portrays a variety of structures, landmarks and memorable locations in the Palestine/ Anderson County area. Help us showcase the quality of life in our community. We’re […]
32nd Annual Tomato Festival
Jacksonville, Texas- It’s about to be “tomato time” in Jacksonville! This year the City of Jacksonville will celebrate the 32nd Annual Tomato Festival this June. Jacksonville has been producing tomatoes for the commercial market in the State of Texas for over a century, since 1897. Tomatoes became the primary crop until the 1950s. During this time, Jacksonville […]
Tomato Fest Street Dance Slated Saturday, June 13th at Chili’s
Jacksonville, Texas- Chili’s is the place to be Saturday, June 13, as they host the 10th Annual Tomato Fest Street Dance. Boogie Butt Productions will provide the entertainment this year featuring Reagan Johnson, Group Therapy and Lady Chazz & the Tramps. Come join the FREE fun beginning at 7pm this Saturday. This entertainment is FREE thanks to […]
30th Annual AIA SandCastle Competition
Galveston, Texas- Kick off your summer with giant sand castles and at the 30th Annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston’s East Beach! The AIA SandCastle Competition should be at the top of your Texas Bucket List! Teams of architects, designers, and engineers will descend on East Beach with their tools in hand for one of the world’s […]
Texas Hobo Cook-Off
Rusk, Texas- The Cherokee 4-H Parent & Adult Leaders’ (PALS) Association has partnered with the Texas State Railroad in Rusk to sponsor the Texas Hobo Cook-Off & Gyspy Jamboree. The event will be held on the grounds of the Texas State Railroad Campground in Rusk on Saturday, July 3-4. Though 2015 is the inaugural year […]
5th Annual Bert Rees Lighting Contest
Nacogdoches, Texas- For almost 70 years, Bert Rees cherished the holiday season. Rees was filled with Christmas spirit and loved to share the joy of the season with those around him. Today, Rees’s legacy and love of the holidays continues in the oldest town in Texas. Rees’s family and friends are helping to make the […]