The Streamliner Diner Is Coming To the Texas State Railroad Palestine, Texas- The Texas State Railroad is pleased to present its newest signature dining experience on the Piney Woods Excursion Train, the Streamliner Diner. Reminiscent of mid-century rail dining, guests are treated to a delicious meal and spectacular East Texas scenery from our vintage dome and […]
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Charles Bright Visitor’s Center Dedication Set
Charles Bright Visitor’s Center Dedication Set NACOGDOCHES– The City of Nacogdoches, the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce, Nacogdoches Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Nacogdoches Main Street Program are excited to honor a very special citizen this coming Friday, March 22nd at 9 a.m. In 2012 the Citizens Naming Committee made the recommendation to rename […]
Old Town Throw Down
Old Town Throw Down PALESTINE — If you are in the mood for Texas music, you won’t want to miss Backseat Molly’s 2012 Old Town Throwdown featuring five bands on the Sawdust Stage in Sawmill Hollow in Old Town Palestine Saturday, May 26. Among the performing bands will be Whiskey Myers, Backseat Molly, The Bigsbys, […]
SFA to Host ‘East Texas Chopped’ Cooking Competition
SFA to Host ‘East Texas Chopped’ Cooking Competition SFA seniors Jillian Bertsch (right) of Lufkin, logistics coordinator, and Justin Lopez of Dallas, sponsorship coordinator, prepare for the upcoming “East Texas Chopped” event at Hotel Fredonia. Tickets are on sale now. NACOGDOCHES– The Hospitality Administration program at Stephen F. Austin State University will host the second […]
Egg-citing Event Coming to Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center May 12
Egg-citing Event Coming to Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center May 12 Larry D. Hodge, © Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ATHENS—We are blowing smoke: “The Mother of All Eggfests” is being held on Mother’s Day weekend at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC). An Eggfest can be thought of as the ultimate tailgate cookout: Dozens of […]
Tickets for Tour of Homes on Sale Nov. 10
Nacogdoches, Texas– The annual Tour of Homes presented by the Friends of Historic Nacogdoches is scheduled for Saturday, December 13 1-5 p.m. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the Visitor Center, 200 E. Main, starting November 10th. The event offers attendees a rare opportunity to step inside six private residences that were carefully […]
Mary Todd Makes Debut In Tyler
Mary Todd Makes Debut In Tyler TYLER- Tyler Civic Theatre Center is proud to announce the world premiere of Mary Todd by Mike Hargrove. Mary Todd was chosen as one of the winners of the TCTC New Play Festival in 2010. Written and Directed by Tyler local Mike Hargrove, Mary Todd explores a time in […]
Tornado Leaves Providence Gone With The Wind
Tornado Leaves Providence Gone With The Wind By Dana Goolsby Providence, Texas- At least six towns in Texas were named Providence. Providence, Texas in east Anderson County isn’t even a ghost town any more; Providence has been forgotten. But those who visit the site, cemetery searchers, and others who take a wrong turn off of […]
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Texas Seaport Museum Hosts “A Tale of Two Ports” Lecture
Galveston Island, Texas– Galveston Historical Foundation’s Texas Seaport Museum will present a series of lectures in their new Maritime Education Center, located at Pier 22 and Harborside. The first of three lectures will be held onSunday, January 4 from 2 – 3 p.m. After the presentation there will be a Q & A with the […]
13th Annual Edom Festival of the Arts
EDOM- The quaint little community of Edom, Texas, is home to the premiere art festival of East Texas. Edom has been hosting artists for almost forty years in a meadow just a stone’s throw from downtown for this annual event. This weekend Edom will be humming with art lovers, collectors and live music at the 13th Annual Edom Festival […]
Step Back In Time at the Starr Home’s Victorian Fair
Step Back In Time at the Starr Home’s Victorian Fair MARSHALL- The Starr Family Home State Historic Site will hold its 5th annual Victorian Fair on Saturday, October 26th, from 9:00am until 4:00pm. This living history event will feature over twenty costumed interpreters and craftspeople, who will both entertain and educate fairgoers about life in the late 19th Century Victorian […]
26th Annual Blueberry Festival
Nacogdoches, Texas- The 26th annual Texas Blueberry Festival is upon us! The Texas Blueberry Festival will return to the oldest town in Texas this weekend with a celebration of the annual blueberry harvest, featuring delicious blueberry fare, live entertainment and activities for all interests and ages. The festival is the only state sanctioned blueberry festival in […]
Dog Agility Trials In Lufkin
Dog Agility Trials In Lufkin Lufkin– The Fast Lane Agility Group of the East Texas Working Dog Association is holding an agility trial at the George H. Henderson Jr. Expo Center Pavilion in Lufkin, November 19 -20. Agility is a dog sport in which a handler and dog team work together, as the dog executes […]
Halloween Harvey’s Festival of Fear at Liberty Hall
Tyler, Texas- Halloween Harvey’s “Festival of Fear” kicks off on October 2, at Liberty Hall in Downtown Tyler. Halloween Harvey and Liberty Hall will bring classic horror for you to scream to this October! Halloween Harvey’s Festival of Fear Lineup: October 2, at 7p.m. – Psycho October 9, at 7p.m. – The Shining October 16, at 7p.m. […]
Talent Abounds In East Texas
Talent Abounds In East Texas QUITMAN- Every February, the Quitman Community Theatre and Quitman Rotary Club produce a musical revue dinner theatre that is eagerly awaited by the music lovers of the area. The theme for this year’s show is Return To Rock ‘N Roll, a 50’s and 60’s musical songfest, featuring over 20 area […]
Houston’s Own: “Gentleman of that AMAZING Sound!”
Houston’s Own: “Gentleman of that AMAZING Sound!” CROCKETT- Calling all Blues lovers! Thursday, June 6th, starts off our Summer Lightnin’ Series – Tunes by the Tracks with blues legend, Milton Hopkins. Hopkins will be performing with the Texas Johnny Brown’s Band, the Quality Blues Band, at 8 p.m. after the Blues Mural dedication on […]
“Celebrate Christmas Traditions Around the Globe” Along the Rail of Lights
“Celebrate Christmas Traditions Around the Globe” Along the Rail of Lights Jefferson– Take an unforgettable ride aboard an old-fashioned steam train in Jefferson this holiday season! Make this a Christmas to remember in 2011 aboard the Rail of Lights in Historic Jefferson. Passengers will enjoy lighted scenes along the Cypress Bayou River as they hear […]
Jefferson’s Third Annual Civil War Symposium
Jefferson’s Third Annual Civil War Symposium THE RED RIVER CAMPAIGN OF 1864 Jefferson, Texas- Since Jefferson played a key role in the Trans-Mississippi Department’s military/industrial complex, Jefferson Is a natural location for hosting Civil War Symposiums during the current Civil War Sesquicentennial. The symposium will take place on Saturday, August 9, from 8a.m.-5p.m., at the Jeffersonian […]
Galveston Heritage Festival to Debut August 15th
Galveston Island, Texas– Book your passage now for Galveston Historical Foundation’s newest event, the Galveston Heritage Festival! Enjoy music, food and entertainment from numerous cultural groups and organizations from throughout Texas while learning more about the early days of immigration through the Port of Galveston. Held in Kempner Park at 27th and Avenue O, the […]
Paul Martinez to Play at Nacogdoches Farmer’s Market This Weekend
Paul Martinez to Play at Nacogdoches Farmer’s Market This Weekend Nacogdoches- Singer/songwriter/musician Paul Martinez, aka The Texas Rambler, will play for us this Saturday. Paul is an inductee of the American Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame and currently lives with his family on his East Texas ranch. Things to look for: baked goods […]
Up, Up and Away!
Up, Up and Away! Great Texas Balloon Race Returns to East Texas Longview – This weekend, July 27-29, will bring the return of the Great Texas Balloon Race (GTBR) to the East Texas Regional Airport and marks 33 years of hot–air balloon racing in Longview. It’s a world class event attracting the very best competitive […]
3rd Annual Mardi Gras Parade and Celebration; Family-Fun with New Orleans Flair
3rd Annual Mardi Gras Parade and Celebration; Family-Fun with New Orleans Flair PALESTINE- The 3rd Annual Main Street Mardi Gras Parade is Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 5 p.m. in the Palestine Main Street District. This year the Main Street District will also host a pre-parade A Taste of New Orleans celebration from 1 – 5 […]
“Rich History & Living Secrets” Building Tour in Historic Downtown Palestine
“Rich History & Living Secrets” Building Tour in Historic Downtown Palestine PALESTINE- Learn the history and secrets of six amazing historical properties in Historic Downtown Palestine this weekend! Palestine is home to some of the oldest architecture in the state of Texas, second only to Galveston. Saturday, March 31, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. […]