Old Barn In Blackfoot By Dana Goolsby BLACKFOOT- Here’s a great old barn I stumbled upon last winter in Blackfoot, Texas. Blackfoot is located approximately 20 miles northwest of Palestine. Around 1850 a member of the family of Cynthia Anne Parker preached at a primitive church in the area. The name of the community originated […]
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Shady Glade Resort
Shady Glade Resort Uncertain- Located in Northeast Texas on the border with Louisiana, Shady Glade Resort on Caddo Lake offers a truly unique vacation experience. Specializing in couples and families, Shady Glade Resort provides all of the elements for a perfect weekend getaway or an extended stay. They offer all you need when you stay in Uncertain, whether […]
Possums Walked Through the Queen City of the Sand Flats 100 Years Ago
Possums Walked Through the Queen City of the Sand Flats 100 Years Ago By Dana Goolsby Photo By Dana Henry Grapeland- Almost 100 years ago, thousands of people poured into the little town of Grapeland on morning trains from points along the International and Great Northern and from the surrounding countryside to witness marsupials marching down the […]
Solid White, A Scary Sight!
Photo by Noah Reams Solid White, A Scary Sight- Most East Texans have heard the popular rhyme to assist with the identification of poisonous snakes in the Pineywoods, “Red on yellow, kills a fellow. Red on black, friend of Jack.” But what about solid white? Solid white, a scary sight! Noah Reams captured this image of what is believed to […]
77th Anniversary of the New London School Explosion
77th Anniversary of the New London School Explosion By Dana Goolsby NEW LONDON- On March 18, 1937, a day much like any other in the unincorporated districts of London and New London, in Rusk County, a generation of East Texas was lost. For many years New London residents did not speak of the tragedy, but today […]
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A Home For Leaders: The Pennybacker-Campbell-Womack House In Palestine, Texas
A Home For Leaders: The Pennybacker-Campbell-Wommack House In Palestine, Texas- This two-and-a-half story frame dwelling is typical of the many large Queen Anne-style houses found in the neighborhood south of historic downtown Palestine, known as “Silk Stocking Row.” However, the Victorian residence that was constructed in 1890, served as home to several prominent East Texans, […]
Liberty Hill Community
Liberty Hill Community Historical Marker Houston County- Among the earliest settlers in this area of Houston County were George W. Wilson and his family who came here from Kentucky in 1835. Other early pioneers were John W. Bodenhamer, James and William McLean and William W. Davis. Although a town site was never platted and a […]
Visit Tyler, Texas
Visit Tyler, Texas Home of the Nation’s Largest Municipal Rose Garden By Dana Goolsby Tyler, Texas- Tyler might not be one of the biggest cities in the State of Texas, but it is certainly one of the largest in East Texas. Throbbing with life, history, shopping, dining, attractions and roses, Tyler offers a big-city-feel with all […]
Autumn Glory On Caddo Lake
By Dana Goolsby Uncertain, Texas- It’s hard to say which season I love photographing Caddo Lake the most. Every season offers unique views, and natural beauty is at its peak year round. But during the fall, when the mighty cypress tree forest turns yellow and orange, being on Caddo Lake is a mystical experience unmatched […]
Mary Allen Seminary
Mary Allen Seminary CROCKETT- Atop a hill in Crockett, on HWY 19 sits a fading historical treasure. The Mary Allen Seminary, which was once a bustling school for African American girls and later a co-ed junior college, is now a crumbling structure. However, plans are in the works to not only restore the magnificent old […]
Mighty Fine Right Off The Vine
Mighty Fine Right Off The Vine- The Lone Star State ranks third in watermelon production in the United States. Watermelons can be purchased in almost every town in East Texas, either from a roadside fruit and vegetable stand or from the back of a peddler’s pick up. The fruit of the Pineywoods is a summer […]
Killough Massacre Monument
Killough Massacre Monument By Dana Goolsby JACKSONVILLE- After researching the Eden-Madden Massacre near Grapeland, Texas a few years ago, I became interested in other such sites of unfortunate and tragic events in East Texas. I had long since heard tales of the Killough Massacre, which took place on the outskirts of present-day Jacksonville, Texas. There […]
Black Bears Making a Slow and Natural Return to East Texas
Black Bears Making a Slow and Natural Return to East Texas By Dana Goolsby In East Texas, just before dusk as the setting sun’s rays pierce through pockets of the pines, visibility is limited. If you are sitting in a deer stand, you will notice that with every passing moment your surroundings begin to fade […]
Snake Myths, Superstitions, & Old Wives Tales
Snake Myths, Superstitions, & Old Wives Tales- Superstition has always regarded snakes with fear and respect and some cultures have even credited the serpent with various supernatural powers. There are more myths, old wives tales and superstitions about snakes than any other animal. Superstition has produced a number of popular misconceptions regarding snakes over the past […]
Museum for East Texas Culture
Museum for East Texas Culture Palestine- Step back in time in East Texas by visiting the Museum For East Texas Culture in Palestine. The museum itself is a sight to see, but the treasures inside alone are a sight to behold. The Museum For East Texas Culture has a diverse collection of history which has […]
It’s Hard to Say “Black Bear”
It’s Hard to Say “Black Bear” By Dana Goolsby ETX- In my ETX travels I meet many people and I hear a lot of great tales. Last week I met someone (who wishes to remain anonymous) in Houston County, who told me about something he had seen recently near his home while walking the family […]
Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree!
Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree! By Dana Goolsby Tennessee Colony- The Texas Christmas tree farm industry has taken a few hard knocks in recent years, and the number of Texas Christmas tree growers has decreased drastically in recent years. Mr and Ms Trees Christmas Tree Farm, located west of Palestine, has managed to survive a […]
Visit Jefferson & Uncertain, Texas
Visit Jefferson & Uncertain, Texas A Weekend Worthy Trip to the Upper Northeast Side By Dana Goolsby Jefferson to Uncertain, Texas- In the upper northeast side of Texas, where the great state begins to rub elbows with our neighbors in Louisiana, lies an area rich with history, legends, and unmatched natural beauty. From Jefferson to Uncertain […]
Exploring Living History On Galveston’s 40th Annual Historic Home Tour
Exploring Living History On Galveston’s 40th Annual Historic Home Tour By Dana Goolsby Galveston Island- There is a lot to love about Galveston Island. The beach, the food, and numerous annual events and attractions all draw large crowds to the island, but last weekend the island was packed with a different type of tourist. Heritage tourists […]
Visit Palestine, Texas
Visit Palestine, Texas By Dana Goolsby Palestine, Texas- Teetering on the edge of the Texas Forest Trail Region lies the gateway to the Deep South and the back door to the Old West all in one place. Palestine, Texas should be at the top of your East Texas-To-Do List in 2014! From history to fine dining, […]
Sam Lightnin’ Hopkins
Lightnin’- Bluesman Sam Lightnin’ Hopkins had ties to Houston County. A statue was erected in his memory across from Camp Street Café in Crockett. Locals say Hopkins played on the street and in establishments along Camp Street in his youth. Camp Street was in the center of the Black Business District in Houston County. Hopkins […]
Haunting at the Excelsior
Jefferson, Texas- The Excelsior House was built in the 1850s, and has been in continuous operation ever since, making it the oldest hotel in East Texas according to the National Register of Historic Places. Over 160 years later, the history of the hotel has been steeped in mystery, and haunted happenings. The historic Excelsior House […]
2013 Year In Review
2013 Year In Review By Dana Goolsby MYETX traveled the Pineywoods in 2013 from North-East Texas, all the way down to Matagorda in search of food, fun, and history! We had a lot fun and learned even more about East Texas! MYETX has compiled a 2013 Year In Review for our readers. January 2013 Canton– […]