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Demon’s Road
Demon’s Road By Dana Goolsby Huntsville – Bowden Road, perhaps better known as “Demon’s Road,” has a steady flow of reports regarding the experiences travelers claim to have while driving down the old dusty road. People that wander down “Demons Road” tell tales of disturbing encounters, and an eerie feeling that sweeps over anyone who […]
Let’s Talk Turkey
Let’s Talk Turkey This Thursday, millions of turkeys will be baked, fried, stuffed, and smoked. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture more than 45 million turkeys are cooked and eaten in the U.S. at Thanksgiving. That is one sixth of all turkeys sold in the U.S. each year. American consumption of turkeys soared from 8.3 […]
In The Jailhouse Now at Sadler’s Kitchen
In The Jailhouse Now at Sadler’s Kitchen By Dana Goolsby JACKSONVILLE, TX- Since 1943 the Sadler name as been synonymous with great food in Jacksonville. Times have changed, as well as the location, but the great food has stayed the same at Sadler’s Kitchen! Today Sadler’s is located in the old Jacksonville City Jail, (also […]
The Historic Texas Theatre
The Historic Texas Theatre By Dana Goolsby PALESTINE- The Historic Texas Theatre, known locally as the “Crown Jewel of Downtown Palestine,” is one of the oldest and most beautiful theatres in East Texas. Although the theatre has been on a rise and fall roller coaster since it opened almost 100 years ago as “The Best Theater,” […]
Hiking Through History at Mission Tejas State Park
Hiking Through History at Mission Tejas State Park By Dana Goolsby WECHES- What Mission Tejas State Park lacks in size and amenities it certainly makes up for in history. Located on the El Camino Real, Texas Highway 21, between Alto and Crockett, the 363-acre park marks the historic location of Mission San Francisco de los […]
Adventure on the Trinity Reveals Fading & Forgotten ETX History
Adventure on the Trinity Reveals Fading & Forgotten ETX History Our team loves adventure, so when we got a call this week to take a trip down to the Trinity River to see some amazing architecture with long-time Anderson County residents Bo and Jodi Harding, we jumped at the opportunity. We grabbed our rubber boots […]
The Edens-Madden Massacre of Houston County
The Edens-Madden Massacre of Houston County- Various Indian tribes, such as the Caddo, Kickapoo, and Cherokee, lived on the river bottoms among the pine thickets in East Texas before the Texas Revolution. The Mexican government had no interest in colonizing East Texas; therefore, was able to maintain good relations with the Indians. But with the […]
Bringing the Grass House Back to Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
Bringing the Grass House Back to Caddo Mounds State Historic Site By Dana Goolsby Alto, Texas- The Caddo Mounds State Historic Site has always held a certain degree of mystery and magic, but for me the site is also nostalgic. Just driving by the site on Highway 21 reminds me of the days from my […]
Patty: A Sasquatch Story
Patty: A Sasquatch Story By Dana Goolsby East Texas- Several weeks ago I received an email from a fellow East Texan who has written a children’s book on one of my favorite subjects- BIGFOOT! Michael Mayes, author and board member of the North American Wood Ape Conservancy, sent me a copy of Patty: A Sasquatch Story, however, […]
Tall Tales & White Tails
Tall Tales & White Tails Grapeland- The Big Buck Contest hosted by Chapman’s Hardware in Grapeland has been a driving force behind a little healthy competition for hunters in Houston County and adjoining counties for many years; for over half a century in fact. Chapman’s Hardware has long since been the gathering place of hunters […]
Spend Labor Day Weekend In The Oldest Town In Texas
Spend Labor Day Weekend In The Oldest Town In Texas! Spend Labor Day weekend in the oldest town in Texas! Nacogdoches has something for everyone, from history to football. Follow the red brick streets downtown and shop until you drop and enjoy the diverse nightlife scene when the sun goes down. Stay in one of […]