Attractions
Tales N’ Trails Museum
By contributing writer Judy Wade
The Tales ‘n’ Trails Museum is housed in an impressive stone building on the east edge of Nocona in Montague County. Built on land donated by the heirs of Joe Benton, an early pillar of the community, the museum opened its doors in 2010 after fifteen years of planning and fund raising. It had been a long-time dream of the citizens of Montague County to have a place to showcase the mementos of their history. Just inside the front door is the Legacy Tree with multicolored leaves bearing the names of donors to the project, with the color of the leaf indicating the level of the donation.
The museum focuses on five separate topics that are instrumental to the history of the area: Native American Culture, Western Heritage, Agriculture, the Oil and Gas
Industry and the Leather Industry. Award-winning videos narrated by Red Steagall, Forestburg native, weave the tales of each of the topics. Collections manager Nell Ann McBroom has an immense storehouse of knowledge and stories about the area and the exhibits. The Wichita Indians were early inhabitants of the area, especially near Spanish Fort to the north, and their story is told with a replica of their grass hut and displays of arrowheads and implements unearthed in the area. Huge wall narratives tell the story of Cynthia Ann Parker, her Comanche husband Peta Nocona, for whom the town is named, and their son Quanah Parker.
To read more pick up the March 2014 issue of North Texas Farm & Ranch.
It’s already March and the smell of springtime parties and special events is in the air.
Everybody knows in order to have a great party, you’ve got to have the right music.
Well, that’s where my friend Katie Dieter comes to the rescue.
Katie, aka DJ KD “The Spinner,” has been spinning the right mix for parties and special events throughout North Texas for years now. Her passion for music helps to make your special event one your friends will never forget. Whether you’re planning a wedding, banquet, school event or just a backyard get-together with friends, DJ KD “The Spinner” is the right call for you.
To read more, pick up a copy of the March issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
Seems lately these days Texas is becoming the envy of musicians from around the world.
With the overwhelming response to “Yellowstone,” the television series, Texas once again finds itself under the microscope of the world, much like the late 1980’s TV series know to all around the globe as “Dallas.”
With that said, the musician population in Texas is beginning to grow as many aspiring performers turn their sights on Texas instead of Nashville. Meet my newly-found friend and fellow musician Grace Partridge. This youthful 19 year old has recently made Texas her new home. She began fiddling at age four in Rigby, Idaho. Grace worked her way through the National Fiddle championships in Weiser, Idaho, becoming a five-time national champion. She’s even played on the Grand Ole Opry. Still yet, her desire to become a true Texas Fiddler has brought her to the Lone Star State. I’m pretty sure we can thank Bob Wills for that.
To read more, pick up a copy of the January 2024 issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
On Nov. 4, 2023, the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra will present an evening of Texas Cowboy, Country and Western Swing with yours truly, Dave Alexander and the fabulous Quebe Sisters.
Enjoy the music of Bob Wills, Willie Nelson, Gene Autry and many more of your Texas Music favorites performed with a full symphony orchestra. We also will feature music from my latest CD, “From The Saddle To Symphony Hall,” along with some of my own compositions. It is guaranteed to be a night to remember.
To read more, pick up a copy of the October issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
-
Country Lifestyles1 year agoScott & Stacey Schumacher: A Growth Mindset
-
Equine7 months agoThe Will to Win
-
Country Lifestyles7 years agoStyle Your Profile – What your style cowboy hat says about you and new trends in 2017
-
Country Lifestyles4 years agoAmber Crawford, Breakaway Roper
-
HOME7 years agoGrazing North Texas – Wilman Lovegrass
-
Country Lifestyles7 years agoDecember 2016 Profile, Rusty Riddle – The Riddle Way
-
Country Lifestyles8 years agoJune 2016 Profile – The man behind the mic: Bob Tallman
-
Outdoor9 years agoButtercup or Primrose?