When a City Girl Goes Country
By Annette Bridges In my early years of country living I might have been described as a compulsive planner. Life on a cattle ranch would change that. I’ve learned to let go of unwavering expectations […]
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The Garden Guy: Narcissus, Trumpets of Spring Bring Incredible Joy
By Norman Winter, Horticulturist, Author, Speaker The first hint of spring is trumpeting, so to speak, in North Texas with the arrival of the narcissus, or daffodil. I hate writing about flowers that are opposite […]
Tales from an Outdoorsman – A Christmas List for Outdoor Types
By Michael Newell Nearly everyone has an outdoor type on their holiday list. Over the years my wife has struggled with just what gadget or gizmo I really need to add to my hunting or […]
Confessions of a Hunter – Watchmen of the Woods and a Pesky Critter
By Andy Anderson Every year hunters enter the woods, quiet and easy so as not to disturb the serenity and stillness, carefully entering the stand or climbing into the tree stand so as not to […]
Grazing North Texas – Illinios Bundleflower
By Tony Dean Illinois bundleflower is a premier native forb that can be found in all parts of Texas, although it is less prevalent in the extreme western area. It is one of the “Big […]
A Pioneer Christmas — The Tale of Christmas in Wichita Falls from villagers in 1880
By Jessica Crabtree 16 When listening to classic Christmas songs, a picture can be painted of a more meager holiday, surrounded by family, friends much like family, simple gifts, but none-the-less radiant faces. J.H. Barwise was […]
On the Road with Dave Alexander – Marty B’s
By Dave Alexander Howdy Texas Music Fans! It’s hard to believe that the time has come to celebrate Christmas and say goodbye to 2018. What a great year this has been for all of us […]
The Flat – A.K.A Babylon on the Brazos
By Judy Wade The Bottom, Hidetown, Fort Griffin Flat and finally just the Flat, this settlement in the level area between the plateau on which Fort Griffin was situated and the Clear Fork of the […]
Cowboy Culture – Writing is Tough
By Clay Reid Well, as you see by my headline, it’s another hard day for Clay as a writer. Writing is tough, and it’s even tougher when you’re stupid. No, John Wayne did not say […]
Equine Superstars & Everyday Heroes : “FUN SIZE”
By Janis Blackwell This month “ES and EH” welcomes you to the world of Welsh ponies as we look at the life of Dandardel Elmaleda known in the barn as “Emmie.” Emmie is a nine-year-old […]