Yellow Rose of Texas
The famous Texas song is based on a legend from the days of the Texas War of Independence. Supposedly, a woman named Emily D. West was captured by Mexican forces during the…
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Terry’s Rangers
They were a group of Texans that earned the reputation as one of the most effective mounted regiments in the western theater of the Civil War. The 8th Texas Cavalry, (1861–1865), known as Terry’s…
Read MoreThe Who House
It had rained all week and I was itching to take some photos. Camera and tripod in hand, we were waiting for dinner at Stubbs BBQ in Austin, when looking…
Read MoreAustin Skyline
It had been a rainy week as we attended the South by Southwest Conference in Austin earlier this month. It wasn’t a great week to carry the camera, so it spent much…
Read MoreDriving Lessons
A naive person may think this bumper car ride is a fun day at the carnival, but it’s really the training grounds for Houston drivers. Students are taught the fine art of switching…
Read MoreDon’t Give Me That Look
We’ve all heard it. Maybe from your mom or your spouse. They’ve said something to you that you didn’t like or agree with and responded with a look of disgust…
Read MoreMuseum of the Weird
There are all kinds of museums like history, science and art and most people are familiar with these more traditional types. But the first time I went to a wax…
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Boots, Boots and More Boots
These children’s boots come in all sizes and colors at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Read MoreCapitol Street Lanterns
There is something nostalgic about a street lantern. Sure it provides light at night, but it also adds character and charm to whatever area it adorns. On our last evening in Austin,…
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Austin Night Lights
Walking around any downtown area at night is an entirely different experience than during the day. Lights become your focal point and draws your eye to see things that go…
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