Tourism

    Mrs. Laura Bush, Lake Livingston Friends of Reservoirs, Trinity...
    September 20, 2017
    Former First Lady Laura Bush joined senior officials from Lake Livingston Friends of Reservoirs (LLFoR), Trinity River Authority and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to...
    Hurricane Harvey Tourism Recovery Fund Launched to Help Devastated...
    September 13, 2017
    The Texas Travel Industry Association and Texas Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism have partnered with Tourism Cares to launch the Hurricane Harvey...
    Texas Historical Commission News Briefs for August
    September 6, 2017
    DIVE INTO HISTORY AT TEXAS’ ICONIC SWIMMING HOLES The kids are back in school but the Texas heat is here to stay. Fortunately, the Lone Star State’s eclectic landscapes...
    Photo: Becky Whisenant The Texas State Railroad’s Rusk Depot will host Pints in the Pines, an autumn ale extravaganza, at 6 p.m. Oct. 7 and 21. The TSR Authority named new officers and heard reports from Teresa Propeck, public relations manager for owner corporation The Western Group, during their monthly meeting Aug. 23. TSR sets new events for fall season
    August 30, 2017
    A new event on the Texas State Railroad (TSR) is slated to debut in October departing from the Rusk depot featuring locally crafted beers,...


    Commemorative Air Force Dallas Fort Worth Wing presents Warbirds on...
    August 30, 2017
    Be sure to attend the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Warbirds on Parade at the Lancaster Airport on Saturday, Sept. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event attendees will have a...
    Bull Nettle Festival
    August 23, 2017
    Mt. Selman announces it’s annual Bull Nettle Festival Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23. On Friday, there will be a barn dance from 7 to 11 p.m. with dinner and an...
    Hunt for a Cure Concert
    August 23, 2017
    Join the Sky High Adventures team and the National Wild Turkey Federation as we host Hunt for a Cure Concert Saturday, Aug. 26 at Brooklyn’s Down South in Buda,...
    Meals on Wheels’ Dogwood Travelers announces Trip
    August 16, 2017
    Meals on Wheels’ Dogwood Travelers is sponsoring a seven day/six night trip from Oct. 20 to Oct. 26, to Eureka Springs, Ark. Travel will be by deluxe motor coach, Chuck’s...
    Meals On Wheels Dogwood Travelers Sponsors Trips
    June 21, 2017
    Meals on Wheels, Dogwood Travelers is sponsoring a trip to Cincinnati, Ohio from June 25 to July 1. Cost of the trip includes transportation; lodging; six breakfasts and...
    Texas Historical Commission News Briefs for June
    June 14, 2017
    Free Web Film Highlights Tragic Goliad Massacre Using 360 Video Technology The Texas Historical Commission (THC) premiered a five-minute web film about the story of the...
    How to Save Money on Transportation, Entertainment and...
    June 14, 2017
    For many people traveling abroad is something that they long to do but don’t know if they can ever afford it. Even, if they save enough money for plane tickets to Europe –...
    11 Southern Texas Veterans to be Inducted into In Memory Program
    June 7, 2017
    More than 400 Vietnam veterans, including 11 from southern Texas, will be inducted into the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s (VVMF) In Memory Program in 2017. The program...
    People dropped in on Rusk’s historic Square from all around East Texas, enjoying booths and food as well as a street dance featuring local band The Kid Icarus Project. A fun, ‘fair’ day at Rusk’s Fair on the Square Saturday
    May 31, 2017


    Bullock a Blue Star Museum with free admission, discounts for...
    May 31, 2017
    The Bullock Texas State History Museum is proud to announce the launch of the 2017 season of Blue Star Museums and once again will offer free admission to active duty,...
    Click It Or Ticket’ Campaign Saves More Than 5,000 Lives
    May 24, 2017
    This month marks the 15th anniversary of the “Click It or Ticket” campaign urging Texans to buckle up. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates...
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