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Ellis County has always been rich with Texas pride, entrepreneurial grit, and the kind of authentic flavor you can’t find anywhere else. This fall, as Waxahachie prepares to host the Crossroads of Texas GO TEXAN Festival on Saturday, October 25, 2025, we pause to salute ten remarkable GO TEXAN-certified businesses that call our community home.…
As summer fades into fall, Ennis is just getting started with a season full of music, markets, and memory-making moments. From soulful blues nights to festive fall traditions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in our vibrant, historic downtown. Whether you’re a longtime local or planning your first visit, now is the perfect time to…
If it’s summer, you can bet there are plenty of Southerners cruising along the scenic two-lane Florida highway known as 30A. Between Destin and Panama City Beach, the 24-mile stretch of Emerald Coast is packed with golf carts, bicycles, and expensive SUVs enjoying the best of beach living. Once just a sleepy stretch of beaches,…
Rachel Wilson Figueroa, daughter of Derrell Wilson and granddaughter of lifetime Waxahachie resident Iris Wilson, shares some dreamy coastal wedding ideas. Their visual story is a beautiful blend of a creative Texas gal and a Caribbean chiropractor bringing faith, family, cultures, and a beachy romance to life! PHOTOS BY CAMILLE FONTZ Marriage is like a…
Hotel Vin is a wine-focused boutique hotel blending luxury, comfort and lots of entertainment with immersive wine culture. With a rooftop bar, gourmet dining, several areas of outdoor entertainment, and plush accommodations, it’s ideal for staycations or travelers seeking a stylish escape. Part of the Marriott Bonvoy Autograph Collection, Hotel Vin delivers exclusive “Signature Experiences” with…
The Hilton Anatole Dallas Offers Camp Anatole: A Cozy, Camp-Inspired Escape Imagine the kiddos cozying up under twinkling party lights in their very own indoor teepee complete with a plush “campfire,” camp games, stickers, books, a cuddly “Tilly the Elephant” (Hilton’s adorable mascot), journals in hand accompanied by a rustic twig pencil, specialty cake pops…and…
Whether you’ve called Waxahachie home for generations, or you’ve just discovered its charm, this year is the perfect time to celebrate 175 years of rich history, traditions, and community spirit. As Waxahachie gears up for its milestone birthday, we invite you to be part of the fun, the memories, and the pride that makes our…
Built on a series of hills, like its larger sister Lisbon, sits the historic city of Porto with the Douro River winding through the city dividing the populated right bank of Porto from the opposite Vila Nova De Gaia. Porto is home to some of the world’s largest port wine cellars. If you haven’t tasted…
Although Fredericksburg is one of the most popular road trip destinations in the Lone Star state, it has been several years since my husband and I took a long weekend to soak in some Hill Country charm. Last month, we headed off with friends to check out some of the new wineries and restaurants we…
Reasonable or Radical? When you bury a husband, you don’t expect to lose your entire world, too. What’s a girl to do with all that pain? Be reasonable or get radical? This girl chose radical! The only way to heal the pain was to go through it, in an RV, traveling the east coast, surrounded…