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Interact with many kinds of animals at Topsey Exotic Ranch

September 29, 2024September 25, 2024 Tex Appeal staff Brandy Cruz, Features, Gary Friedel, Rachel Strickland, Shiela Anderson, Tex Appeal, Topsey Exotic Ranch

By RACHEL STRICKLAND | Photos by SHIELA ANDERSON and BRANDY CRUZ Llamas, longhorns and zebras — oh, my! Located a

Johnny’s Steaks & Bar-Be-Que offers great food, live music & family atmosphere

September 29, 2024September 25, 2024 Tex Appeal staff Becky Stinehour, Features, Janna Zepp, Johnny Bratton, Johnny’s Steaks & Bar-Be-Que, Josh Bratton, Tex Appeal

By JANNA ZEPP | Photos by BECKY STINEHOUR Just off Interstate 35 southbound at Exit 284 sits a barbecue joint

There’s something for everyone at The Commonwealth Texas

September 29, 2024September 25, 2024 Tex Appeal staff dining, Features, Jerrod and Kristi Wittman, Josh and Kerri Pearson, pickleball, Temple, Tex Appeal, The Commonwealth Texas, UMHB grad

By BOBBIE JO YOUNG | Photos courtesy of THE COMMONWEALTH TEXAS The Commonwealth Texas isn’t just a dining establishment —

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Temple natives use Lion of Judah Farm to bless community

September 29, 2024September 17, 2024 Tex Appeal staff Johnny Jarosek, Lion of Judah Farm, Texas native plants

By AMY ROGNLIE | Courtesy photos “As far back as I can remember, I have had a love for things

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Masterful Collection: Art and storytelling bring Brian Floca’s books to Life

September 29, 2024September 17, 2024 Tex Appeal staff Brian Floca, Richard Jackson

By SHARON WHITE | Photos courtesy of BRIAN FLOCA and ROWBOAT WATSON Temple native Brian Floca freely admits he wasn‘t

Wild wonders: Flip out over penguins at Cameron Park Zoo

September 29, 2024October 7, 2024 Tex Appeal staff Becky Stinehour, Cameron Park Zoo, Gloria and FM Young Penguin Shores, South African black-footed penguins, Tex Appeal, Tex Appeal Magazine, Tonya Warren, Waco, Waco zoo

By TONYA WARREN | Photos by BECKY STINEHOUR When the long-awaited arrival of the South African black-footed penguins happened one

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Texas Ghost Towns: Explore haunting remnants of forgotten cities

September 29, 2024September 17, 2024 Tex Appeal staff Belle Plain, Glenrio, Independence, Sherwood, Texas ghost towns, The Grove, Thurber

By LISA CARLISLE | Contributed photos As the cool fall breeze whispers through the desolate landscapes of Texas, the spirit

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Where community takes center stage

September 29, 2024September 17, 2024 Tex Appeal staff Central Texas Theatre, community theater, Tablerock of Salado, Temple Civic Theatre, VLA Killeen

By S. MORRISEY | Courtesy photos Imagine it’s opening night. The first strand of music begins and for the next

Early Light Creperie brings the charm of Paris to every bite

September 29, 2024September 17, 2024 Tex Appeal staff Alice Sobiech, Early Light Creperie, Victoria Sobiech

By RACHEL STRICKLAND | Photos by EARLY LIGHT CREPERIE Tucked away in the newly renovated Katy Building in Belton lies

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Flavors of Fall

September 29, 2024October 29, 2024 Tex Appeal staff cornbread stuffing, mammaw's green beans, mummy hot dogs

Photos by BRANDY CRUZ and courtesy of WENDY LeVALLEY We are kicking off our reader-submitted recipe page with fall recipes.