Tex Appeal staff, Author at Tex Appeal Magazine

Scene: Tex Appeal spirit at Shady Villa

Photos by LISA CARLISLE The atmosphere at Shady Villa was the perfect backdrop to celebrate the Tex Appeal spirit. Join

“I love this area because it is a small town with big city health care and industry, yet growing! Every

Historic properties get new life as downtown undergoes a renaissance By RACHEL STRICKLAND and WHITNEY THERIOT | Photos by SKEEBO

MK&T Depot among old places getting new life and attracting residents By RHONDA BLACKLOCK-BAVAS | Photos by SKEEBO and courtesy

Rebirth of an eclectic village from the rubble of a roadway redo By JANNA ZEPP | Photos by Skeebo Officially,

Revitalizing downtown, local neighborhoods and economic development By JANNA ZEPP | Photos by BECKY STINEHOUR and courtesy of the U.S. ARMY

By JANNA ZEPP When I worked at the III Corps Public Affairs Office on Fort Hood (now Fort Cavazos), there

The Wick and Burn Candle Bar is owner’s happy place By Tonya Warren | Photos courtesy of Wick and Burn

Blue Hills Ranch & Resort is a wildlife oasis By RACHEL STRICKLAND | Photos courtesy of BLUE HILLS RANCH &

Central Texas Site housed German POWs during WWII Story and photos by RHONDA BLACKLOCK-BAVAS The United States entered World War