Tex Appeal staff, Author at Tex Appeal Magazine

Bloomin’ in Bell: Salado

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

Photos courtesy of Eric Eckert of Temple College

Rio Salado Cocina y Cantina satisfies cravings as summer heats up By LISA CARLISLE | Photos courtesy of RIO SALADO

Shady Villa Hotel offers relaxing atmosphere for drinks, food & fun By LISA CARLISLE | Photos courtesy of SHADY VILLA

By M. CLARE HAEFNER | Covers courtesy of the publishers Books bring people together. Since elementary school when my English