Tex Appeal staff, Author at Tex Appeal Magazine

From the Editor | February & March 2026

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. As with every first issue of the year, I’m always excited

Photos by JANE GIBSON

Photos by BECKY STINEHOUR Residents came out to watch floats and performers in Salado’s annual Christmas parade, which also included

Many plants can thrive inside glass jars By AMY ROGNLIE | Photo from Adobe Stock, Prostock-studio Back in the day,

Eric and Moe Elliot bring the joy of Christmas to folks all year long By RACHEL STRICKLAND | Photos by

A Family Recipe That’s much More Than Food Story and photos by JOHN MONTELONGO Nothing brings me back to childhood

By AMY ROGNLIE | Photos by BRANDY CRUZ and courtesy of Lights Spectacular, City of Waco, and Lights of West

By TONYA WARREN | Photos courtesy of ASHLEY FREEMAN Memorable scenes in Christmas movies sometimes involve the ever-popular Christmas tree.

Books have always been one of my favorite Christmas gifts to give and receive. What could be better than giving

Story and photo by JANNA ZEPP New Year’s Eve traditionally involves champagne or some form of sparkling wine, but this