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Being Central Texan TexAppeal 

Master Storyteller: Vannetta Chapman calls Lampasas home

January 25, 2026January 23, 2026 Tex Appeal staff

By AMY ROGNLIE | Photos courtesy of VANNETTA CHAPMAN Tell me a story. “Those four words are powerful, and that’s

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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

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Of Sprawl and Sunflowers

May 28, 2023May 26, 2023 Tex Appeal staff

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

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New Name, Same Place

March 26, 2023March 25, 2023 Tex Appeal staff

FORT HOOD TO BECOME FORT CAVAZOS IN MAY By JANNA ZEPP | Photo from the U.S. ARMY Fort Hood will

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West Bell County offers rich culture for residents, visitors

January 29, 2023January 28, 2023 Tex Appeal staff

By JANNA ZEPP | Photos from TEX APPEAL archives When I first moved to Central Texas nearly 20 years ago,

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Of Torn, Temple & Taylor

November 25, 2022November 18, 2022 Tex Appeal staff

Iconic actor graduated from Taylor High School By JANNA ZEPP | Courtesy photo Shortly after our October/November issue hit the

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Rip Torn, known for roles like Agent Zed, was from Temple

September 25, 2022September 24, 2022 Tex Appeal staff

By JANNA ZEPP | Photos from The Associated Press Agent Zed, leader of the secret organization monitoring intergalactic alien activity

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Legendary Playwright: Jackie Mills Brings Salado’s Story to the Stage

July 31, 2022July 31, 2022 Tex Appeal staff

By Elizabeth Finkenbinder | Photo from Tex Appeal archives and courtesy of Jackie Mills Jackie Mills is a legend in

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Little Joe Hernández: A Central Texas legend keeps rocking

May 29, 2022May 27, 2022 Tex Appeal staff Little Joe y La Familia

By Elizabeth Finkenbinder | Courtesy photos José María De León Hernández, better known as Little Joe, is a key player

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A Caring Community with Patriotic Pride

March 27, 2022March 25, 2022 Tex Appeal staff

By Rachel Strickland Growing up as a military child, Jean Shine lived all over the world. She was born in

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Piece of Paradise: Must-see Texas beach towns
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Piece of Paradise: Must-see Texas beach towns

May 31, 2026May 29, 2026 Tex Appeal staff

Story and photos by PHOENIX CARLISLE | Additional photos courtesy of CYNTHIA WERTS and VISIT ROCKPORT BEACH Oh Texas, with

Go Bananas! Wildest show in baseball comes to Texas
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Go Bananas! Wildest show in baseball comes to Texas

May 31, 2026May 29, 2026 Tex Appeal staff
1st Cavalry Division Horse Cavalry Detachment Riding Through History
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1st Cavalry Division Horse Cavalry Detachment Riding Through History

May 31, 2026May 29, 2026 Tex Appeal staff
America Turns 250: Celebrate with local events
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America Turns 250: Celebrate with local events

May 31, 2026May 29, 2026 Tex Appeal staff
Learn a new skill at area’s summer camps, classes
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Learn a new skill at area’s summer camps, classes

May 31, 2026May 29, 2026 Tex Appeal staff
Cardinals Come Calling
This Girl's Garden 

Cardinals Come Calling

May 31, 2026May 29, 2026 Tex Appeal staff
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Finding a New View

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From the Editor | June & July 2026

May 31, 2026May 29, 2026 Tex Appeal staff
Restoring the Soul: Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center a hidden gem in Temple
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Restoring the Soul: Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center a hidden gem in Temple

May 31, 2026May 29, 2026 Tex Appeal staff
Capture summer in 3-D frames you make yourself
At Home 

Capture summer in 3-D frames you make yourself

May 31, 2026May 29, 2026 Tex Appeal staff
Last Old Bear: Journey through Central Texas history
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Last Old Bear: Journey through Central Texas history

May 31, 2026May 29, 2026 Tex Appeal staff
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Scene: Pints and Petals

May 31, 2026May 29, 2026 Tex Appeal staff
Scene: Round Rock Express vs. Gwinnett Stripers
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Scene: Round Rock Express vs. Gwinnett Stripers

May 31, 2026May 29, 2026 Tex Appeal staff
Sence: U.S. Army experience
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Sence: U.S. Army experience

May 31, 2026May 29, 2026 Tex Appeal staff
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Scene: Central Texas BBQ Roundup

May 31, 2026May 29, 2026 Tex Appeal staff
Go Glamping at Some of the Best Spots Across Texas
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Go Glamping at Some of the Best Spots Across Texas

March 29, 2026March 26, 2026 Tex Appeal staff

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