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Dallas-Fort Worth: Where big city life meets Texas charm

March 30, 2025March 28, 2025 Tex Appeal staff Brandy Cruz, Dealey Plaza, Fort Worth Stockyards, John Wayne — An American Experience, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Tex Appeal, Tex Appeal Magazine, Texas Travel, The Dallas World Aquarium, Tonya Warren

By TONYA WARREN and BRANDY CRUZ | Photos by BRANDY CRUZ and courtesy of the Perot Museum of Nature and

A world full of flavor

March 30, 2025March 30, 2025 Tex Appeal staff Babbalucci Stew, Barbara Barcellona Smith, Brandy Cruz, Jagerschnitzel, Janna Zepp, Navajo Fry Bread, Peconic Escargot, Queso, Recipes, Tex Appeal, Tex Appeal Magazine

Photos by BRANDY CRUZ and courtesy of BARBARA BARCELLONA SMITH and JANNA ZEPP Thank you to everyone who shared a

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That Art Place provides space for creativity

January 26, 2025March 25, 2025 Tex Appeal staff Art, Becky Stinehour, Belton, Brandy Cruz, Tex Appeal, Tex Appeal Magazine, Texas, That Art Place

By BRANDY CRUZ | Photos by BECKY STINEHOUR ”I’ve been creating art for as long as I can remember,” Michelle

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

Make and serve a meal at home to celebrate with your special someone

January 28, 2024January 29, 2024 Tex Appeal staff Amy Rognlie, at home date night, Brandy Cruz, flourless chococlate cake, rosemary chicken, Sweetheart soup, Tex Appeal

By Amy Rognlie | Photos by Brandy Cruz and courtesy of the Fountain Avenue Kitchen Show some love this Valentine’s

Forever Granted

January 28, 2024January 29, 2024 Tex Appeal staff Brandy Cruz, Forever Granted, Kelsey Thomas, permanent jewelry, Rachel Strickland

Woman makes her mark with permanent jewelry By RACHEL STRICKLAND | Photos by BRANDY CRUZ and courtesy of KELSEY THOMAS

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Live Music From the Heart of the Lone Star State

January 28, 2024January 29, 2024 Tex Appeal staff Belton, Brandy Cruz, Cultural Activities Center, Live music, Ronnie Schoepf, Schoepf's Barbecue, Staci Schoepf, Temple, Tex Appeal, Texas Music Series

By BRANDY CRUZ | Photos by BECKY STINEHOUR and courtesy of the CULTURAL ACTIVITIES CENTER Schoepf’s Barbecue Good barbecue and

From The Editor

From the Editor | February & March 2024

January 28, 2024January 29, 2024 Tex Appeal staff 17 south, Alexander's Craft Cocktails & Kitchen, Arthur Murray Dance Center, Brandy Cruz, Forever Granted, From The Editor, Giovanni's, Schoepf's Barbecue, Tex Appeal, The Beltonian Theatre, The Picnic Pearl

Happy New Year, Central Texas! It’s hard to believe that 2024 is upon us already. We have even more exciting

A Lifelong Love of the Arts

January 28, 2024January 29, 2024 Tex Appeal staff Arts, Brandy Cruz, Cheryl Hinckley, Cultural Activities Center, Doug Stone, Fundraiser, Gala, Terry McBride, The Contemporaries, Under the Texas Sky, Vicki Jane Smith

The Contemporaries gala raising funds for youth programs By BRANDY CRUZ | Courtesy photos The Contemporaries’ ongoing dedication to the

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Still Finding Ways to Serve

January 28, 2024January 29, 2024 Tex Appeal staff Brandy Cruz, Bronze Star with Valor, John Footman, Purple Heart, Retired Staff Sgt. John Footman, Tex Appeal, Veterans, Vietnam

Vietnam war hero helps troops receive benefits By BRANDY CRUZ | Photos courtesy of JOHN FOOTMAN and KILLEEN DAILY HERALD

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