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Beat the Heat

May 26, 2024May 21, 2024 Tex Appeal staff and Hawaiian Falls Water Park in Waco, Belton Lake, Lions Junction Family Water Park in Temple, Lions Water Park in Killeen. Rock ‘N River Water Park in Round Rock, Schlitterbahn, Stillhouse Hollow Lake, summer fun, Summer Fun Water Park in Belton, swimming pools, Typhoon Texas in Pflugerville

Ways to Stay Cool & Have Fun in Central Texas this Summer By RACHEL STRICKLAND | Photos by SKEEBO, BLAIR

Old-Fashioned Fun

May 26, 2024May 21, 2024 Tex Appeal staff family fun, old-fashioned fun

Inexpensive & Budget-Friendly Summer Fun Ideas for Children By TONYA WARREN | Photos by BECKY STINHOUR and courtesy photos Make

Celebrating Independence: Fourth of July Festivities in Central Texas

May 26, 2024May 21, 2024 Tex Appeal staff Belton, Belton Rodeo, fireworks, Fourth of July, Independence Day celebrations, Killeen, Temple

By SUE MORRISEY | Photos by BECKY STINEHOUR and BLAIR DUPRE As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, Central

Bass fishing lures thousands to Bell County waters

May 26, 2024May 21, 2024 Tex Appeal staff Bass fishing, Belton Lake, Bob Maindelle, Carl Kittel, Chalk Ridge Falls, Dana Peak Park, Michael Baird, Stillhouse Hollow Lake

By DAVID STONE | Photos by SKEEBO and courtesy of JAMES ALLEN & CAPTAIN T-COCK’S FISHING TOURS Bell County has

Making Friends: Hundreds of area children spend summer building relationships at Ralph Wilson Youth Club

May 26, 2024May 21, 2024 Tex Appeal staff Brett Williams, Ralph Wilson Youth Club

By AMY ROGNLIE | Photos courtesy of RALPH WILSON YOUTH CLUB “It’s very fun to be at Ralph Wilson because

Backyard Bliss

March 31, 2024March 27, 2024 Tex Appeal staff drought-tolerant landscaping, home trends, outdoor furniture, Outdoor kitchens, outdoor living trends, putting greens

Outdoor kitchens, drought-tolerant landscaping, putting greens and patio family rooms are part of outdoor trends By DAVID STONE | Photos

What’s Hot in Home Design?

March 31, 2024March 27, 2024 Tex Appeal staff home gyms, home trends, homebuilding, safe rooms

Home gyms, safe rooms are popular add-ons By DAVID STONE | Photos by WES ALBANESE and courtesy of JENNY WALLACE

The Pitmasters

March 31, 2024April 19, 2024 Tex Appeal staff barbecue, National High School BBQ Association, Temple High School BBQ Team, Temple ISD, Temple Texas, Tex Appeal, The Pitmasters, Tonya Warren

Temple High School BBQ Team enjoys recipe for success By TONYA WARREN | Photos courtesy of ERIC LARSON, Temple ISD

Temple-area greenhouse helps Revol Greens expand

March 31, 2024March 27, 2024 Tex Appeal staff organic lettuce, Revol Greens

By DAVID STONE | Photos courtesy of REVOL GREENS A 20-acre greenhouse just south of Heidenheimer is producing five varieties

A taste of Italy in the heart of Copperas Cove at Giovanni’s

January 28, 2024January 29, 2024 Tex Appeal staff Amy Rognlie, Becky Stinehour, Copperas Cove, Date night, Giovanni's, Italian food, Maura Martinez, pizzeria, Tex Appeal

By AMY ROGNLIE | Photos by BECKY STINEHOUR and courtesy of GIOVANNI’S A little piece of Italy in the heart