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Majestic Moments

November 28, 2025November 26, 2025 Tex Appeal staff Eric and Moe Elliot, Majestic Nubian Santa

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

Time for Tamales

November 28, 2025November 26, 2025 Tex Appeal staff tamales

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

Light Up the Holidays

November 28, 2025November 26, 2025 Tex Appeal staff BLORA Nature in Lights, holiday lights, Lights of West, Lights Spectacular, Santa's Wonderland, Wild Lights at Cameron Park Zoo

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

Find your perfect Christmas tree at Grigsby Farms in Salado

November 28, 2025November 26, 2025 Tex Appeal staff Christmas trees, Grigsby Farms

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

A-MAZE-ing Fun: Sweet Berry Farm offers activities all year

September 28, 2025September 27, 2025 Tex Appeal staff Sweet Berry Farm

By DEMI GUILLORY | Photos by JANE GIBSON and courtesy of SWEET BERRY FARM Although it might not always be

‘Be a Beacon of Light’

September 28, 2025September 27, 2025 Tex Appeal staff Sabrina Young, Young's Daughters Funeral Home

Sabrina Young offers compassionate care as families grieve loss of loved ones By AMY ROGNLIE | Photos by BECKY STINEHOUR

Rest with Purpose

September 28, 2025September 27, 2025 Tex Appeal staff Doree Collins, Rockin' R Retreat

Rockin’ R Retreat a place for learning, wellness By AMY ROGNLIE | Photos by BECKY STINEHOUR Nestled on 13 acres

Casper Collector: Vanessa Irino holds Guinness World Record

September 28, 2025October 27, 2025 Tex Appeal staff Casper the Friendly Ghost, Guinness World Record, Vanessa Irino

Story and photos by BRANDY CRUZ One Central Texas woman transformed her lifelong love for a friendly, fictional ghost into

Harvesting Thankfulness

September 28, 2025September 27, 2025 Tex Appeal staff Mayflower, Plymouth Rock, Thanksgiving

Reflections from a visit to Plymouth Rock Story and photos by TONYA WARREN Sweltering in the summer of 2023 made

Healing Wounds: Seton’s specialized center helps patients

July 27, 2025July 31, 2025 Tex Appeal staff Becky Stinehour, Brandy Cruz, Cassy Cathell, Dr. Aaron Russell, Mandy Shaiffer, Seton Medical Center Harker Heights, Tex Appeal, Tex Appeal Magazine, Wound Healing Center

By Brandy Cruz | Photos by Becky Stinehour and courtesy of Seton Medical Center Harker Heights “Nearly 7 million Americans