Texas Photo of the Day

9/11 Monument, Texas State Cemetery

noreply@blogger.com (Paris & John) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:05:00 +0000

The 9/11 Monument at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin includes two steel girders from the World Trade Center towers. It honors fallen Texans both in the September 11 attacks and those who died in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. The memorial, which was designed by O’Connell, Robertson and Associates of Austin, was added to the State Cemetery in 2003.

Florence Mural

noreply@blogger.com (Paris & John) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:10:00 +0000

Adjacent to the Veterans Memorial, a mural in downtown Florence, a small town located north of Georgetown, honors the services of area soldiers through the years.

Gruene General Store

noreply@blogger.com (Paris & John) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:29:00 +0000

Patrons line up at the ice cream fountain at the Gruene General Store in the community of Gruene. Today official a part of New Braunfels, Gruene became a ghost town when the boll weevil hit Texas but today is a tourist hotspot thanks to its shopping, rafting, bed and breakfasts, and restaurants.

Boot Scootin' in Luckenbach

noreply@blogger.com (Paris & John) — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:39:00 +0000

Made famous by the Waylon Jennings song, tiny Luckenbach is a quiet destination during the daytime hours but comes to life at night when the dance hall fills.

Lavaca County Courthouse, Hallettsville

noreply@blogger.com (Paris & John) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:59:00 +0000

Located on the courthouse square in Hallettsville, the Lavaca County Courthouse might look familiar to movie lovers...and with good reason. This statuesque building was a "stand in" for the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange during the filming of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.

Nina, Corpus Christi

noreply@blogger.com (Paris & John) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:55:00 +0000

One of three ships created to commemmorate the 500 year anniversary of Columbus' voyage to America, the Niña is located on the People's Street T-Head in Corpus Christi. Although it can't be boarded, you can view much of the historically accurate ship from the walkway--and marvel at the idea of crossing the ocean in such a small vessel.

Up the Chisholm Trail, Georgetown

noreply@blogger.com (Paris & John) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:04:00 +0000

Georgetown recalls its cowboy heritage with an annual September event called Up the Chisholm Trail Cattle Drive and Chuckwagon Cook-off, this year scheduled for September 26 and 27 in San Gabriel Park.

Rattlesnake Rattles

noreply@blogger.com (Paris & John) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:43:00 +0000

The fall months that are just around the corner will bring more frequent sightings of this Texas resident: the Western diamondback rattlesnake.

Thunderheads in Texas

noreply@blogger.com (Paris & John) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:39:00 +0000

If you've ever witnessed a hot, dry Texas summer, you know what a relief it is to see thunderheads like these on the horizon! This shot was taken north of San Antonio.

Peter Pan, Weatherford

noreply@blogger.com (Paris & John) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:37:00 +0000

Mary Martin, best known as Broadway's Peter Pan (and mother of actor and "Dallas" star Larry Hagman) is immortalized in this statue in front of Weatherford's public library.

Polka Dancing, Walburg

noreply@blogger.com (Paris & John) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:33:00 +0000

October is just weeks ago and that means Oktoberfests across Texas, especially in the historic German communities of central Texas. This polka dance took place at the Walburg Restaurant in tiny Walburg, just northeast of Georgetown.

Texas State History Museum, Austin

noreply@blogger.com (Paris & John) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:46:00 +0000

Don't worry that you'll miss The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin; just look for this Texas-size star in front of the excellent museum.

Medina Mural

noreply@blogger.com (Paris & John) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:44:00 +0000

This mural illustrates the apple industry for which the tiny town of Medina is well known.

Lost Maples

noreply@blogger.com (Paris & John) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:41:00 +0000

The "lost" maples are found at this store in Medina. Look for some of the state's best fall colors from Lost Maples State Natural Area, located not too far from Medina in Vanderpool.

Kerrville's Hill Country Cafe

noreply@blogger.com (Paris & John) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:40:00 +0000

Kerrville's Hill Country Cafe is a popular morning stop for residents and visitors starting their day with coffee, breakfast, and the chance to say hello to neighbors.

Bandera's Texas Spirit

noreply@blogger.com (Paris & John) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:38:00 +0000

Bandera is known for its cowboy spirit, everything from dude ranches to honky tonks to barbecue.

Cowboy Fence, Mayan Ranch, Bandera

noreply@blogger.com (Paris & John) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:26:00 +0000

You can't get much more cowboy than this: a cowboy hat and boot atop a barbed wire fence at Bandera's Mayan Ranch.

Tarpon Inn, Port Aransas

noreply@blogger.com (Paris & John) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:26:00 +0000

In Port Aransas, the Tarpon Inn has been welcoming guests since 1886.

Our Lady of Loreto Church, Goliad

noreply@blogger.com (Paris & John) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:22:00 +0000

The Our Lady of Loreto Church at Goliad's Presidio La Bahia holds the title not only as one of the oldest churches in the nation but was also the place where the first Declaration of Texas Independence was signed. Today the church continues its role as a place of worship.

USS Lexington Museum on the Bay, Corpus Christi

noreply@blogger.com (Paris & John) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:21:00 +0000

At the U.S.S. Lexington Museum on the Bay you'll be aboard the most decorated aircraft carrier in US naval history.

West Texas Walk of Fame, Lubbock

noreply@blogger.com (Paris & John) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:15:00 +0000

The West Texas Walk of Fame in Lubbock features a statue of Buddy Holly surrounded by plaques honoring West Texas musicians, actors, and entertainers.

Seahorses, Port Aransas

noreply@blogger.com (Paris & John) — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:11:00 +0000

These colorful seahorses overlook a busy street in Port Aransas, one of the top places in Texas to enjoy some fun in the sun.

Hangar Hotel, Fredericksburg

noreply@blogger.com (Paris & John) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:30:00 +0000

The Hangar Hotel in Fredericksburg is one of the most unique properties in Texas thanks to its quonset hut design, 40s decor, and location adjacent to the city's small airport.

Austin's Rhapsody Mosaic

noreply@blogger.com (Paris & John) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:09:00 +0000

Rhapsody, a mosaic by artist John Yancey, stands on Austin's East 11th Street. This colorful creation captures the spirit of the district that was once the heart of the city's jazz scene. You'll find the mosaic at the Dr. Charles E. Urdy Plaza at East 11th and Waller streets, just east of I-35.

Kolaches in Schulenburg

noreply@blogger.com (Paris & John) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:06:00 +0000

Schulenburg--along with towns like Hallettsville, Caldwell, and West--is well known for its fresh kolaches. This Czech pastry was brought to the region by Czech immigrants and keeps local bakeries busy. This tray of poppy seed kolaches was at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant just north of I-10 in Schulenburg.