By Kelly Bogard I love summer in Texas. I know you don't hear many people say that, but I truly do. Not because of the heat, but because of the ways to beat it. Being a self-described foodie, I love trying out all the foods that this giant state has to offer. And trust me, [...]
By Amanda Hill Picture this—it’s an early summer afternoon and you had planned to go to the pool with some friends. The forecast says there’s a slight chance of rain, but you get ready for a sunny day outdoors anyway. Suddenly, you hear the rumble of thunder and big, fat drops start to fall from [...]
By Jessica Domel If you like food, you should support the farm bill. The Senate voted for a new farm bill yesterday and action now shifts to the House. I've been keeping up with the farm bill's progress in Washington, D.C., and I found myself asking others on our staff, "What does this mean for [...]
By Jessica Domel Farmers in the Lone Star State are doing more than helping to feed and clothe the world. They're also helping agricultural production in other states. Did you know the nation's largest onion plant supplier is located in Carrizo Springs, Texas? Meet Bruce "Onion Man" Frasier, president of Dixondale Farms. Dixondale Farms ships [...]
By Jessica Domel You never know what you’re going to find on the back roads of Texas. I've lived in this state my entire life, and every time we go on a trip, I find something new at which to marvel. Sometimes I feel like a little kid because I get so excited learning about the different [...]
