Hidden Diamond in Goldthwaite, Texas

Coming back from Austin after an interview, I approached the small town of Goldthwaite where I saw a blue sign that said something about a botanical garden. I was like hmmm? Botanical Garden? Driving further into town I saw another sign next to a modern building about the garden. I quickly did a U-turn, parked,…

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Favorite Llano Estacado WildFlower

To those who know me personally, they know that spectacle pod is one of my favorite wildflowers growing on the Llano Estacado. It is a rare beauty that adores sandy soil areas. The smell of this flower is peppery.

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An Economic Hidden Gem in Lubbock, Texas

Lubbock’s Hidden Economic Gem By: Christena Stephens There are many hidden gems in Lubbock’s unique history; one of these is how people developed businesses. This is the story of one. Urban growth and development came late to the South Plains because this region of Texas was the last settled. When Lubbock became organized in 1909,…

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