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The Bluebonnets Are Blooming In Texas!

Small Girl in Bluebonnet Field
Lupinus Texensis. If you don't know what they are, then you aren't a true Texan. Just kidding! The Lupinus Texensis or Texas bluebonnets are gorgeous lupine flowers that bloom in early spring. Many people who grew up in Texas will remember taking pictures in bluebonnet fields as a kid. If... [read more]

Essential Springtime Farm Prep

Baby calf with mother
Busy season is upon our farmer friends! Find out how you can care for and prepare your land and livestock this spring. Moisture Overload The winter was dry, but the spring always seems to be wet. It rains nonstop during March and April, and if you don’t take certain measures, the overload of... [read more]

Gardening Steps To Take This March

woman potting plant at home
The first day of spring is Sunday, March 20, which is sure to be here before we know it. The season is full of pollen, baseball, soccer, rainy showers, and of course, gardening. If you want to get a head start and refresh your memory with this spring gardening care... [read more]

Surprising Traits You’ll Find In Farm Animals

Portrait of a male farmer standing on his dairy farm
If you have grown up and lived on a farm, you may recognize the value of animals and what they can do. However, you may be surprised by some of their traits and abilities. The more you learn about farm animals, the more you'll learn to appreciate them. The Minds of Sheep A... [read more]

Add These Breathtaking Texas Locations To Your Road Trip List

Family loading a car trunk before the road trip
Anytime is a good excuse to make a road trip. The neat thing is, you don’t even have to go far to find some gorgeous places and see some amazing, exciting sites. Not far from Columbus, Texas, are great road trip destinations that everyone in your family can enjoy. Explore... [read more]

Get Ready For Valentine’s Day With These Couple’s Recipes

Homemade Lemon Shrimp Scampi
You can choose a number of different elements to make your Valentine’s Day memorable. Regardless of your plans with that special someone in your life, you’ll want to include something delicious to eat. For example, you may pick your favorite restaurant or a fancy place in Columbus, Texas. However, if... [read more]

Try This Molten Lava Cake Recipe

chocolate molten cake
Can’t get enough of chocolate? From brownies to ice cream, cookies, and even candy bars, there are plenty of ways to get your chocolate fix, but nothing compares to this warm and gooey molten lava cake recipe you can whip up at home! If you're thinking there’s no way you can mimic... [read more]

See Migrating Birds At Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge

Shot of a young boy out in the woods with a pair of binoculars
Planning spring activities for you and your family? Pencil a bird-watching expedition into your calendar. The Anahuac Wildlife Refuge is a great place to observe a wide variety of our feathered friends year-round and is a great destination for a weekend day trip. Plan your trip during winter or spring... [read more]

Look To The Skies For The Quadrantid Meteor Shower

Silhouette of astronomical telescope and countryside.
Don’t miss the Quadrantid Meteor Shower of 2022! All you have to do is look up to the sky! The shower will last from December 12 to January 12, with the peak rate of meteors producing on January 3. The showers are active every evening from dusk until the radiant... [read more]

Sports Stars From Columbus, TX

Official Wilson NFL ball
Do you love sports almost as much as you love your hometown of Columbus, Texas? Your two loves can come together when celebrating sports stars from Columbus. The city has churned out some big names in professional sports, and that’s reason to celebrate. Get the details on three of the... [read more]