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Peach Season Comes Early Around Texas

By John O. Lumpkin

June 14, 2024

How Mesquite Became the Rodeo Capital of Texas

By John O. Lumpkin

March 29, 2024

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Shorty’s in Port Aransas Is a Blast From the Past

By John O. Lumpkin

March 8, 2024

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Dozens of bright reddish-orange peaches grow from a green vine

Don’t Miss Out on Great Early Season Peaches This Year

By John O. Lumpkin

May 26, 2023

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Texas State Gem: Texas Blue Topaz

By John O. Lumpkin

March 20, 2023

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Texas State Dinosaur: Paluxysaurus Jonesi

By John O. Lumpkin

March 20, 2023

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Texas State Music: Western Swing

By John O. Lumpkin

March 20, 2023

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The Texas State Pepper and Native Pepper: Jalapeño and Chiltepín

By John O. Lumpkin

March 20, 2023

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‘Oldest and Friendliest’ Bar in Port Aransas Makes a Move

By John O. Lumpkin

February 9, 2023

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How Texas State Symbols Are Designated

By John O. Lumpkin

December 7, 2022

A Guide to the State Symbols of Texas

By John O. Lumpkin

November 9, 2022

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