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El Paso is A-Buzz with the Sun City Craft Beer Festival
If you’re a beer-lover and can spare a day or two in El Paso, Texas from the 21st to the 22nd of May then you’re up for some pretty exciting craft beer picks and a ton of other buzz-inducing activities at the Sun City Craft Beer (SCCB) festival 2022.
Edible Icons of the Lone Star State
From tortilla chips and salsa to pecan pie, discover the iconic foods that represent the Lone Star state! Learn more about their significance and get ready for a delicious journey through Texan culture.
6 Unique Texas Dishes that Non-Texans Find Strange
For those looking for an exotic food experience, here are six of the strangest and most unique dishes to be found in Texas!
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Texas Style
Explore the vibrant colors and cultural traditions of Mexico this May 5th during Cinco de Mayo in Houston. Experience a true celebration of Mexican heritage with mariachi music, folk dancing, and delicious cuisine!
New Resources for Stress Management Available to Texas Ag Communities
Due to the stresses of the COVID era, agriculture and forestry workers in Texas are facing unprecedented hurdles. To help support this community during these difficult times, new services have been created to provide stress management resources.
Texas Honey & Cocktails: A Match Made in Heaven
Looking for a new cocktail ingredient? Look no further - Texas honey can provide natural sweetness to your favorite drinks without the unhealthy side-effects of sugar. We'll show you what types are available and how to make the perfect match.
Upcoming Earth Day Events in Texas You Don’t Want to Miss
Widely recognized as the world’s largest secular observance, Earth Day is celebrated annually by more than a billion people across the globe. The holiday marks a yearly call to action to change our behavior as a society, encouraging all people to work towards a healthier planet on a local, national, and even worldwide scale.
Why Texans Love Chicken Fried Steak
Discover why the people of Texas cherish chicken fried steak and how this dish is a uniquely important part of their culinary heritage. Dive into the history behind October 26th being declared Chicken Fried Steak Day in one of America's most beloved states.
Not Even Water? Observing Ramadan in Texas
Experiencing Ramadan in Texas comes with its unique challenges. Learn about the Muslim community and how they observe this holy month while living in the Lone Star State.
How to Celebrate San Jacinto Day in Texas
Get the scoop on celebrating one of Texas' most important cultural traditions. From visiting the battlegrounds of San Jacinto to a day full of pageantry and reenactments, discover various ways you can commemorate this proud holiday.
5 Eggcellent Easter Events in Texas this Spring
Celebrate the arrival of spring with family and friends by exploring these five amazing Easter events in Texas. Experience local culture, cuisine, and entertainment while making lasting memories!
Gearing Up For St. Patrick’s Day With Irish-Texan Cuisine
Explore the roots of Irish-Texas culture and get inspired for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations! Learn more about the stories that have shaped this unique cuisine, from its earliest beginnings to modern recipes.
Heirloom Grains and the Texas Grain-to-Glass Whiskey Movement
Take a dive into the Prohibition era and uncover what makes heirloom grains so special to the Texas grain-to-glass whiskey movement. Learn how distillers are using these ingredients to create unique flavors in their whiskies!
Our Picks for Upcoming Spring Events in Texas
Spring is just around the corner, and Texas is already blooming with seasonal events for you and your close ones to enjoy. Whether you’re hoping to take in the beauty of nature or satisfy that pesky sweet tooth, our list of spring events is sure to have something for everyone.
How to Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Texas
Are you ready to toast the patron saint of Ireland Texas-style? Whether you’re thirsty for green beer or longing to feast on Irish stew, Texas has plenty of opportunities for you to celebrate this year’s St Paddy’s Day.
Our Community: The Black Cowboys of Texas
Read about the history, culture, and resilience of African American cowboys in Texas. Follow this link to discover and support local BIPOC farmers, ranchers, artisanal food producers, and businesses throughout the state.
The Curious History of Moonshine in Texas
The hairs on the back of my neck stand up whenever I remember knocking back my first shot of moonshine. Back then, I was a bit of a wild buck when it came to drinking. But moonshine put me back in my place and taught me a lesson in drinking I’ll never forget. To sum up, that afternoon me and my buds worked our way through a bottle of the stuff and pretty much forgot who and where we were. Respecting the shine is something I learnt after that crazy ride. This is when I took a shine to moonshine.
Craving Comfort: The History of the Texas Funeral Cake
Discover how a unique piece of Texan culinary culture came to be with this deep dive into the history behind the iconic chocolate "Texas Funeral Cakes".
Free Child Care For Texan Food Service Workers
Find out if you're eligible for the new Service Industry Recovery Child Care program in Texas - learn more about how it works and what industries qualify.
Balls to The Wall at The Texas Testicle Festival June 17, 2023
This March 5 Bankersmith is buzzing with excitement as the second annual Texas Testicle Festival is about to go balls-to-the-wall with your favorite Rocky Mountain oysters paired with booze and tunes.
