http://blog.texashighways.com Welcome to the Blog of Texas Highways, the official travel magazine of Texas Thu, 16 May 2013 23:48:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 http://blog.texashighways.com/?p=2636&cpage=1#comment-59050 Thelma V. Cameron Thu, 16 May 2013 23:48:10 +0000 http://blog.texashighways.com/?p=2636#comment-59050 Texas Folklife’s Big Squeeze accordion contest 2013 finalists will compete for a prize package valued at more than $4,000, including a cash prize, a new Hohner accordion, performance opportunities in Austin and Houston, publicity, professional development, and other performance opportunities. The young accordionists will perform, and by the end of the night, the new Big Squeeze Champ will be selected by a panel of esteemed judges. All of the contestants in this year’s contest were outstanding up-and-coming musicians and Texas Folklife congratulates all of them. Texas Folklife’s Big Squeeze accordion contest 2013 finalists will compete for a prize package valued at more than $4,000, including a cash prize, a new Hohner accordion, performance opportunities in Austin and Houston, publicity, professional development, and other performance opportunities. The young accordionists will perform, and by the end of the night, the new Big Squeeze Champ will be selected by a panel of esteemed judges. All of the contestants in this year’s contest were outstanding up-and-coming musicians and Texas Folklife congratulates all of them.

]]> http://blog.texashighways.com/?p=2610&cpage=1#comment-55945 Chris Miller Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:35:22 +0000 http://blog.texashighways.com/?p=2610#comment-55945 I just wanted to say that those are some absolutely amazing photos. Robert - you did one heck of a job on those! I just wanted to say that those are some absolutely amazing photos. Robert – you did one heck of a job on those!

]]> http://blog.texashighways.com/?p=2610&cpage=1#comment-55919 Brenda Minikheim Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:44:02 +0000 http://blog.texashighways.com/?p=2610#comment-55919 About time. Terrific!! About time. Terrific!!

]]> http://blog.texashighways.com/?p=2610&cpage=1#comment-55902 Cindy Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:39:41 +0000 http://blog.texashighways.com/?p=2610#comment-55902 Yes! Can't wait to come back and finally go across to visit again after all these years! Yes! Can’t wait to come back and finally go across to visit again after all these years!

]]> http://blog.texashighways.com/?p=2267&cpage=1#comment-51880 Vickie Graves Sun, 24 Feb 2013 21:31:46 +0000 http://blog.texashighways.com/?p=2267#comment-51880 I was fortunate to stay at the hotel last weekend. I have traveled all over and it is truely first class all the way. The rooms were huge and beautiful. Not to mention the architecture. We had breakfast at the grill and it had both delicious & unique choices. I can't wait to return when it is fully completed. I was fortunate to stay at the hotel last weekend. I have traveled all over and it is truely first class all the way. The rooms were huge and beautiful. Not to mention the architecture. We had breakfast at the grill and it had both delicious & unique choices. I can’t wait to return when it is fully completed.

]]> http://blog.texashighways.com/?p=2277&cpage=1#comment-51187 buck Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:59:00 +0000 http://blog.texashighways.com/?p=2277#comment-51187 Liked the story. If you are looking for some ideas of where to go paddling in the Hill Country we have several suggestions on the website. Just go to the pull down menu up in the banner and select kayak trail under activity. Have fun. http://hillcountryoutdoorguide.com/ Liked the story. If you are looking for some ideas of where to go paddling in the Hill Country we have several suggestions on the website. Just go to the pull down menu up in the banner and select kayak trail under activity. Have fun. http://hillcountryoutdoorguide.com/

]]> http://blog.texashighways.com/?p=1892&cpage=1#comment-44949 Lois M. Rodriguez Fri, 23 Mar 2012 23:46:20 +0000 http://blog.texashighways.com/?p=1892#comment-44949 Thanks to all who entered and shared their favorite bands. Be sure to keep supporting them! Thanks to all who entered and shared their favorite bands. Be sure to keep supporting them!

]]> http://blog.texashighways.com/?p=1892&cpage=1#comment-44948 Lois M. Rodriguez Fri, 23 Mar 2012 23:45:56 +0000 http://blog.texashighways.com/?p=1892#comment-44948 Alright. We printed out all the names of those who submitted their best band/performer and just drew one, so we have a winner. Kirsten Allen. Please send your mailing address to: TRV_TxHwys_Editor@txdot.gov. Alright. We printed out all the names of those who submitted their best band/performer and just drew one, so we have a winner. Kirsten Allen. Please send your mailing address to: TRV_TxHwys_Editor@txdot.gov.

]]> http://blog.texashighways.com/?p=1892&cpage=1#comment-44943 Lois M. Rodriguez Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:35:42 +0000 http://blog.texashighways.com/?p=1892#comment-44943 Ah yes, Stevie Ray Vaughan. Maybe it's because I didn't specify "of all time." :) But that could open it up for lots of other Texas music legends. It just proves my point, though Texas has been, and continues to be, rich with talent. There are SO many worthy bands out there deserving our attention and support. Ah yes, Stevie Ray Vaughan. Maybe it’s because I didn’t specify “of all time.” But that could open it up for lots of other Texas music legends. It just proves my point, though Texas has been, and continues to be, rich with talent. There are SO many worthy bands out there deserving our attention and support.

]]> http://blog.texashighways.com/?p=1892&cpage=1#comment-44942 Austin Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:30:06 +0000 http://blog.texashighways.com/?p=1892#comment-44942 The reigning King of Texas blues, SRV. I can't believe no one else mentioned him yet! The reigning King of Texas blues, SRV. I can’t believe no one else mentioned him yet!

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