Category Archives: Summer

How to Throw a Cowboy-Approved Labor Day Party!

Posted on August 29, 2014 by texastreats

We’ve got a long weekend ahead of us (Yeehaw!) so it only makes sense to plan a little get-together with people we’re fond of. We all know that the best party is a Texas party since we just know how … Continue reading →

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Entertainment Under the Big, Bright Stars of TX!

Posted on August 22, 2014 by texastreats

Action, Adventure, and Romance, oh my! We all love a great movie and the experience that goes with it. The popcorn and plush seats and cool, dark theater have provided for us countless hours of entertainment and delight. But we … Continue reading →

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School’s Out! Top 5 Ways to Have Fun in Texas with Your Kids

Posted on June 6, 2014 by texastreats

Summers in Texas are not the easiest for finding fun ways to spend the day or weekend. In fact, summer temperatures stay strong in the 80s and 90s and don’t let anyone feel any relief until October returns. That can … Continue reading →

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Yee-Haw and Ho-Ho-Ho in the Texas Summer Must Mean Christmas in July.

Posted on July 16, 2013 by texastreats

In the 1940 movie Christmas in July Jimmy MacDonald, an office clerk, loved participating in contests hoping to one day win a fortune, and to marry the love of his life. In the movie MacDonald attempts to win the Maxford House Coffee … Continue reading →

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Keep Calm and Beat the Texas Heat

Posted on July 9, 2013 by texastreats

The temperatures in Texas have been topping off in the triple digits lately, that’s normal for time of the year. To beat the heat you’re probably tempted, like most people, to grab the first ice cold glass of water, ice-tea, … Continue reading →

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Dr. Pepper Incorporated 90 Years Ago

Posted on July 5, 2013 by texastreats

Texas is known for some amazing things like: football, BBQ, the Alamo, Texas Longhorns, and just sheer size. There’s one more thing that Texas is famous for and whenever it’s consumed it brings a smile to the face of the … Continue reading →

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Planning Your Texas 4th of July!

Posted on July 2, 2013 by texastreats

By now you should have your families 4th of July schedule all planned out. Every minute counts on the 4th so writing down all the events and the transitions between them are so vital to a successful Independence Day. If … Continue reading →

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What’s Cookin’ in Texas on the 4th of July?

Posted on June 28, 2013 by texastreats

As we gear up to celebrate and honor the most significant national holiday, Independence Day, we were wondering what cooking trends are out there in Texas that have fellow Americans excited about celebrating our Freedom and Independence. Lighting up the … Continue reading →

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Bring “More Cowbell” to Your Favorite Texas Concert

Posted on June 25, 2013 by texastreats

There are Texas-sized concerts happening all around the Lone Star State this summer. Some concerts feature local Texas artists like Pat Green who will be playing in Dallas, TX on July 5, and New Braunfels, TX on August 3. Other … Continue reading →

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The Best of Texas Beaches

Posted on June 21, 2013 by texastreats

Most of us Texans live in or around the big cities of the Lone Star State like: Dallas-Ft.Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. Like most people, after a few months of the busy city life you just want to break … Continue reading →

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