As a cultural melting pot, Canada is the home of a rich and diverse music scene which has allowed Canadian country music to flourish.

Nov 11, 2009 - Loni Perry

Launch of the Texas Tribune brings venture capitalist, John Thorton, to a new profession. The founder of the online news site has joined the ranks of journalists.

Nov 17, 2009 - Kathlin F. Sickel

It takes a lot to keep kids entertained these days. Nashville offers three sure-fire ways to make sure your kids have a blast - and maybe even learn a thing or two.

May 30, 2009 - Devan Stuart

Carnival Cruises and Royal Caribbean offer four and five day or one week cruises to the Western Caribbean and Mexico from the Port of Galveston, Texas.

Jul 23, 2008 - Sharon Cheung

Lorenzo De Zavala, the first Vice President of Texas, is a little known Texas Hero who played a key role in the fight for Texas Independence.

Dec 23, 2010 - Joey Allen

Nashville, Tennessee is called America's "Music City." That means all kinds of music, not just country. In autumn, ndie rock rules at city-wide "Next Big Nashville."

Aug 27, 2009 - Karen Berger

Santa is coming to the Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Convention Center as it turns once again into a Christmas-card-perfect winter in wonderland.

Nov 9, 2010 - Marie-Claude Arnott

Visitors reach out and touch at least six of the 12,000 species at Chattanooga's Tennessee Aquarium.

Feb 3, 2009 - Marcy Paulson

Texas won its independence in land battles, but kept it thanks to its small navy.

Mar 3, 2012 - Martin Hill

Forget the price of gas - Texas is always entertaining and diverse. What other state offers such a diversity of food, culture and pleasures for both humans and aliens?

Mar 16, 2008 - Linda J Bottjer

Texas may not be known for its White Christmases, but the Lone Star State has a lot of Christmas traditions up its sleeve to share with tourists - Texas style.

Nov 30, 2009 - Amanda Woods

Farmersville, Texas, the birthplace of Audie Murphy, offers a bewildering variety of restaurants for its size.

Jun 16, 2011 - Martin Cross

Mobile Loaves and Fishes provides food and essentials to the poor by traveling to where they live. The group plans to expand in 2008 to provide housing as well.

Dec 8, 2007 - Lacey B. Lyons

With a new NCAA basketball season underway, it's time to examine all the early excitement of college hoops, including its coaches, teams and players.

Nov 14, 2006 - Mark Barnes

Older adults take friends and family to learn about monarch butterflies at the waystation during their yearly flyover while migrating to Mexico.

Oct 24, 2009 - Hildra Tague

The prayer labyrinth is a metaphor for the spiritual journey, representing the internal quest for peace and well being we undertake throughout our lives.

Jan 3, 2011 - Emily Rose

Hit-maker Ricky Lynn Gregg has a rare knack for being able to masterfully perform nearly any genre, from rock to country and gospel, thanks to his Texas upbringing.

Mar 31, 2009 - Lisa L. Rollins

This article chronicles God's intervention in response to earnest prayers appealing for His help in America's times of need

Jul 23, 2011 - Maggie Harries

Celebrate Christmas in DFW. Visit Grapevine, the Christmas Capitol of Texas. Climb the walls in Plano. See the lights of Grand Prairie. This is family fun on a budget.

Nov 5, 2009 - Amy Wingfield

With the release of "Good Luck & True Love," Texas-based Reckless Kelly has solidified itself as an enduring roots country-meets-Red Dirt heavyweight.

Jan 2, 2012 - Lisa L. Rollins