Texas

Texas welcomes hurricane Katrina victims with open arms. My own daughter is among those in Dallas who are greeting tired and bedraggled families when they arrive.

Weather reports warn that damaging winds, torrential rains, storm surge and tornadoes are expected within 12 hours. Is it time to celebrate?

Malignant Melanoma accounts for around 79% of skin cancer deaths and some 3800 cases are predicted in Texas for 2005. Alarmingly, 42% of people know nothing about melanoma. Do you know how to lower your risks?

Stretching across 530 acres like a huge snowy field, the Texas salt lake lies about 4 miles east of US 28l in Hidalgo County near McAllen.

From the historic, educational and adventurous to the fun-loving, romantic or restful, Texas offers a variety of vacation spots.

From the historic, educational and adventurous to the fun-loving, romantic or restful, Texas offers a variety of vacation spots.

Old-time Texans gathered together for barn-raisings, ice cream socials, and dances. And music was always a part of their celebrations. That old-time music will, once again, echo across a century on the fourth weekend of April in Hallettsville, Texas.

Nestled in a grove of pecan trees about 45 minutes east of Dallas, a quaint little country store now provides some of the most delectable desserts in the world, including Mary Horton’s original praline pecan pie recipe, which has been featured on national television.

Sometimes something happens to renew our hope that even the farthest fetched dreams really can come true.

After walking every store, searching every shelf, and loading our vehicle with all kinds of gifts, we are in desperate need of some delicious nourishment and a place to relax.