Changes

Sunflowers on a Texas Back Road, ©2016 Suzanne G. McClendon

There have been some unexpected changes to come into our lives. In some ways, these changes are as big as the state of Texas, or at least feel that way!

On 26 May 2016, my husband David (co-owner of this blog), had the first of three strokes. This was totally out of the blue and unexpected, although we know it is a potential complication of diabetes.  Because of this, our travels around Texas will be less than we had planned.

The plan is to continue with this blog and post what we have been able to photograph so far and, as I can, the stories behind the items depicted in the photographs.  It won't include as much of Texas as we had originally intended, but should still be a fun adventure along the way as we regain our bearings after this health shock.

We welcome any family-friendly stories and photographs that you have of your adventures around Texas as well. Please e-mail any submissions to: Texas Travel and History.

Thank you for your patience as we get this site started.

Howdy, Y'all!

What better way to kick off this new blog than with one of the best things about Texas - the spring wildflowers! In these parts, the bluebonnet is royalty.

Usually, the bluebonnet starts its yearly visit in early to mid-March. This year, however, the first bluebonnet in the town of Wharton was spotted on February 26, a full week earlier than last year's visit.

Now, the fields and roadsides are filling in with all sorts of wildflowers: blue ones, red ones, yellow ones, and all sorts of prettiness. The following photographs were taken at the Wildflower Project field of the First Presbyterian Church in Wharton, Texas.

Whether you're a native Texan, a transplant from another state, or you've never set foot in Texas, most everyone has an opinion about this state. What is yours?