FOCUS ON THE BACKROADS: HICO, TEXAS
This area was first settled in the early 1800’s. A post office was established in 1860 was then closed in 1867 and finally reopened in …
Texas Towns
FOCUS ON THE BACKROADS: Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church High Hill, Texas (Schulenburg)
In the early 1860’s during the European immigration several families of Austrian and German descent settled in High Hill. They were searching for religious freedom …
FOCUS ON THE BACKROADS: Ammannsville’s Painted Church St John the Baptist Catholic Church
Ammannsville, Texas‘ roots go back to the 1870’s and is named after the first settler, Andrew Amman. Like many of the towns in the area …
FOCUS ON THE BACKROADS: A TEXAS BACKROAD CHRISTMAS
Every year, come December there is magic in the air as we prepare for Christmas and the chance to celebrate Jesus’ birth. After Mary and …
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY – BOB’S OIL WELL: MATADOR TEXAS
Once this unique West Texas landmark, Bob’s Oil Well, was one of the states busiest road-side businesses. Located at the crossroads of US 70 and …