Round Top August Calendar: Live Music, Farm Brunches, Winery Fun and More
Don’t let the dog days of summer get you down. Mount up and head out to Round Top to celebrate the end of the...
January 2019
Round Top Area Parks & Recreation: Three Top Spots to Live the Lake Life This Summer
Three Round Top area lakes offer camping and recreation opportunities for cool summertime fun for everyone.
Greater Round Top’s Best Off-the-Beaten-Path Restaurants: Obscure Places to Find Good Food
Great eateries abound for those willing to go a little off the tourist trail.
Nature is Our Master Planner: Live the Dream in the Heart of Round Top
Country Communities is known for creating exceptional neighborhoods that celebrate the natural beauty of the Texas landscape.
The Texas Quilt Museum: Showcasing the Art of Quilting
The Texas Quilt Museum in downtown La Grange features traditional and contemporary quilt art from across the globe.
Round Top’s Jeannie C. Riley Shares Her Starry Nashville Music Memories
Jeannie C. Riley rocketed to the top of country music with the smash country crossover hit, “Harper Valley PTA” in 1968. Her stratospheric rise put her in the same orbit with country music luminaries such as Merle Haggard, Johnny Paycheck and Dolly Parton.
Country Singer Jeannie C. Riley’s Road to Love
"Harper Valley PTA" singer Jeannie C. Riley and Billy Starnes fell in love when they were 13 and 15 respectively, but their twisting and turning journey to the altar took 54 years.
Jeannie C. Riley Journeys From Harper Valley to Brenham
In the tumult of 1968, “Harper Valley PTA,” a catchy pop-tinged country song, caught the attention of a divided nation and catapulted unknown singer Jeannie C. Riley to the top of the music charts and into the spotlight.
Kathy and Frank Johnston: A Lifestyle by Design
When Kathy and Frank Johnston of Round Top decided to put down roots among the live oaks of Fayette County just over 22 years ago, their preferred lifestyle dictated their home’s design.
Blue Hills at Round Top: Building on Success
Blue Hills, the venerable 25-acre shopping destination on Highway 237 between Carmine and Round Top, will move into the next generation of creativity and commerce under the direction of new owners in 2019.
