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.
Culture
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: Their “Inn” to Round Top
Living in the country was not at the top of Kathy and Frank Johnston's 1996 "to do" list, but the chance to own an historic bed-and-breakfast brought them to Round Top.
Things to Do on New Year’s Eve 2018
If you’re looking for things to do on New Year’s Eve look no farther than the Roundtopolis™. There is always something going on in this neck of the woods—and New Year’s Eve 2018, the best party night of the year, is certainly no exception.
Oak Hill Ranch: A Palette of Creative Restoration
Bob and Marilyn McDowell of Houston were looking for a 100-acre weekend getaway when they found Oak Hill Ranch near Round Top. The 1,000-acre working ranch has been their palette for creative restoration since 2008.
The Rambling Boy: Texas Pecans
November in Texas is the month for pecans.
The Buzz on the Lazy Bee Honey Co.
Despite the name, “lazy” isn’t part of the culture at the Lazy Bee Honey Co., the multi-faceted, farm-based business owned by Christi and Nathan Wade of Burton.
Growing Happiness and Giving Joy
Rita Albers, owner of Cuts of Color flower farm near Weimar, specializes in growing happiness and giving joy.
