By Over Labor Day weekend, my family and I decided to visit a small town on the outskirts of North Texas – Granbury. The idea came up to head out there as I continued on my journey to see all 254 counties that make up the Lone Star State. However, after
Watching Over North Texas’ Tollways: The NTTA Safety Operations Center
If you live in or visit the DFW area, chances are high that you have either gone on or at least seen the signs for the many toll roads spanning the Metroplex. It’s a complex infrastructure network, spanning 980 miles in the region. From Frisco to Grand Prairie, the North
A Visit to Abilene Christian University
A few weeks ago, my friend Tom and I flew out to see a city in West Texas that I have only driven by but never explored – Abilene. Located off Highway 20 and home to 122,225 people, Abilene is one of the larger cities dotting the bland landscape of
The Hall of State at Dallas’ Fair Park
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear of Fair Park? For most people, it would be corn dogs, car shows, and a whole day’s worth of fun at the State Fair of Texas. However, there is a place in this sprawling 277-acre complex not many
Texas’ Oldest Radio Station: WRR-FM
Here in Dallas, we are known for many things – the State Fair, JFK’s assassination, that globe looking building called the Reunion Tower, just to name a few. But did you know that D-Town is also home to the oldest radio station in the state? WRR, occupying 101.1 on the
