http://gotexas.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-14T15:31:12Z Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:31:12 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://gotexas.about.com/b/2012/02/20/2012-sweetwater-rattlesnake-roundup.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gotexas/1/0/V/5/rattlesnake.jpg" alt="" align="right" />Held during the second weekend of March annually since 1958, Sweetwater's World's Largest Rattlesnake Roundup draws over 30,000 visitors from across the US and beyond. While the snakes are the main attraction, the Sweetwater Rattlesnake Roundup entails a number of events beyond the actual snake hunt. There is the Rattlesnake Parade, Miss Snake Charmer Pageant, Rattlesnake Dance, guided bus tours, guided rattlesnake hunts, a barbecue cookoff and more. The 2012 Sweetwater Rattlesnake Roundup is set to be held March 8-11. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gotexas.about.com/od/outdooractivityevents/p/RattlensnakeRU.htm">Read More</a></span>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gotexas.about.com/b/2012/02/20/2012-sweetwater-rattlesnake-roundup.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gotexas.about.com/b/2012/02/20/2012-sweetwater-rattlesnake-roundup.htm Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:30:00 +0000 2012-02-20T07:30:00Z http://gotexas.about.com/b/2012/02/14/2012-south-by-southwest-music-film-interactive-festival.htm <p>What started as a small regional music festival in 1987 has grown to be an internationally recognized music, film and interactive media event. And, the 2012 South by Southwest Music, Film &#038; Interactive Festival is set to be even bigger and better than previous years' events. This year's dates are March 9-13 for the Interactive Festival, March 9-17 for the Film Festival, and March &#160;13-18 for the Music Festival. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gotexas.about.com/od/entertainment/a/2012-South-By-Southwest-Music-Film-And-Interactive-Festival.htm">Read More</a></p> http://gotexas.about.com/b/2012/02/14/2012-south-by-southwest-music-film-interactive-festival.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:31:12 +0000 2012-02-14T15:31:12Z http://gotexas.about.com/b/2012/02/13/2012-charro-days.htm <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gotexas/1/0/L/1/charrodayslr.jpg" alt="" align="right" />Feb. 19-26, 2012 will mark the 75th anniversary of&#160;Charro Days, the hugely popular "fiesta" staged in the border town of Brownsville each year. Although Charro Days has been around in ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gotexas.about.com/b/2012/02/13/2012-charro-days.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gotexas.about.com/b/2012/02/13/2012-charro-days.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:27:12 +0000 2012-02-13T07:27:12Z http://gotexas.about.com/b/2012/02/09/touring-texas-battlefields.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gotexas/1/0/9/1/paloaltopic.jpg" alt="" align="right" />Through its long and rich history, Texas has actually seen many military battles fought within its borders. Texas was a particularly active region for military action during the mid-1800s when battles in both the Texas Revolution and US/Mexican War were fought here. Today, many of these battle sites can be visited by the public. Some have been preserved as historic sites, while others have not. In either instance, a visit to one of Texas' battlefields helps visitors appreciate the state's rich history. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gotexas.about.com/od/landmarksandhistoricsite/tp/Touring-Texas-Battlefields.htm">Read More</a></p> http://gotexas.about.com/b/2012/02/09/touring-texas-battlefields.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:51:58 +0000 2012-02-09T05:51:58Z http://gotexas.about.com/b/2012/02/08/2012-san-antonio-rodeo-and-stock-show.htm Founded in 1950, the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo is one of the largest events of its kind in the United States. A huge stock show, live professional rodeo ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gotexas.about.com/b/2012/02/08/2012-san-antonio-rodeo-and-stock-show.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gotexas.about.com/b/2012/02/08/2012-san-antonio-rodeo-and-stock-show.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:31:53 +0000 2012-02-08T14:31:53Z http://gotexas.about.com/b/2012/01/31/family-friendly-festivals-in-texas.htm <p>Texas has a wide array of annual events, including some of the biggest annual festivals in the United States. These events celebrate everything from mosquitoes to cultural heritage, from rattlesnakes to strawberries. Many of these yearly festivals go out of their way to provide family-friendly entertainment. Here are a few of the very best "family-friendly" festivals in Texas. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gotexas.about.com/od/festivals/tp/Family-Friendly-Festivals-In-Texas.htm">Read More</a></p> http://gotexas.about.com/b/2012/01/31/family-friendly-festivals-in-texas.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:29:54 +0000 2012-01-31T14:29:54Z http://gotexas.about.com/b/2012/01/31/spring-vacation-activities-in-texas.htm <p>Spring is a great season to visit Texas. With warming weather comes more opportunity to take in a variety of vacation activities. Theme parks, zoos, and festivals are among the most popular attractions and entertainment options during spring. But, there are also a wide variety of outdoor activities available. And, don't forget the fields of blooming wildflowers, the opening of the state's many water parks, ... <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gotexas.about.com/od/seasonalactivities/tp/Spring-Vacation-Activities-In-Texas.htm">Read More</a></p> http://gotexas.about.com/b/2012/01/31/spring-vacation-activities-in-texas.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:27:10 +0000 2012-01-31T12:27:10Z http://gotexas.about.com/b/2012/01/31/top-texas-towns-for-spring-break.htm <p>With winter entering its final month, now is the time to start planning your Spring Break vacation. &#160;Texas offers Spring Breakers a number of excellent options for their Spring Break vacation destination. Here are some of the most popular Spring Break locations the Lone Star State has to offer. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gotexas.about.com/od/seasonalactivities/tp/Texas-Towns-And-Locations-For-Spring-Break.htm">Read more</a>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gotexas.about.com/b/2012/01/31/top-texas-towns-for-spring-break.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gotexas.about.com/b/2012/01/31/top-texas-towns-for-spring-break.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:22:01 +0000 2012-01-31T10:22:01Z http://gotexas.about.com/b/2012/01/30/february-in-texas.htm <p>February is winter's final month. Often, the weather is less than ideal. But, Texas is still warmer than most of the country and February is filled with a number of fun and exciting events, festivals and activities in the Lone Star State. So, while Valentine's Day captures most of the attention during February, there are plenty of other reasons to visit Texas this month. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gotexas.about.com/od/seasonalactivities/a/February-In-Texas.htm">Read more</a>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gotexas.about.com/b/2012/01/30/february-in-texas.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gotexas.about.com/b/2012/01/30/february-in-texas.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:45:12 +0000 2012-01-30T16:45:12Z http://gotexas.about.com/b/2012/01/25/top-texas-towns-for-a-valentines-vacation.htm <p>Texas is dotted with thousands of towns, villages and cities. From the Gulf Coast to the Texas Hill Country, there is an unbelievable amount of diversity in the state's many cities and towns. From tiny towns to big cities and quaint villages to beach towns, Texas has a myriad of options for visitors looking for a spot to spend a romantic Valentine's Day vacation. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gotexas.about.com/od/seasonalactivities/tp/Top-Texas-Towns-For-A-Valentines-Vacation.htm">Read More</a> http://gotexas.about.com/b/2012/01/25/top-texas-towns-for-a-valentines-vacation.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:08:19 +0000 2012-01-25T20:08:19Z