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TBT - Texas National Day Of Prayer

On this Throwback Thursday, I’m remembering the Texas National Prayer Breakfast, which was held in Austin in May. Greg and I both attended

Governor’s Mansion and Capitol Tour Information

Two of Texas’ most important and iconic buildings are located right here in Austin – the Governor’s Mansion and the Capitol. The Tex

TBT – Kickstart Kids Gala

In today’s Throwback Thursday I’m recalling an event Greg and I attend back in May. We were honored to help celebrate Texas students who p

DEADLINE EXTENDED for 2015 Governor’s Volunteer Awards Nominations

The deadline for Texans to submit nominations for the 2015 Governor’s Volunteer Awards has been extended! You now have until 11:59 p.m. CDT 

Governor’s Mansion Restoration receives prestigious award!

I’m so excited to report that the Governor’s Mansion Restoration recently received a prestigious Preservation Award from The Victorian Soc

TBT - McMurry University Women’s Leadership Luncheon

Today's Throwback Thursday is for the McMurry University Women's Leadership Luncheon I attended back in March. The luncheon celebrated ou

The Dangers of Leaving Children (and Pets) in Vehicles

I received an alert from the Texas Department of Public Safety a few days ago that I wanted to share here on my blog. DPS is reminding Texans about th

TBT - 2015 Texas Medal of Arts Awards

Every once and a while I’m going to have a “Throwback Thursday” post about an event I participated in or a group I met a while back.