Swamp People

ran across this on the houston chronicle website this moring. Being Troy Landry is my first cousin i think this is some interesting news on who will be on the show next year.

2 Join Cast of Southeast Texas Reality Stars

In the television program "Swamp People," Louisianans have shown how they scratch a living out of bayous and wetlands in their fearless, unadorned, unscripted glory.

Starting Thursday, a couple of Texans - from Jefferson County to be exact - are joining the cast. Troy Broussard, a Port Arthur Fire Department captain, and Harlan Hatcher, a Fannett fisherman, will team up as the "Swamp People" camera captures their hunting prowess in its first foray west of the Sabine River. They join these folks who have brought a little bit of Southeast Texas to televisions everywhere

Read Article on Chron.com

Original Article on Beaumont Enterprise

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Texas's Best Historic Sites

Texas's Best Historic Sites

From the hallowed walls of the Alamo to the landmark spot from where President John F. Kennedy was fatally shot, Texas packs a wallop for history buffs. Visitors can get a taste of what life was like throughout the state's history, witnessing recreations of its former Christian missions as well as imagining the battle in San Jacinto that won Texas independence from Mexico. You might not want to "mess with Texas," but you will want to explore its past. Here are our picks for Texas's best historic sites.

Travel Channel - Texas Historic Sites

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Houston's Must-See Museums

Houston's Must-See Museums

                                                     

Admittedly, Houston is less a Texas tourist destination than cities like Austin or San Antonio -- but those who do make the trek here will enjoy a cosmopolitan city with incredible culture. Houston is home to a number of excellent museums, including the fascinating Space Center Houston, which gives visitors an inside look at NASA's Johnson Space Center. Art lovers will get lost for hours wandering through the city's Museum of Fine Arts, one of the best collections in the entire nation, while nature buffs will find their bliss at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Here are our picks for Houston's top 5 museums.

Travel Channel - Houston Museums

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P!nk

Thursday, February 21, 2013, 7:30 PM    

P!nk (Alecia Beth Moore) sets out on her 'The Truth About Love Tour' in 2012. Her debut album, 'Can't Take Me Home,' was a multi-platinum hit in the R&B/pop music vein. She then stood out with more of a rock edge on her successful follow-up, 'Missundaztood,' which included the hit single, 'Get the Party Started.' 'I'm Not Dead,' took that sound a step further with such singles as 'Stupid Girl' and 'U and Ur Hand.'

Cost: $29.50-$99.50
Event url: www.pinkspage.com


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Texas Birthday Bash

 

Friday, March 1, 2013, 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM

An event celebrating Texas Independence sponsored by the City of Navasota. The great state of Texas was born in 1836 when the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed just 7 miles down the road at Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas.

Friday, March 1st:
The event will get kicked off at 5:30pm with a concert by 3 great country artists playing 90 minutes each...the concert will end around 11pm being held in the area around the Navasota City Hall. BBQ and beverages will be available through event vendors.

Saturday, March 2nd:
The Texas Birthday Bash Dash (formerly called the Rattler Run) a 5/10k run will start at 8am with a route that will take participants through the historic downtown streets of Navasota. Details and information on race registration can be found at navasotatx.gov

At 10am in front of City Hall there will be a ceremony to celebrate the placement of the statue of Frank Hamer, the City Marshal of Navasota in 1908 who later became famous for his role in tracking down the criminal duo Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934 as a Texas Ranger.

Starting at noon in the Mance Lipscomb Park there will be many texas themed family activities free to all visitors including: pony rides, petting zoo, a western themed street shootout re-enactment and much more.

The second day of country music will get started at 1:30pm with 5 artists playing till 11pm. The stage will be in the area around the Navasota City Hall. There will be an area dedicated for anyone that would like to play washers and dominos (42). BBQ and beverages will be available through event vendors.

Event url: www.navasotatx.gov


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