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Big news! East Texas Magazine is expanding!
We have been growing, connecting with readers, and spotlighting the vibrant stories, places, and local businesses that make East Texas so special. Now we're taking another exciting step!
East Texas Magazine is expanding to include a STATEWIDE TEXAS BUSINESS DIRECTORY!
We're opening the door for businesses throughout Texas to be discovered, promoted, and connected with customers.
From East to West and North to South, we are bringing more Texas businesses together in one convenient place.
Our East Texas roots aren't changing. Were simply growing our reach!
Stay tuned for more exciting things to come!
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Texas football is a phenomenon that goes beyond the game itself; it embodies a rich tapestry of history, culture, and passionate fandom. Take a look inside for more information.
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Delve into the rich history, traditions, and unique cultural aspects that define Texas. Discover stories that shape the state's identity. View the history that makes Texas unique.
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Voted Best Christmas Town in Texas
Grapevine, Texas
Officially designated as the Christmas Capital of Texas by the Texas State Senate, the city transforms into a holiday wonderland every winter.
Why Grapevine Takes the Title
- Massive Holiday Schedule: Grapevine hosts more than 1,400 festive events over a 40-day holiday season.
- Historic Main Street: The downtown corridor goes all-out with millions of lights, oversized decorations, singing snowmen, and a Town Square Gazebo.
Major Attractions: Features the annual Carol of Lights, the Merry & Bright Drone Show, ice sculptures at ICE! at the Gaylord Texan, the North Pole Express train ride, and holiday activities at Nash Farms.
Other Top Christmas Towns to Visit:
Fredericksburg: Known for its German heritage, a 30-foot Christmas pyramid at the Marktplatz, and the nightly Christmas Night of Lights presentation.
Johnson City: Known as the Twinkliest Town, featuring over a million lights illuminating the Blanco County Courthouse and surrounding parks during the Lights Spectacular.
College Station: Home to Santa's Wonderland, a massive 175-acre Christmas theme park with millions of lights, real snow, and hayrides.
Marshall: Famous for the Wonderland of Lights festival around the historic Harrison County Courthouse.
San Antonio: Famous for over 100,000 colorful lights draped over the bald cypress trees along the historic River Walk.
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