Burleson Star (Burleson, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 2, 1984 Page: 16 of 26
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2B—Burl—on Star, Thursday, February 2, 1984
Hill Country Attractions Featured
Travel and Information Division
State Department of Highways
and Public Transportation
AUSTIN—A HQl Country tour
through two of tlie state’s newest
outdoor attractions and one of its
most distinguished showplaces
highlights the February issue of
TEXAS HIGHWAYS magazine.
The Honey Creek Preserve,
one of the newest and most
challenging projects of the Texas
Nature Conservancy, and neigh-
boring Guadalupe River State
Park, one of the state’s newest
parks, form a convenient sym-
biosis. The park provides visitors
a place to camp, canoe, or fish,
and the preserve furnishes them
an enlightened glimpse into the
region’s ecological past.
For those wishing a more urban
visit, the Governor’s Mansion in
Austin, for the first time since its
completion in 1856, is “in first-
class condition,’’ according to
First Lady Linda Gale White.
TEXAS HIGHWAYS —the
official state travel publica-
tion-takes a look at these Hill
Country attractions and more.
The February issue is available on
newsstands and by subscription.
With a 300,000-plus circulation,
TEXAS HIGHWAYS magazine
reaches readers in all 50 states
and 149 foreign countries.
You can receive a Texas adven-
ture 12 times a year by writing
TEXAS HIGHWAYS, NR, P.O.
BOX 5016, Austin, Texas 78763.
A one-year subscription costs
$10, or $15 if mailed out of the
country.
Perched on the banks of the
Guadalupe River, the Honey
Creek Preserve is not only a
beautiful place, but also an
important one from a scientific
point of view. The low canyon
through which the creek runs
shelters many plants commonly
found much farther east,
including palmetto, spicebush,
and Carolina basswood. Addi-
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The February Issue of TEXAS HIGHWAYS magazine explores Honey
Creek Preserve and the Guadalupe River State Park located about 35
miles north of San Antonio.
tionally, explorers crawling
around a recently discovered cave
near the creek found a new vari-
ety of blind cave salamander.
By fortunate coincidence,
Honey Creek Preserve adjoins
the Guadalupe River State Park.
Although the park offers nature
trails and ample areas to hike and
camp, most people head straight
for the river. For those river
lovers who don’t have a canoe,
kayak, or inner tube for floating,
there’s plenty of quiet water for
swimming, fishing, or just foot-
soaking.
The magazine also examines
the architecture, heritage, and
present status of the state’s
Executive Mansion.
Still considered one of the
finest examples of the squarish,
columned Greek Revival design
that was the popular “demo-
cratic” architectural style of the
early 19th Century, Texans now
have a showplace complete with a
comprehensive collection of 19th
Century American Empire and
early Texas period furnishings.
Other highlights of the
February issue of TEXAS
HIGHWAYS magazine include
some of the state’s best kept
barbeque secrets, the bed and
breakfast hostel business in
Jefferson, and Fort Worth’s new
theater, the Omni.
In addition, a regular feature,
“Fun Forecast,” shows a variety
of places where readers can enjoy
special events in January.
Since every issue is filled with
the infinite variety of Texas—its
history, scenery, its unusual hap-
penings—most TEXAS HIGH-
WAYS readers soon discover that
the best way to experience Texas
is with a subscription. TEXAS
HIGHWAYS magazine brings
the state to their mailbox every
"month. "'tj
Home skills showcased
Farm, ranch and agri-
business women can display
their fashion and sewing
skills at the Natural Fibers
Fashion Showcase to be held
at the Southwest Farm and
Ranch Exposition in Fort
Worth on March 10, accord-
ing to Johnson County Ex-
tension Agent Ona Ballard.
The showcase demon-
strates what beautiful finish-
ed products come from cot-
ton, wool and mohair—all
Texas agricultural com-
modities.
The entrants will compete
for first, second and third
place awards in four divi-
sions; custom sewn gar-
ments, knitted and crocheted
garments, coordinated mo-
ther and child ensembles,
and former grand award
winners.
Each garment entered in
the show must be made of a
minimum blend of 50% cot-
ton or 50% wool and/or mo-
hair.
Contestants must be 18
years or older, and actively
involved in farming, ranch-
ing or agri-business; or be a
member (or member’s
spouse) of an agriculture-
related organization such as
Extension Homemakers
Clubs, Young Homemakers,
Young Farmers, 4-H Leader
Association, producer asso-
ciations or auxiliaries and
tractor pullers' clubs.
Museums
plentiful
Many Texans may not be
aware that there are more
than 600 museums in their
state. These museums are
found in every part of Texas
and are as diverse and de-
lightful as the state itself.
Art museums, natural his-
tory and history museums,
scientific and technological
centers, zoos and botanical
gardens-all can be found
within the state’s borders,
offering education, enter-
tainment, and enrichment.
From the large Kimbell
Art Museum in Fort Worth to
the small Violet Museum in
Violet, Texas museums pro-
vide something for everyone.
Museum programs vary
widely, including activities
such as children’s programs,
tours for school and civic
groups, special exhibitions,
musical afternoons, art edu-
cation classes, and oral his-
tory workshops and lectures.
The state has several or-
ganizations and programs
that help support and pro-
mote museums. The Texas
Association of Museums
(TAM) and the Museum and
Field Services Department
of the Texas Historical Com-
mission (THC) are two such
groups.
TAM is a nonprofit organi-
zation that serves museums,
museum professionals, trus-
tees, and volunteers. For
those interested in the bet-
terment of Texas museums
and the museum profession,
TAM acts as a clearinghouse
for information and as a
liaison at the state level be-
tween museums and inter-
acting agencies. With 733
members, TAM is the larg-
est state museum associa-
tion in the country. The as-
sociation sponsors an annual
conference, produces a quar-
terly magazine and a month-
ly newsletter, holds regional
workshops, and publishes
books about museum in-
terests. The 1964 TAM An-
nual Meeting will be held in
Houston at the Shamrock
Hilton, Mar. 21-23.
The Museum and Field
Services Department of the
Texas Historical Commis-
sion works within this state
agency to give technical aid
to some 254 county historical
commissions and 600 mu-
seums in Texas. The depart-
ment plans and coordinates
the annual Historic Pre-
servation Conference, pro-
vides data pertinent to the
Texas museum constituen-
cy, and develops educational
programs, workshops, semi-
nars, and publications to aid
museums.
For more information on
Texas museums, contact a
museum near you or contact
Texas Association of Mu-
seums, P.O. Box 13353, Aus-
tin, TX 78711, 512/472-0641 or
Texas Historical Commis-
sion, P.O. Box 12276, Austin,
TX 78711, 512/475-3092.
Many inmates illiterate
More than half the in-
mates in the nation’s pris-
ons are functionally illi-
terate.
ELECT
Jimmie
Weldon
York
MAY 5
Democratic
Candidate
Johnson County Commissioner
Precinct 3
I, Jimmie Weldon York, will work for the people
of my precinct to the best of my ability.
I am 43 years old and have lived in Johnson
County 36 years
I am well qualified to serve as Precinct 3 Com-
missioner.
I will bring the precinct better roads and bridges
through more efficient management and strong
leadership.
Your vote will be appreciated.
Pol Adv Paid For By Jxnmie W York. Rt 2 Box 51 A Burleson. Tx 70028
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“We hope that a number of
women representing John-
son County agriculture will
enter the showcase,” said
Mrs. Ballard.
Sponsors of the event in-
clude the Texas Agricultural
Extension Service, South-
west Hardware and Imple-
ment Association and Pro-
gressive Farmers.
Entries must be submitted
by Feb. 20. Contest rules and
entry blanks are available at
the county Extension office.
The Burleson Star Will Publish
A Bridal Section On February 16
This special section will contain information which will be helpful in planning a
wedding and setting up housekeeping as well as local stories, pictures and
advertising.
Merchants interested in being represented in this section are asked to call a
Star advertising representative soon.
Deadline For Ad Copy Is
February 9
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Moody, James. Burleson Star (Burleson, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 2, 1984, newspaper, February 2, 1984; Burleson, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth760644/m1/16/: accessed July 13, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Burleson Public Library.