The current Hamilton County Courthouse was built in 1887 from native limestone for a little over $30,000. The courthouse was remodeled in 1932 and cost almost $56,000. At that time the wings on the north and south sides were added as well as the basement. For more about the Hamilton County Courthouse visit the Hamilton … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Hamilton County (TX) Courthouse
F is for Fort Worth Herd
Ft. Worth, Texas or Cowtown became famous for its stockyards. The Ft. Worth Herd began in its daily cattle drives through the streets of the historic Stockyards in 1999. The Ft. Worth herd is comprised of the iconic Longhorn cattle. Cattle played an important part of the economy of Ft Worth first with cattle trails … Continue reading F is for Fort Worth Herd
Sky Watch Friday: Around Hamilton County
Took these pictures on my last trip to Texas. All of the pictures were taken in Hamilton located in central Texas. The collage depicts scenes and historical figures from Hamilton County Texas. The collage is located on the remaining wall of Williams Hardware. The hardware store collapsed in December 1976 shortly after Mr. Williams closed … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Around Hamilton County
E is for EPCOT
For the first couple of years we lived in Florida we had passes to the Land of the Mouse "Walt Disney World". EPCOT was always one of my favorite places. I just think is very cool when you can get grilled salmon at the food court. Disney has some great food but I think as … Continue reading E is for EPCOT
Sky Watch Friday: SWBTS Rotunda
Took these pictures on my last trip to Texas. While The Big Guy & I where students at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas I always wanted to get a night shot of the rotunda. The rotunda at night is an impressive. It is especially impressive during Missions week when flags from around … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: SWBTS Rotunda
Top 10: 10 Things I’m Not Afraid to Admit
Aaron at the Paper Mirror posted 10 Things I'm Not Afraid to Admit the other day and invited others to participate. Well, I have decided to turn it into one of my Top 10 lists. #10: I'm not really impressed with Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller. Just don't like his writing styles. #9: The … Continue reading Top 10: 10 Things I’m Not Afraid to Admit
D is for Dogs
I have always been a dog lover. Growing up we always had a dog but couldn't find any pictures of them. Nicky was my grandparents dog. He was a rescue dog my parents got from a shelter. They didn't realize until they got Nicky home and cleaned up that he was a beautiful sable and … Continue reading D is for Dogs
The Dee Zone 