Publications - Rachel Strickland

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Tex Appeal Magazine • 25th May 2025

Scenic Stops & Sips: Take a Texas Winery Road Trip

If you fancy yourself a bit of a wine connoisseur, you’ll be in heaven in Texas. The Hill Country is home to more than 100 wineries and vineyards, and has wineries and wine distributors spread throughout the entire state. If you’re planning a road trip this summer, here are a few wineries you should add to your route.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 30th March 2025

Houston: Explore Space City’s Best Adventures

Known for its thriving social scene, world-renowned rodeos and connection to space travel, visiting Houston is a must while living in Texas. Reportedly, Houston is the fourth most populated city in the country, and it is home to more than 2.3 million people, so it’s no surprise that there are countless things to do and places to go in Houston.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 26th January 2025

Z&H Candy Evokes Memories From Long Ago

It’s not often that you come across an old-timey candy and soda shop anymore. You know, the ones that have an extra “P” and “E” on the end of the word “shop,” which somehow makes them seem more vintage and fun. But in the newly renovated Katy Building in downtown Belton sits Z&H Old-Fashioned Candy, Toys, and Soda, a quaint shop that will transport you to a bygone era.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 26th January 2025

Live Clutter Free: Tips to Get and Keep Your Home Organized

It’s that time of year again — spring is blooming, and people are dusting off the winter cobwebs and feeling the need to get rid of clutter. But sometimes, it’s not as easy as throwing old clothes into a bin and taking it to Goodwill.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 29th November 2024

Nolan Creek Brewery Thrives in Belton After Taking Over Space

Nolan Creek Brewery is about more than just enjoying craft beer — it’s the perfect place to build community and make new friends. Located on Penelope Street in the building previously occupied by Bold Republic Brewing in downtown Belton, the folks at Nolan Creek have created a cozy, welcoming place for locals to come together and have fun.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 29th November 2024

Ring in the New Year: Gala Benefits Ralph Wilson Youth Club

The Ralph Wilson Youth Club in Temple has become an integral part of many kids’ lives since its early inception as the Temple Boys Club in 1965. Today, RWYC offers awesome after-school programming for Temple, Belton and Academy ISDs during the school year, with full-day programs in the summer months.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 29th September 2024

Early Light Creperie Brings the Charm of Paris to Every Bite

Tucked away in the newly renovated Katy Building in Belton lies a culinary gem. Early Light Creperie transports customers straight to the streets of Paris with their delicious crepes that are simply to die for. The quaint and cozy creperie has lovely pink walls that are adorned with photos of Paris, which only adds to the magical Parisian atmosphere.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 29th September 2024

Interact With Many Kinds of Animals at Topsey Exotic Ranch

Llamas, longhorns and zebras — oh, my! Located a few miles northwest of Copperas Cove is an exotic ranch that has been entertaining and educating visitors for well over three decades.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 28th July 2024

Ashai Health Offers Alternative & Science-Based Services

Salado is a vibrant hub where innovative people offer unique services, and Ashai Health is no different. Pronounced “ah-shy,” the wellness center is dedicated to empowering their clients on their journey to mental and physical wellbeing with alternative and science-based health services such as cryotherapy and IV hydration therapy.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 28th July 2024

Build Your Own Bowl at Roni’s Mac Bar

What’s better than a bowl of mac and cheese? Maybe a bowl of mac with the cheese, toppings and sauce of your choice.

The Georgetown View • 1st July 2024

Chill Out: Cool Spots to Beat the Summer Heat in Central Texas

While pools and lakes are popular spots for escaping the Texas heat, numerous other unique outdoor destinations await within a short drive of Georgetown.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 26th May 2024

Beat the Heat: Ways to Stay Cool & Have Fun in Central Texas This Summer

Texas is nothing if not hot, and staying cool is of the utmost importance during the summer months. Luckily, there are countless ways to do just that while still having fun, whether that’s by spending a day at a water park, going for a swim, visiting a museum, or staying home and making some yummy summer snacks.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 26th May 2024

Fire Street Pizza a Feast for All to Enjoy

Nestled in the heart of rural Belton sits a welcoming pizza joint that prioritizes excellent food, a fun, family-friendly experience, and happy customers. Fire Street Pizza began as a food truck and has grown into a well-loved hang-out spot for locals who want to enjoy a hot slice of wood-fired pizza, a cold, locally sourced beer, and a fun destination experience.

My Jarrell Monthly • 13th May 2024

Winged Wonders: Exploring Texas’ Bat Habitats

Bats often get a bad rap because of their portrayal as spooky Halloween-time creatures and ties to their blood-sucking Transylvanian relative. But, in reality, bats are remarkable animals, serving as vital, unsung heroes of the ecosystem.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 31st March 2024

Peech Line Products Creates Essence of Food in Candles

At first glance, Peech Line Products appears to sell food, and if you were to peruse its social media presence, you’d see an assortment of waffles, smoothie bowls, cupcakes and ice cream. It’s only upon closer inspection that it becomes clear that these delicious-looking food items are made of wax. That’s right — Peech Line Products sells candles that look and smell like food. Warning: they’re not actually edible.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 31st March 2024

Maria’s Place Dishes Up Comfort Food

Copperas Cove is known for its friendly, small-town atmosphere. Even though it has more than 37,000 residents, the city somehow maintains the feeling that everyone knows everyone. This is partially due to the locally owned businesses, such as Maria’s Place, a restaurant that focuses on comfort food made from scratch.

The Georgetown View • 1st February 2024

What Makes Texas ‘‘Texas’’?: Texas Longhorns

Bluebonnets, rodeos, and barbecue come to mind when thinking about Texas, but perhaps the most iconic symbol of the Old West is one that’s been around for centuries – longhorn cattle. Aptly named for their exceptionally long horns, which can span more than eight feet in length and provide a powerful defense, longhorns have become a cultural icon for Texas.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 28th January 2024

Forever Granted: Woman Makes Her Mark with Permanent Jewelry

There’s a new trend taking the jewelry world by storm, and that’s permanent jewelry. While it might sound scary at first, don’t worry, you’re not signing up to have a bracelet tattooed or soldered onto your skin.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 24th November 2023

A Way to Honor Life

Over the last few years, many people have taken the plunge into ecommerce entrepreneurship and have opened their own online store fronts without ever having to leave the comfort of their homes. One such woman with an entrepreneurial spirit is Army wife Brooke Niemi, who opened her online shop, Gannon Ryder Boutique, after suffering a tragedy that no mother should have to face.

The Georgetown View • 4th November 2023

Worth the Drive: The Globe Theatre

To tell the story of the Globe Theatre in Bertram, Texas, it is necessary to go back in time to early 1935, when the citizens of Bertram decided it was time for their small town to have its own theater.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 24th September 2023

New ‘White Coat’ Students Start Training in Central Texas

In late 2020, Baylor Scott & White Health announced an academic collaboration with Baylor College of Medicine that resulted in the creation of a new four-year medical school in Temple, and its inaugural class began training this summer.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 24th September 2023

Phantom Warrior Brewing: Veteran-Owned Business Brews for a Cause

Micro-breweries are popping up all over the country and are becoming a highly desirable place to relax, hang out with friends, and meet people from the local community. Veteran-owned Phantom Warrior in Killeen is one such brewery that is quickly becoming a staple in the military community.

My Jarrell Monthly • 9th August 2023

New Police Presence in Jarrell ISD

Families are gearing up for a new school year and, for many parents, that means a shift in the daily concern for their children’s safety and wellbeing. However, parents of students enrolled in Jarrell ISD may rest a little easier this year knowing each school in the district will have a police officer stationed on campus.

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