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.

Liberty Hill Digest • 11th September 2023

Creating Space for What Matters in Your Life: Moore Liberty Buildings

Accessory structures have grown in popularity over the years—from man caves and she sheds to barndominiums and backyard offices. Whether you're looking to build your own Airbnb™, or just a place to store your lawn equipment, you may choose from among several local portable building dealerships.

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.

My Jarrell Monthly • 9th August 2023

New Places, Fresh Faces: JISD Opens 2023/24 Year with New Double Creek Elementary Campus and Two New Principals

Exciting changes are on the horizon for Jarrell ISD, including two new principals who are thrilled for the start of the new school year and the opportunities it will bring.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 30th July 2023

‘Level’ing Up: Co-working and Event Center Meets Needs of Small Businesses in Belton

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way that society thinks about working and productivity. Employers began to offer work-from-home opportunities, people found themselves with more time on their hands, and many channeled their entrepreneurial spirit into side-hustles from the comfort of their own homes.

My Jarrell Monthly • 12th July 2023

Cooking with Your Constable

It’s been more than three years since COVID-19 reshaped our everyday lives through health fears and pandemic restrictions. In the midst of these challenges, many stepped up to spread hope, whether by donating to local nonprofits, running errands for people who couldn’t leave their homes, or for Williamson County Constable Paul Leal, starting a cooking livestream on Facebook.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 28th May 2023

Bloomin' in Bell: Temple

Anyone who’s been to downtown Temple lately can attest to the fact that things are rapidly changing. Over the last decade, downtown has gained renewed attention from public officials and private investors in continual improvements and investments to attract small businesses, restaurants and shops and reignite the soul of the city.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 28th May 2023

It's Otterly Adorable: Blue Hills Ranch & Resort is a Wildlife Oasis

It’s no secret that Central Texas is full of hidden gems if you know where to look. Blue Hills Ranch & Resort, a 150-acre wildlife oasis located only seven minutes from McGregor, is one such magical place where guests can swim with otters, dine with giraffes and enjoy guided safari tours.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 26th March 2023

A Gem in Georgetown: Lark & Owl Booksellers Creates a Warm Space for Community Events

Located in historic downtown Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers is a woman-owned, independent bookstore that strives to not only supply the community with great reads, but also to create a diverse and inclusive atmosphere for everyone who enters.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 26th March 2023

The Tee Box in Salado Offers Virtual Golf Experience

Get on your “A” game at The Tee Box in Salado where you can play golf courses all over the world without ever having to get out your passport.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 29th January 2023

Bryn Oaks Bed & Breakfast a Relaxing Retreat

Downtown Belton is rife with gorgeous, historic houses and buildings that date back to the 1800s. One such home located on Main Street has been converted into a lovely bed and breakfast with much of the original 1878 construction still intact.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 29th January 2023

Veteran-Owned Fire Base Brewing Company Has a Military Theme

The true soldier fights, not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” This G.K. Chesterton quote is displayed prominently on Fire Base Brewing Company’s website, and it perfectly encompasses what they’re all about: respect for the United States military and a focus on the community.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 29th January 2023

Olive Charcuterie: Army Wife Turns Hobby into Thriving Small Business

There are a few key elements to making any event or party a success, but arguably one of the most important is offering good food. Just about everyone will agree that any party, wedding, or corporate event is better with a smorgasbord of food to snack on.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 25th November 2022

Stroll Through Salado & See Nature in Lights

The holiday season is almost upon us, and the village of Salado has a lot of practice with spreading cheer. This year, the 62nd annual Christmas Stroll will take place in the streets of Salado, and the attendance list is already filling up fast.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 25th November 2022

Caring for the Community: Temple Clinic Offers Free Health Care to Those in Need

Access to affordable health care is a growing concern for many Texans, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic when millions of people lost their jobs and the health insurance provided by their employers. The rising costs of primary care and medical procedures has made health care unreachable for many Americans. That’s where Temple Community Clinic comes in.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 25th November 2022

Space to Create: Studio Offers Place for Recording, Photos, Events

Creatives in the Central Texas area now have a place to call home thanks to Space Create Interactive Studios, a state-of-the-art space for podcasters, musical artists and entrepreneurs who are ready to kickstart their creative journey.

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Tex Appeal Magazine • 25th September 2022

Explore a Local Legend: Marlin’s Hot Mineral Water Has Healing Benefits

What do some of the most famous European bath houses and Marlin, Texas, have in common? This might seem like a strange comparison, but Marlin, also known as the Hot Mineral Water City of Texas, has its very own mineral hot spring, and it’s been a destination spot for over a century.