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On the Road

Why a trip to historic Weatherford for antiques and more is just peachy

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Aug 18, 2022 | 12:00 pm
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Spark in the Park is one of the largest Fourth of July fireworks displays in North Texas.
Photo courtesy of Experience Weatherford

About an hour due west of Dallas you’ll find Weatherford, a historic town known for its old-school charm and community-oriented ways, along with signature events, beautiful slices of nature, and a shopping district full of boutiques and antique shops.

Here are eight ways in which Weatherford really stands out.

1. It has its own secret garden.
Chandor Gardens is a hidden treasure that's tucked into the historic district. Capturing both the ornate design of ancient Chinese architecture and the elegance of a formal English garden, the 3.5-acre estate has a beautiful, meandering path with fountains and a 30-foot, man-made waterfall along the way.

2. It’s the Peach Capital of Texas.
Peaches are in peak season come July 9, 2022, when the 37th Annual Parker County Peach Festival ushers in all the homemade peach ice cream, cobbler, pie, tea, and smoothies you could want along with a Peach Pedal Bike Ride, live music, and more.

3. It’s also the Cutting Horse Capital of the World.
Home to dozens of professional trainers and hall-of-fame horses, Weatherford is also in close proximity to Silverado, where several National Cutting Horse Association affiliates hold local competitions.

4. It has the country’s longest floating boardwalk.
The Boardwalk at Lake Weatherford clocks in at 4,313 feet long (just under a mile!) and connects East Lake Drive to West Lake Drive across the water. It’s perfect for strolling through nature while listening to the gentle sound of water. You can also stop along the many benches sprinkled throughout the trail.

5. It’s a walk in the park.
There are a number of parks in the city, but one of the most scenic is Holland Lake Park, which also serves as the trailhead to the Town Creek Hike and Bike Trail. Cartwright Park should also be high on your list, as it has the most acreage and features the pretty Sunshine Lake.

6. It has one of the oldest open-air markets in Texas.
First Monday Trade Days have been an institution for more than 155 years, and now you can find almost anything in the outdoor market, from unique gifts to plants, farm and ranch items, antiques, pet supplies, jewelry, second-hand bargains, iron works, crafts, pottery, furniture, collectibles, artwork, and more.

7. It has a Victorian-era home you can stay in.
Located downtown, Angel's Nest is a bed-and-breakfast in a lovely Victorian home that happens to also be a 121-year old historic landmark. Its 10 unique rooms have incredible views and many have oversized Jacuzzi tubs, balconies, and fireplaces.

8. It has sparks flying.
The Fourth of July is extra festive with Spark in the Park, held in Heritage Park. The massive fireworks extravaganza is one of the largest displays in North Texas, and San Antonio country star Mike Ryan will be performing at the 2022 event.

Add your own favorites to this list at Experience Weatherford.

As the Peach Capital of Texas, Weatherford lives up to its status.

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Photo courtesy of Experience Weatherford
As the Peach Capital of Texas, Weatherford lives up to its status.
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CMT Awards

Texas will host CMT Music Awards for the first time ever in 2023

Hannah J. Frías
Nov 4, 2022 | 10:56 am
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Airing April 2, 2023, the awards ceremony will be hosted in Texas for the first time ever.

Big news for country music fans: During Carrie Underwood's sold-out show in Austin on November 2, CMT Music Awards co-host Kelsea Ballerini came on stage to announce that the CMT Music Awards will come to the city's new Moody Center next year. Airing Sunday, April 2, 2023, the fan-voted awards ceremony will be hosted in Texas for the first time ever.

Ballerini will return as the event's co-host for the third year in a row, which she also shared during Underwood's set. The Austin stop of Underwood's Denim and Rhinestones Tour was the perfect time to share the announcement, since Underwood currently holds the title as the winningest artist in CMT history. According to a release, she has garnered a total of 25 trophies, and she will be the first performer for the 2023 show.

“Both Austin and Nashville are two of the world’s greatest music cities and we couldn’t be more excited to announce the return of the CMT MUSIC AWARDS on CBS than with co-host Kelsea Ballerini surprising Carrie Underwood, our most awarded artist, in the middle of her incredible live performance at Moody Center – the exact venue where we’ll all be back exactly five months from today!” shared CMT Music Awards executive producers Margaret Comeaux, John Hamlin, Leslie Fram, and Jason Owen.

“Our fans are in for an unforgettable night of music with plenty of surprises, as the Live Music Capital meets Music City for the first time ever on a national stage in what will be a true country music extravaganza.”

The 2023 CMT Awards is the result of two years of planning between CMT, CBA, Paramount, and the Moody Center team. The show will make its global premiere exclusively on the CBS Television Network, available for both live streaming and on demand on Paramount+. For its inaugural year on CBS, the 2022 CMT Music Awards delivered 5.89 million viewers, a 529 percent increase from June 2021.

“The programming team at Oak View Group and Moody Center have spent the past two years cultivating this relationship and working to endear CMT, CBS and Paramount to Austin and our new, world-class arena," says Michael Owens, vice president of programming at the Moody Center, in the release. "CMT’s commitment to Austin reflects those efforts and we couldn’t be more grateful and excited to host them next year."

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When in Spain

San Antonio's Steve McHugh hosts collaborative dinner with Michelin-starred guest chef

Hannah J. Frías
Nov 4, 2022 | 9:23 am
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Steve McHugh will host a one-night-only collaboration with guest chef Periko Ortega on November 9.

If there's anything San Antonio chef Steve McHugh is known for besides his award-winning local restaurants, it's bringing people together. McHugh regularly collaborates with well-known chefs from around the state, country, and the world for exclusive, unique, and (of course) deliciously unforgettable experiences.

San Antonians won't want to miss his next event on November 9. Starting at 7 pm , McHugh will host a one-night-only, five-course meal in collaboration with guest chef Periko Ortega.

Ortega's award-winning restaurant ReComiendo is considered one of the top 10 restaurants in Spain. According to a release, Ortega's Michelin star came from his time as head pastry chef at Café Paris in Malaga, Spain, and ReComiendo is his "gastronomic temple."

McHugh's travels through Spain have provided endless inspiration for both his San Antonio restaurants and his forthcoming Austin concept, Luminaire. The collaborative dinner will showcase the two chef's cooking styles and the distinct, but complementary, flavors of Spain and Texas. With Spanish cheeses, olive oils, and curated wine pairings, the mouthwatering menu features South Texas quail sausage, wild boar shoulder, masa tres leches, and more.

The event will take place at Cured in the Pearl, and tickets are available via OpenTable.

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Education upgrade

San Antonio nonprofit boosts STEAM education with $100,000 in grants to local schools

Francisco Ortiz
Nov 3, 2022 | 1:03 pm
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18 Texas schools will receive various upgrades to help further their students’ academic pursuits.

Thanks to $167,000 in new grants from a San Antonio-based educational nonprofit, classrooms in 18 Texas schools will receive various upgrades to help further their students’ academic pursuits.

An October 27 news release announced the grants from TEXAS YES (Texas Youth Education Support project) will go towards upgrading classroom equipment including a new computer lab, robotics program elements, chicken coops, a 3D printer, iPads and smart boards, and the purchase of new library books.

For the first-time since its inception, the YES Grant shifted focus to include classroom improvements, which is a crucial need to a child’s education, TEXAS YES officials said.

“It’s incredible to help schools not only update library books, which has seen a huge lack of funding, but also help provide classroom equipment such as computers and even P.E. equipment,” TEXAS YES executive director Danielle Gunter stated in the release.

According to TEXAS YES, the following San Antonio-area schools and organizations are receiving grants: Koennecke Elementary School, CAST Med High School, Palo Alto Elementary School, Harmony School of Excellence, Burleson School of Innovation, Miguel Carrillo Jr. Elementary School, Boys & Girls Club of San Antonio, Patlan Elementary School, Spring Branch Middle School, West Campus High School, and Harlandale Independent School District.

The local grants total more than $100,000 in educational grants. The remaining funds have been distributed to schools in the Dallas and Austin areas.

Organization officials said TEXAS YES understands a high-quality STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) education is critical to a student's efforts at forming a successful future.

TEXAS YES partnered up with local injury attorney and philanthropist Thomas J. Henry to create the TEXAS STEAM Grant, which provides students and teachers with funds to provide an effective STEAM education.

“Now more than ever it’s important to bridge the gap of educational inequality and give students the tools and resources they need to thrive in their academics,” said Henry in the release.

Grants are open to public, private, and charter elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as 501(c)3 nonprofits with a youth focus.

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