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Football Time in Texas

August 28th, 2010 by Grover McMains

Yesterday was the first night of Texas high school football for the 2010-2011 season.  Unfortunately, Fort Worth doesn’t have a highly ranked high school team in any division.  However, around Fort Worth are a number of highly ranked teams including Euless, the state’s #1 ranked 5A team.  And the kickoff of high school football means that college and the pros are not far behind.  In fact, some of you diehard fans may have already been watching the pros in preseason games. 

And once you move to college and the pros, Fort Worth is right in the middle of great football.  Whether it’s the TCU Horned Frogs, pre-season #7 pick, or the Cowboys, The Texas White House is just minutes from either stadium.  Less than 30 minutes from the new Cowboy Stadium (insert 2011 Super Bowl!) and only about 5 minutes from TCU’s Amon Carter Stadium, if your wife will agree, you can stay here and take in two, top games in one weekend.  The best part is that while you’re at the game, your wife or girlfriend can be seeing the sights or shopping, both of which are also only 5 minutes away.  Sounds like a dream weekend for any football fanatic.

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Perfect Time to Visit the Fort Worth Zoo

August 25th, 2010 by Grover McMains

Wow!  What a welcome relief from the 105 degree temperatures!  And it started me thinking:  pretty soon the weather is going to be cooler; that’s nice to think about all by itself, but in cooler weather the animals become more active, and, of course, it’s just a lot more pleasant being outside.  Also, the crowds are generally smaller.  So, what better time to visit the zoo, one of Fort Worth’s major attractions.

Visit the Fort Worth Zoo

The Fort Worth Zoo is ranked one of the top 5 zoos in the country.  It is constantly upgrading the surroundings of the animals.  It seems to add at least one new exhibit each year.  In fact, if you haven’t seen “Texas Wild,” that’s reason enough to make a visit there.

Here’s an idea for that really unique date.  Schedule a day to take that special someone to the zoo.  Arrive mid-morning and casually stroll the zoo with maybe a snack while you relax.  Then come to our bed and breakfast and relax some more in our Texas Star Gardens while you sip complimentary wine of your choice.  Have a relaxing dinner at one of the cozy and unique restaurants within walking distance of The Texas White House.  Next morning we’ll bring breakfast to your room to top off a really special 24 hours together.  It may be just what the two of you need — right now!

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Texas Summertime Gardening

August 1st, 2010 by Grover McMains

Texas Star Hibiscus at the Texas Star Gardens

You may have noticed that there haven’t been many blog entries in the last couple of weeks.  Despite the heat in Fort Worth, there has also been some rain.  So, we’ve been enjoying the native Texas flowers and plants that are in bloom right now.  There is no lack of summertime flowers, most of which will bloom until first frost, but the star attraction, no pun intended, at the Texas Star Gardens is the late blooming Texas Star Hibiscus.  Along with the Datura, or Moon Flower, the Texas Star Hibiscus is a bloom that doesn’t last long once it opens, but as you can see from the picture, is worth the wait!

Guests at The Texas White House can still get seedlings from the garden as long as they last, which should be well into fall.  All you have to do while you are staying with us is to mention you would like to take one home, and we’ll make sure you get the one of your choice, FREE!

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