Cowboy author Ben King Green led an offbeat life. He loved wide-open spaces and often traveled west to enjoy the experience of being alone. Nowadays we might refer to his lifestyle as living off the grid. He was certainly a nonconformist and did not want to be tied down by marriage or farming.
Yet Green is most remembered for his prolific writings that were based as much on his itinerant lifestyle as on imagined events and encounters during travels. Real or fabricated, they all had their own importance in his books because he devoted himself to writing no matter how much he wandered. The result was a lasting mark on our culture's perceptions of the cowboy lifestyle.
County Line Magazine celebrates the dedication of people in the Upper East Side of Texas who create art in its many forms. Their stories are featured in our Upper East Side Texans section. Get to know some of them and discover new experiences in our Events andDestination Guidesas you explore the region. — Lisa Tang
"Dragonfly Bracelet" by artist Kandi Underwood of Mineola whose work is on sale at the Edom Art Festival October 8-9. View more of her work on Etsy.
The use of herbs in the culinary world has been around for centuries. They are potent, aromatic plants used both for medicinal purposes and flavor in several dishes. Each culture around the globe has their own unique combination of herbs and spices that is exclusive to their signature dish. This article discuss the uses of common herbs such as basil, thyme, oregano, parsley, rosemary, and sage. Click the headline link above for more in the County Line.
Marshall, Texas, celebrates its 39th FireAnt Festival Saturday, October 9. The festival features a parade, an outdoor concert around the steps of the historic Harrison County courthouse, festival food, and unique product vendors. Follow the headline link above for details in County Line.
Ben King Green of Cumby, Texas, had a sly cowboy sense of humor and with a golden gift of gab told tales of his days with horses and cattle. Despite his need for an audience from time to time, the call for wide open spaces during his earthly trek ran deep, even into his grave. Follow the link above to read more about Green in the County Line.
Governor Ann Richards proclaimed October 3, 1991, Stevie Ray Vaughan Day in Texas 30 years ago — the year after he was killed in a helicopter crash.
Stevie Ray’s tragic and unexpected death shocked fans and the music world. His fame spanned only seven years of his lifetime, but his mastery of traditional blues music with the electric guitar brought an unmatched swagger to the genre and defined him as one of rock n’ roll’s greatest musicians.
Click on the headline link above for more about Vaughan's continuing impact on Texas music in County Line.
