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Julie Catalano is a San Antonio-based freelance writer who explores the people, places, and things that make small towns everywhere special. She has written hundreds of articles for regional and national publications and has published three books. She is a member of The Authors Guild and the American Society of Journalists and Authors, and can be reached at smalltowntravelexaminer@yahoo.com.

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Ten things you didn't know about Alabama's Gulf Coast

Normal 0 1. The beautiful Magnolia Springs Bed & Breakfast in the small town of the same name is like a trip back in time...
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There's more to Blanco, Texas, than chupacabras

It's been said there's no such thing as bad publicity. The small town of Blanco, Texas (pop. 1,500) might agree -- or not. The Texas Hill country town...
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Chupacabra capture in Blanco puts Texas on the 'mythical' map again

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Every so often the bloodsucking beast known as the chupacabra pops up. Sightings have occurred from New England to...
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Rockbox Redux: still rockin' after two years in Fredericksburg, Texas

Fredericksburg TX--"We've really hit our stride," says Russ Hearn, Rockbox Theater director and head...
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British star chef serves Mother’s Day brunch in choco-heaven at CocoaModa in Calvert, Texas

Normal 0 Mother's Day, 2009--How far would you drive to give Mom a little slice of chocolate heaven? If you’re in Austin, about...
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Laid-back Las Vegas attractions, Part 2

Las Vegas, New Mex.--This tiny town east of Santa Fe has no unique claim to the spectacular natural beauty to be found throughout most of the state,...
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Roses rooted in the past bloom at Antique Rose Emporium in Brenham, Texas

Brenham, Texas--If a storybook were to come to life, one of those pages would surely be a flowering, fanciful eight-acre spread between Houston and...
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For a family-friendly spring break, try Rockport, Texas

Rockport, Tex.--If you're looking for a spring break filled with girls gone wild or legendary beer busts, then keep looking. But for a walk on the...
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Rockbox Theater celebrates golden oldies in Fredericksburg, Texas

Fredericksburg, Tex.--It may be the best-kept secret in the Texas Hill Country. But not for long. Enthusiastic word of mouth about a high-energy,...
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Holiday cards go from chore to cheer at Eagle Harbor Inn, Door County, Wisconsin

Ephraim, Wisc. -- Everybody loves to get them, but how many love to address them? We're talking holiday cards -- missives with those warm and...
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