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Calling all ice cream fanatics! Summer is just around the corner, and nothing tastes better on a hot Texas day than a cold, refreshing ice cream cone. This is a mini road trip that takes you to some of the very best ice cream shops in the state, some specializing in classics like chocolate and vanilla and others serving up grandiose sundaes with every mix-in and topping imaginable. The Google Map with exact directions and addresses can be found here. Bon appetit! 1. Lick (San Antonio) Yelp/Jenny W. Yelp/Jaime L. Lick uses locally sourced, seasonal ingredients to create some of...

They say everything is bigger in Texas, which is especially true when it comes to barbecue smokers. At tailgates and parties around the state, you’ll find unique bbq smokers — some may require a semi to pull. Here are 10 of our favorites. 10. The Outdoorsman A camouflage lover’s dreams, this custom smoker from East Texas Smoker Company weighs in at a whopping 3,500 pounds and comes with custom camo paint. It not only features a smoker, but also a warming box, a stainless steel work station, a hot water heater, and custom cutting boards. 9. Jokers -N-Smokers This custom trailer was...

She is most likely a girl who is well-read, and has an admirable understanding of various complex subjects. She is also very attuned with her emotions, and she has no problems expressing herself. A lot of people will tend to wrongfully label ladies who don’t typically like to mingle with other people as anti-social. There is a stigma of weirdness attached to these kinds of ladies who like to keep to themselves. What a lot of people fail to realize is that these women aren’t necessarily anti-social, they are just selectively social. They can be great people to hang out...

Of all the animals in the animal kingdom, few are quite as dramatic as cats. Check out these hilarious pictures to see what we mean. The list below contains some of the most blatant overreactions we've ever seen from felines. Whether they're experiencing snow for the first time, realizing that the ceiling fan rotates, catching somebody eating their ice-cream, or learning that their favorite couch has been sold, these cats can't do anything without being dramatic about it. Don't forget to vote for the funniest! #1 Road Trip #2 Over Dramatic Cat #3 This Cat Discovers Snow For The First Time...

Organizers of the Texas Renaissance Festival say the success of the event from past seasons is the reason they will extend the festival to a ninth weekend this year. The festival will begin Sept. 30 and run through Nov. 26. Traditionally, the festival has been during the months of October and November. "We had a very successful year last year with almost zero rain and we were able to see the attendance not be affected by the weather," said Terre Albert, CEO and general manager of the Texas Renaissance Festival. According to Albert, the festival, which got its start in...