Texas LIVE Crew & Families

The Texas LIVE Crew just enjoyed the most fabulous weekend retreat at La Torretta del Lago Lake Resort and Spa at Lake Conroe. The resort provided the perfect location for our staff to meet for a day of pampering, dinners to die for, and a fully wired board room. From the moment of our arrival, no detail was left undone. We have so much to tell you about, and we will in upcoming... Read More

Zither Wizard

Tony Meeks, owner and founder of Zither Music Company, is always up for an adventure. He was recently sworn in as mayor of Carmine, Texas, “…our population is about 250 with gusts of 255,” and a few years ago his family was featured on the ABC network show Wife Swap, “…it paid $20,000.” His latest undertaking is a luthier business that builds a unique instrument of... Read More

Allen Shamblin, The House that Built Me

Texas songwriter Allen Shamblin, is a living legend whose lyrics are described as “honest,” “earthy,” and “beautiful.” Among his hits is “I Can’t Make You Love Me,” a song co-written with Mike Reid and recorded by Bonnie Raitt. It was nominated for a Grammy Award and voted among “The 100 Greatest Songs of All Time.” Allen attributes his success in writing... Read More

Life on the Run, an interview with Sudanese Refuge Julius Michaels

“We could hear the explosions, the guns and the bombs. We could see the men arguing on the hill. We knew the rebels were coming closer.” Escaping the bloodshed of the violence in war-torn Sudan was a necessary decision for the family of Julius Michael. One month of traveling– on bare feet– to “safety” in Uganda forced young Julius to witness the reality of war... Read More

NASA Astronaut Joseph Kerwin Talks Space

Inspired by his 1930’s comic books, young Joe Kerwin went from daydreaming about sci-fi space travel, to becoming one of the most notable astronauts of the 20th century.  His clear blue eyes twinkle with excitement, and his wiry body moves with a fluidity that belies his years. Today, at the accomplished age of 76, Astronaut Dr. Joseph Kerwin sits down with Texas LIVE Magazine... Read More

Growin’ Old Ain’t for Wimps!

Growin’ Old Ain’t for Wimps! By: Rachael Hall “The Bible says there’s an appointed time for every man to die . . . and we missed it! God keeps trying to call us home, but we never get the call because we’re at the doctor’s office getting replacement parts!” Martha Danhaus at age 95 This statement from one of the dearest people I know; Martha Danhaus of Brenham, concerning... Read More