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January 31, 2025

From Playing a Gibson J45 to Escape Chores as a Teenager, to Finding his Voice in Texas’ Vibrant Country Scene, Johnny McGowan’s Musical Journey is as Rich as the Stories in His Songs.

Meet Johnny McGowan, a Tennessee native turned proud Texan who has been gracing the Lone Star State with his scorching guitar playing and passionate performances since 2018. Johnny is not just any musician—he’s a singer, songwriter storyteller and virtuoso guitar player blending the blues, rockabilly, and country sounds that have inspired him since he was […]

Houston , People of Texas , Texas

November 1, 2024

Forecasting Change: How Fernanda Ramos Garcés Transformed Her Passion for Meteorology into a Mission for Community Empowerment in Texas

Fernanda Ramos Garces - Meteorologist at Univision

Weather is a big topic here in Texas, and few people know weather better than Fernanda Ramos Garcés. As an On-Air Meteorologist, Ramos’ journey from Puerto Rico to Houston is a testament to her passion for forecasting and her dedication to serving diverse communities. Texans are obsessed with the weather because it’s as unpredictable as […]

Accessibility , Austin , Dallas , Galveston , Houston , New Braunfels , People of Texas , San Antonio , Texas

August 26, 2023

This Expert Works with Big Travel Companies and Tourism Destinations to Make Travel More Accessible and Inclusive for Everyone

accessible travel with John Sage on A Texas Guide

Accessibility is the practice of making products, services, and environments available to all people, regardless of their physical or cognitive abilities. This includes people with disabilities, as well as those without, and covers a wide range of areas, from physical access to information access. Accessibility is important because people with disabilities or other impairments are […]

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April 14, 2023

Galveston Native Grew Up Playing in the Surf and Now Celebrates that Childlike Joy with his Art

Galveston native Gabriel Anthony Prusmack, 35, is an artist who describes his work as something that allows him to “play every day” spreading what he describes as a childlike joy with his paintings. “My art is something that makes being a kid everyday an actual reality.” He recently launched a solo show at the Proletariat […]