Texas Now Magazine February 2015 | Page 4

Publisher Thomas Meinhausen (361) 463-0125 [email protected] Editor In Chief TexasNowMag.com POB 2284 Rockport, Texas 78381 Lamar THE TREE OF LIFE It is estimated that there are roughly 50,000 cemeteries in Texas and cemeteries are among the most valuable of historic resources. Read about a historic family cemetery located in Matagorda County. Port Lavaca NINE DAYS OF RODEO, WINE, MUSIC, FOOD & EXCITEMENT Where can you go for wine, music, food, and rodeo? The 2015 Refugio County Fair & Rodeo is almost here with Pro Rodeo, Livestock Show, Vendors and a Carnival – for nine days!!! Wait until you read who the entertainment is!!! THE GREEN LAKE PROJECT This is a new 6,000 acre project which will conserve irreplaceable wildlife habitat and bring people exciting new recreational opportunities. Where is it located - only 12 miles from Port Lavaca, Birding Capital of the Texas Coast. 18 6 County DISCOVERING THEIR STORIES PRIVATE BURIAL GROUNDS Matagorda Though her age hasn't been scientifically established, consensus maintains that she is over 1000 years old, and some believe her age to be closer to 2000. Be sure check out this majesty while in Lamar at the LaMardi Gras Celebration! Refugio 10 Marie Cook (361) 563-4038 [email protected] 14 EVENTS IN THE EVENTS IN THE COASTAL BEND COASTAL BEND 20