Tex Appeal Magazine

27/10/2025

It's week and many people around the world will be watching , but at least one woman will be watching the cutest Halloween movie to ever grace the silver screen - Casper!

Vanessa Irino, featured in the new issue of , currently holds the Guinness World Records for her Casper the Friendly Ghost collection.

"I just related to him and Casper would befriend all the misfit boys and girls … he was just a friendly guy,” Vanessa said. “I was like, ‘Aww, Casper would be my friend if he was real!’ I found a lot of comfort in him.”

Read all about Vanessa's story in the current issue.

Christina Ricci

Story and photos by BRANDY CRUZ One Central Texas woman transformed her lifelong love for a friendly, fictional ghost into

21/10/2025

It's been a month since the Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival. Read all about the in this issue of .

Who was your favorite musical performer?

By BOBBIE JO YOUNG | Photos by BECKY STINEHOUR Downtown Temple came alive with the sound of live music and

14/10/2025

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Amy's current Outreach story for this issue of is about the great work Pink Warrior Angels is doing in .

“We want everyone to understand that they can be vulnerable. They don’t have to be strong. Living with cancer is a grieving process of sorts, and it’s OK to have bad days. Our goal is to create an environment of hope, strength and resilience by offering a safe and supportive space for cancer warriors to share their stories, learn from one another and connect with a community of care.”

Read more about in the current issue of .

Group provides support for cancer patients and their families By AMY ROGNLIE | Photos by AMY ROGNLIE and courtesy of

09/10/2025

Don't miss out on the Harvest of Fall Fun at . The farm is featured in the new issue of .
The farm includes fun family activities, such as pumpkin painting, scarecrow stuffing, hay rides, flower picking, and more.
Read all about the farm in this issue.

By DEMI GUILLORY | Photos by JANE GIBSON and courtesy of SWEET BERRY FARM Although it might not always be

03/10/2025

If you're looking for a retreat center for anything from family reunions to leadership workshops, healing retreats to crafting weekends, you should pick up a copy of to read all about Rockin' R Retreat Center.

Rockin’ R was created as both a wellness destination and a sustainable funding source for Cultivate Academy-CTX, a micro-school dedicated to leadership, agriculture and wellness.

“Rockin’ R is more than just a retreat space — it’s a vehicle for educational equity and community wellness,” Collins shared.

Rockin’ R Retreat a place for learning, wellness By AMY ROGNLIE | Photos by BECKY STINEHOUR Nestled on 13 acres

28/09/2025

The new issue of is now on stands! Featured on the cover of this issue is Sabrina Young of Young's Daughters Funeral Home and Bereavement Center.

Find out about the amazing things Sabrina does to help those who are going through the grieving process by picking up your copy today.

Sabrina Young offers compassionate care as families grieve loss of loved ones By AMY ROGNLIE | Photos by BECKY STINEHOUR

20/09/2025

Have you read about the great things the students at Temple High School are doing in this issue of ? If not, pick up your copy today to find out why they're building tiny homes to help the community.

Temple Independent School District

Temple High students learn construction by building tiny homes By Amy Rognlie | Photos courtesy of Temple ISD “Our students

15/09/2025

Did you attend this weekend's Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival? In case you missed out, Becky Stinehour took some incredible photos! We're saving the best for last though, so you'll have to pick up a copy of on Sept. 28 to read the complete coverage and photos.

TX Music Photography

15/09/2025

From childhood cancer survivor to small business owner, 13-year-old McKenzie Covert does it all with a smile. If you haven't read McKenzie's story in the current issue of , you still have time. Pick up your copy today!

Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center

By BRANDY CRUZ | Photos by BECKY STINEHOUR and courtesy of the COVERT FAMILY At only 3 years old, McKenzie

11/09/2025

I'm excited to share a sneak peek at the cover for the October/November issue of , featuring Sabrina Young of Young's Daughters Funeral Home and Bereavement Center. This fall issue will also include Vanessa Irino, who holds the Guinness World Records award for the largest Casper the Friendly Ghost collection; Rockin' R Retreat Center, and Sweet Berry Farm, Marble Falls. You will also read a first-hand account of what it's like to visit Plymouth Rock during .

The fall issue will hit stands on Sept. 28!

08/09/2025

If you haven't read this amazing story in the current issue of , pick up a copy today!

By AMY ROGNLIE | Photos by Becky Stinehour and courtesy of the Delukie family “There comes a point when you