Small Town Texas

[vc_row gap=”0px” css=”.vc_custom_1792514529079{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1589310703057{border-bottom-width: 5px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;border-bottom-color: #fece02 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”] A LOOK INSIDE [/vc_column_text][vc_gallery images=”100221,100222,100223,100224″ img_size=”full” interval=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column] [vc_column_text]Title: Small Town Texas Author: Kim Byars Croisant Size: 8.5 x 11 Binding: Softcover Pages: 144 ISBN: 9781681066875 Price: $32.00 Bluebonnets. Texas Longhorns. The Friendly State. These are the images and ideas we instantly associate with Texas—and for good reason. We see them reflected in our charming small towns, and we have all used them to describe the destinations we’ve explored across the state. When visiting a small town in Texas, whether looking for a great place to dine, exploring an attraction, or making it a getaway, you’ll find that the people are truly friendly and warm and will go out of their way to help make your time in their small town more enjoyable. You’ve probably heard of a few of these towns—maybe even spent some time exploring their shops or soaking up their history. But others? They might surprise you. From quirky artifacts to colorful murals, every town in this book offers something uniquely its own. Well‑known or tucked away, each one has helped shape the soul of Texas. Small Town Texas invites you to embark on a new adventure and explore what the Lone Star State has to offer. With author Kim Croisant as your guide, dive into the book, pick a town or two for a day trip or long weekend, and set out to experience the wonder and charm of small‑town Texas.[/vc_column_text] [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1587002019023{border-bottom-width: 5px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;border-bottom-color: #fece02 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”] AUTHOR [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_single_image onclick=”custom_link” image=”99395″ img_size=”250×250″ style=”vc_box_circle” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1782499610129{margin-bottom: -30px !important;}” link=”https://reedypress.com/author/croisant/kim-byars-croisant/” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1782499628930{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;border-color: #FECE0200 !important;}”] Kim Byars Croisant [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”5px”][vc_column_text]Kim Byars Croisant is a seasoned freelance travel writer and trusted travel influencer for the 40-plus audience. Based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, she owns and curates Texas Travel Talk, a platform dedicated to showcasing the best of Texas. Her passion centers on small towns, scenic back roads, and bucket‑list‑worthy destinations that invite families to explore, connect, and make lasting memories. 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