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Music Notes Interviewing Rodney Crowell

By Amy Mother's Day weekend 2004, for us, produced a multitude of surprises and stories to tell. Which might be one of the reasons why the Good Lord sent us folks like Rodney Crowell; to tell stories, one by one, and preserve them in song for all people and all time. As I would find … Read more

From the Editor

By Larry GoreLoneStarBiker — Texas Independence TrailPage 5 In this issue we focus on the area that falls roughly within a triangle made up of San Antonio, Austin and Houston — the general area covered by The Texas Independence Trail. The recommended route is almost 500 miles of backroads riding, countryside and small towns. If … Read more

Around the Bend

By Carmen JuchLoneStarBiker — Texas Independence TrailPages 30-31 By Carmen Juch Warning: This article is based on opinion. It can contain sarcasm, derision or incongruities. Protective clothing may be necessary when reading. Traditions. Superstitions. There are some people who absolutely will not start the year without black-eyed peas. Others won't begin January first without sauerkraut … Read more

The Great Ride Around Texas!

LoneStarBiker — Texas Independence TrailPage 34 Ride Around Texas with the staff from Lone Star Biker. The staff of Lone Star Biker had planned a 3,000-mile Ride-Around-Texas trip this past October and had invited our readers to join us. Due to a medical emergency we had to cancel this trip at the last minute. This … Read more

The Insurance Corner

By Sue HaleyLoneStarBiker — Texas Independence TrailPage 42 by the insurance Lady A man called about two weeks ago raging because insurance rates on his motorcycle went sky high. He wanted to know what I could do to help him. I asked him if he recently had any accidents or tickets, and he told me … Read more