Courtney Campbell
Courtney Campbell is a graduate of Texas A&M University Corpus Christi and obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English in May of 2017. She is an avid creative writer and has been featured in several literary publications showcasing pieces of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. She currently resides in Corpus Christi, TX with her three beagle puppies.
Articles by Courtney Campbell
‘Tis the Season: Texan Celebrations of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa
By Courtney CampbellDuring this season, Texans celebrate these holidays with unique customs and traditions. With a population fast approaching 30 million, the diversity of the Lone Star State is particularly demonstrated in the last month of the year.
United States Events & Festivals
Ghost Towns and Goblins: Halloween Traditions in the Lone Star State
By Courtney CampbellThe Lone Star State contains some unique Halloween traditions. Filled with ghost towns, haunted hotels, and spooky lore, Texas has summoned attention for its intense connection to the paranormal.
United States Experiences History
Discovering Dallas: The Diverse History and Attractions of the Metropolis
By Courtney CampbellThe current city of Dallas, Texas was once called the Peters Colony and inhabited by a variety of Native American tribes, including the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Tawakoni, Delaware, and Waco tribes.
United States History
Historical Highlights and Attractions of Houston
By Courtney CampbellThe city of Houston, Texas is currently the fourth largest city in the United States. It serves as a twenty-first century melting pot, welcoming a myriad of cultures, communities, and ethnicities.
United States Nature & Outdoors History
A Historic Excavation of El Paso
By Courtney CampbellThe city of El Paso, Texas has a rich historical and cultural role that is reflected in the countries of the United States and Mexico.
United States History
Scouting San Antonio: A Tourist’s Guide to South-Central Texas
By Courtney CampbellSan Antonio invites tourists from around the globe, offering them an immersive experience of Mexican and Texan culture.
United States History
Visiting Austin: The Live Music Capital of the World
By Courtney CampbellOfficially deemed the “Live Music Capital of the World” in 1991, Austin, Texas is a city ripe with musicians, politicians, authors, activists, artists, and other creative types
United States Literature & Music The Arts
Unearthing the Rich History of the Gulf Coast Barrier Island of Galveston
By Courtney CampbellThe city of Galveston, Texas is a Gulf Coast barrier island that holds a rich and historic connection to the end of slavery and the celebration of Juneteenth.
United States History
Three Crosses at Czech-German Borders Become Tourist Attraction
By Courtney CampbellThree crosses have garnered attention from tourists around the world. Due to their mysterious nature, many have come to speculate just what it is that these crosses at the borders between the Czech Republic and Germany symbolize.
Europe Off the Beaten Path History
7 Significant Historical Sites of the American Civil War
By Courtney CampbellThough the Civil War is a dark portion of America’s past, it is our collective history, nonetheless.
United States History
Down South in Corpus Christi: The City by the Sea
By Courtney CampbellCorpus Christi, translated from Ecclesiastical Latin as the “Body of Christ,” is a quaint coastal city seated in South Texas.
United States Off the Beaten Path History
A Global Garden Tour: The Best Gardens to Visit
By Courtney CampbellWhether you want inspiration for your own garden, or simply love to spend time in beautiful, intimate surroundings, there are plenty of beautiful gardens to visit worldwide.
The World Eco-tourism