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Publisher Thomas Meinhausen [phone] [email protected] ✯ texas now Editor In Chief AGE, EVENTS, HERIT Marie Cook [phone] [email protected] & THE ARTS port lavaca TexasNowMag.com | POB 2284 Rockport, Texas 78381 E.C. Singer and the Singer Secret Service The story of the world’s first torpedo continues with Part 2. Find out what happened to the H.L. Hunley and the sinking of the USS Housatonic, along with those who commanded them. Discover what the mission of the Singer Secret Service was and how it all started in Port Lavaca. corpus christi The Lexington 10 6 Part 2 continues the story of the legendary Blue Ghost. Read about her heroic encounters with Japanese kamikazes and her prowess over the Japanese Fleet. Three times she was reported sunk, only to reappear like the ghost she was. Find out where you can see and explore the Lady Lex for yourself. She’s closer than you think! victoria Art Car Victoria 2015 Have you ever seen a car riding down the street that is as tall as a two story building? How about a low rider with “tricks” you’d find hard to believe? It’s time for the Annual Art Car Victoria Parade and exhibit happening this month in Victoria. 18 bay city Sip & Stroll Art Walk 14 Bay City’s historic train depot comes alive with the 2nd Annual Sip & Stroll Art Walk. Experience live music by one of Austin’s own, gourmet barbeque and some great art by artists throughout the state, plus more! 20 Event Calendar Special Foldout Section! 4 ✯ texas now & THE ARTS TAGE, EVENTS, HERI Get Your History On At TexasNOWmag.com