Karen Architect,DNP, FNP-BC, APRN

In search of a place to relax with your friends at the end of the day? A romantic night in a casual lounge? Then visit Halcyon Coffee + Bar + Lounge, a coffeehouse by day, bar, and lounge by night where you can always relax and find your "halcyon." It's time to hang out and chill out with family, friends, and co-workers with some coffee, espresso, wine, beer, cocktails, grilled paninis, salads, appetizers, or tableside s'mores.

The annual Poteet Festival gives Poteet strawberry growers plenty of locations on the festival grounds to sell their crops. Along with selling delicious berries, the festival features non-stop live music from nationally known Country and Tejano performers and local bands. There are gunslingers, a carnival midway, and live rodeo performances that include Bull Riding, Bronc Riding, Barrel Racing, and Junior Events that offer cash prizes.

With the iconic Tower of the Americas looming in the not-so-distance, Southtown 101 on Pereida Street offers fun atmosphere to enjoy food, drinks, live music and more. Their restaurant and grill has indoor and outdoor seeting where they are sure to have something fun happening any day of the week. Whether you want to enjoy a drink special, a fun DJ and lively times, come on over. Southtown 101 is perfect for small and large groups of all kinds. See the latest game up at the bar, invite friends to celebrate that new job or even pop the question to creat a wonderful memory. You can also take part in some house shots with your friends while their bartenders and waiters go all out to make you feel welcome.