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    No Horsin' Around

    Billionaire UT board member with Aggie ties gives millions to new equestrian center

    Shelby Hodge
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    May 3, 2014 | 1:00 pm

    Not just any headquarters would do for one of the nation's leading college equestrian teams. So when billionaire Jeff Hildebrand and wife Mindy Hildebrand were considering a way to honor his father, Dr. Thomas Hildebrand, a 1956 graduate of veterinary medicine at Texas A&M, they focused on funding a world-class equine complex.

    On Wednesday, the Hildebrands led ribbon cutting honors on the $32 million, state-of-the-art facility. The couple provided the lead gift for the Thomas G. Hildebrand, DVM '56 Equine Complex composed of an arena and barn facilities for the A&M women's equestrian team and a cross-country course for the A&M cross-country team, as well as classroom and office spaces for equine teaching, research and outreach.

    The Hildebrand's daughter, Brittany Hildebrand, is a member of A&M's national championship equestrian team.

    While both Jeff and Mindy are University of Texas graduates and Jeff is on the UT board of regents, the gift to A&M, Mindy explained, was prompted by their love of horses and their desire to honor Thomas Hildebrand at his alma mater.

    Joining the Hildebrand family on the special day were a number of friends from Houston including Julie and Keith Williams, Lynette and Mark Cone, Mike Plank, Marian Langston, Joe Mandola and Carol and Dr. Tom Sawyer.

    It was a monumental day for Texas A&M as the ribbon cutting was preceded by a groundbreaking on the $120 million Veterinary & Biomedical Education Complex, as reported in The Eagle.

    Jeff and Mindy Hildebrand and family members cut the ribbon at new Texas A&M equine center.

    News, shelby, Mindy and Jeff Hildebrand, children, April 2014
    Photo by Carol Sawyer
    Jeff and Mindy Hildebrand and family members cut the ribbon at new Texas A&M equine center.
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    lets go camping

    4 scenic Texas campgrounds named among America's best in 2026

    Amber Heckler
    Mar 10, 2026 | 12:15 pm
    Tropic Island Resort in Port Aransas, top campgrounds for glamping 2026
    Photo courtesy of Campspot
    Tropic Island Resort in Port Aransas is a must-visit destination in 2026.

    Four Texas campsites have been lauded among the best campgrounds in America, according to the 2026 Campspot Awards.

    The award-winning campgrounds are must-visit destinations that "turn a simple getaway into an unforgettable adventure," and are chosen based on a thorough review of over 3 million data points spanning guest ratings, reservation data, park features, and the quality of their Campspot Marketplace listing pages.

    "The 2026 Campspot Awards highlight the best campgrounds across North America, recognized for their amazing locations, outstanding amenities, and unforgettable experiences," the report said. "Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, these winning destinations set the standard for exceptional camping."

    One coastal Texas campground, Tropic Island Resort in Port Aransas, was named to the top campgrounds for glamping nationwide.

    Tropic Island Resort is located about 200 miles from Houston in the heart of Port Aransas, and is just a short drive away from the beach, local restaurants, and shops. There are more than 170 different sites for visitors, such as fully furnished cottages, apartments, hotel rooms, and back-in and pull-thru RV sites.

    Tropic Island Resort in Port Aransas, top campgrounds for glamping 2026 Rates at Tropic Island resort begin at $35 per night for back-in RV sites.Photo courtesy of Campspot

    This isn't the first time Tropic Island Resort has earned acclaim in the annual Campspot Awards; it was dubbed one of the best campgrounds for national park lovers in 2023.

    Other award-winning Texas campgrounds
    The Vineyards Campground & Cabins
    in Grapevine, a Dallas-Fort Worth suburb 270 miles from Houston, was named as one of the top campgrounds in U.S. and one of the best campgrounds for RVs.

    The Vineyards is situated along Grapevine Lake, mere minutes from all of the wineries and shops on Historic Main Street in downtown Grapevine. The campground boasts national recognition for its "serene ambiance, scenic landscapes, lakeside panoramas, and attentive staff."

    "After check-in, treat the kids to the playground or don your swimsuit and head to the private sandy beach for a day by the water," the campsite's profile said.

    For Texans searching for a one-of-a-kind camping adventures in the Hill Country, Campspot provides two options: Camp Fimfo Texas Hill Country in New Braunfels, a suburb outside San Antonio, and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Fredericksburg.

    Like The Vineyards, Camp Fimfo earned a new distinction as one of the best campgrounds in the U.S. for 2026, and the Fredericksburg resort was also included in Campspot's list of the top campgrounds for RVs.

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