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We Still Have Questions About Four Winds Victorian in Bonham
Patrick, Marcos and I revisit our Bonham investigation, comparing the footage with what we remember and discussing the moments we still can't explain.
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What Years of Photography and Video Taught Me About Creating Content People Actually Care About
Years behind cameras taught me that better content is rarely about having the newest gear. It is about deciding what matters, noticing the story and making choices that give people a reason to keep paying attention.
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I’m Done Building Generic Websites
After more than 15 years of building websites, I am less interested than ever in making another generic template with a different logo. The subject should shape the experience.
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Texas Thread Theory: Building One Storefront for All the Things We Create
Texas Thread Theory started as a way to solve a practical problem: I wanted one storefront where merchandise from very different projects could live without forcing every brand to become its own ecommerce operation.
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The Tools I Actually Use to Get Work Done in 2026
I have access to more software, hardware and AI tools than I could ever use. These are the ones that have actually earned a place in the way I build websites, manage marketing and create content in 2026.
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Why I Still Believe Your Website Matters More Than Your Social Following
Social media is great for attention. A website gives the work a permanent home, more control and a way for years of content to keep being useful long after a post leaves the feed.
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Sail Away Distressed
A Travel With Melvin design inspired by days on the water.
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What I’m Building Right Now: September 2026
September has turned into one of those months where a surprising number of ideas are becoming real at the same time. Here is the public-facing version of what I am actually working on right now.
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I Released an Album. That Was Definitely Not on My 2026 Bingo Card.
Beets n Bangers started as one of those creative ideas I wanted to see through. Now the Beets side of the project is actually out in the world, which still feels a little ridiculous to say.
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From Marketing Director to Media Builder: Why I’m Creating Things I Own
My day job in marketing and the media projects I am building for myself are not competing paths. They are increasingly making each other better.
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What I’ve Learned Using AI to Build Websites, Content and Marketing Systems in 2026
AI has changed how much I can build and how quickly I can work, but the biggest lessons have been about context, judgment and knowing when speed is actually useful.
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I Somehow Ended Up Building an Entire Network of Websites. Here’s Why.
What started as a handful of interests and old projects has turned into a growing network of focused media brands. The reason is simpler than it probably looks from the outside.
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2025 Was the Toughest Year of My Life
Losing my father changed everything. This is an honest update about caregiving, keeping my promises to him, and finding my way back to creating.
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Marcos Maya Celebration of Life: Honoring My Father
A memorial video for my father, Marcos Maya, and a personal note about the time we shared, his support, and the loss our family is carrying.
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Melvin Maya Turns a Subscriber Milestone Into a New Channel Chapter
A late but meaningful thank-you video marks bucket list item No. 19, looks ahead to 50,000 subscribers, and hints that the channel may lean harder into personal goal-based content.
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Why Melvin Maya Stepped Back — and Why This Channel May Not Look the Same Again
A creator update about burnout, full-time caregiving, a new remote job, and the growing list of projects that now live across separate channels.
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Whataburger’s Returning Pico de Gallo Burger Feels Fresh, Familiar, and Worth a Stop
Houston Food Fanatics tests a vaulted Whataburger burger and a banana pudding malt, then lands on a simple verdict: both are worth a try if you catch them while they’re available.
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A First Taste of Chick-fil-A’s Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich Reveals a Pleasant Surprise
Houston Food Fanatics heads to Chick-fil-A for a limited-time Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich and comes away impressed by the smoky flavor, the drive-thru setup, and a small ordering surprise.
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Trying Six Wild Peeps Flavors With My Nephew
My nephew Elliot and I tried six flavored Peeps side by side, and the biggest surprise was how few of them actually tasted as different as the packages made them look.
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Tejas Chocolate + Barbecue Makes Tomball Feel Like Two Stops in One
A Tomball barbecue shop that began with chocolate, grew into a serious smokehouse, and still makes room for both on the same tray.
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A Rare Cypress Snowfall Makes an Ordinary Morning Feel Different
Melvin Maya heads outside before sunrise to film a rare snow event in Cypress, Texas, then has to work around wind, freezing hands, and a melting window of time.
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Dexter: Original Sin — The Prequel That Lasted One Season
A researched look back at the Dexter prequel that expanded the Morgan family history, earned mixed-to-positive reviews, and ended after one season.
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Why Texas Keeps Slipping Out of the Southern Category
A reaction video becomes a larger argument about scale, identity, and why Texans often describe the state on its own terms.
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What Texas Ballpark Food Looks Like When the Visitors Weren’t Ready for It
Melvin Maya reacts to Jolly’s Texas Rangers stadium food run, where brisket nachos, giant hot dogs, birria quesadillas, and the noise of the ballpark all turn into one big Texas-sized first impression.