9Imagine for a moment that your house could tell your story. What would it say about your life and the deep secrets you thought no one else knew? The Heart of Texas introduces the Franklin Bailey family. The story, as witnessed by their house, traces the family's life experiences from 1918 through 1933. This fifteen-year period encompasses major events such as the Great World War, the Spanish Flu, women's suffrage, the Stock Market Crash, and the Dust Bowl. The story is set in Oak Hill, Texas, a small town on the outskirts of Austin. How did the Baileys cope during these chaotic times? Come meet the Baileys. The door is open, waiting for you.