Our own way of pronouncinManchaca = Man-shackMexia = Ma-hay-ahPalestine = Pal-es-teenMiami = My-am-ahHumble = Um-bullBurnet = Burn-itIraan = I-ra-annManor = May-nerRefugio = Ruh-fyur-ee-oChristopher Keyes, 42. Houston in the early sixties yearned for recognition but, aside from NASA, had little to attract it. And when he received his Oscar in March for best adapted screenplay, he wore jeans and boots. Skip Hollandsworth, 38. Oh, oh, ohthe saag paneer at Indika, in Houston. There is a reason many individuals are drawn to the Lone Star State. They tried to hang him, but the rope broke. 34. Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. 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Dont forget to spring for onion rings and a cold bottle of beer, and leave your window up just a bit for the tray. Shes so ugly shed make a freight train take a dirt road. You can get stung by bees or fire ants and God knows what else when you sit down for that annual photo. Photograph by Jacob Ford/Odessa American/AP, A view of the concrete artworks by Donald Judd that run along the border of the Chinatis Foundation property on December 26, 2012 in Marfa. Paul Burka. Chris 711/Flickr Fort Worth is known as "Cowtown," "Where the West Begins" and even "Panther City." Suzy Banks, 11. Driving from Howard Hughess elegant, austere grave site to George Browns sturdy brick plot is not unlike riding a roller coaster in an arboretum crossed with a graveyard that is a veritable whos who of famous Houstonians. But Ill bet you dollars to doughnuts that if you put them out side by side, the queso will still be bubbling away when the queso is long gone. Of course, loyalists would argue that all Texans are lucky, simply by virtue Balmorhea is, not just spiritually but literally, an oasis in the desert. Taylor Prewitt is the newsletter editor for Texas Monthly. From the scenic viewpoint at the crest, the Rio Grande lies a thousand feet below, and Mexico is so close you might be tempted to throw a rock into it. I was in Colorado and New York and my breathing and allergies were fine. Code switchingMe da un Whataburger with no cheese y tambin una orden de french fries, please. The hybrid language of Mexican Americans is often referred to as Tex-Mex or Spanglish, but neither label does justice to its richness and complexity. Soon, a majority of all Texans will be Latinos. Yes, the wooden cabins can sometimes smell musty, and the lighting is not for those predisposed to cataracts, but its quiet, clean, cheap ($150 a night), and kid-friendly in a laid-back way (seesaws, swing sets), with a kitchen and no TV. Or Thong Island? The size of our ranchesKing Ranch (825,000 acres). He lost too many balls in the high weeds. It's a Texas thing and y'all wouldn't understand. In this tiny town, Judd didnt just change the way the world looks at art; he changed the way the world looks. Farm-to-market roadsThe result of the Colson-Briscoe Act of 1949 to get the farmer out of the mud, today they serve city folk who want to escape their concrete canyons and get into the backcountry. How can something so simple be so deep and beautiful? In the suburbs, Anglo candidates block-walk; in the Rio Grande Valley, Hispanic politicos travel the pachanga circuit. The Commemorative Air Force Hangar Dance, San MarcosThis may not be the only hangar dance around, butwith the Glenn Millerinspired nineteen-piece orchestra and the jitterbugging World War II vets in vintage attireit has to be the most popular. It's the best fast food around. Elbow roomOur old stereotypical braggadocio about bigness has faded, thank heavens; it was parochial and offensive. So hot the hens are laying hard-boiled eggs. This saying separates the seasoned boaster from the rest of the crowd. Fort Worth is known by many names, but "Panther City?" When I was a kid, my dad would drive and I would ride in the passenger seat. Plus she led the United States to a gold medal in the 2004 Olympics. The stretch of beach remains undisturbedno showers, no restrooms, no improvements of any kind. The county courthouseWhen Im on the road, I make it a point to drive into county seats I havent previously visited and view the local courthouse. One thing that makes Pecoss rodeo weekend really special is the rodeo parade, perhaps the greatest celebration of old-fashioned American patriotism youll ever see. You know, if you only got one word. 14. Paul Burka, 44. For example, did you know that the Atkinson Candy Company has been making one of Americas favorite candies in the little town of Lufkin, Texas, since the 1930s? Leave them blank to get signed up. Yes, they are a clich. LubbockA large university, Texas Tech, sets Lubbock apart from kindred cities on the plains, but its soul is music. Then youre firing in close quarters with an incredible adrenaline rush. Six years later Louis Kahn built what may well be the twentieth centurys most admired building, the sublimely proportioned, barrel-vaulted Kimbell Art Museum. This stellar and venerable example paints a picture, tells a tale, and cracks a joke, all in twelve words. But the best place to drink it is at the Dublin Dr Pepper Museum, where a soda jerk still serves it ice-cold from a fountain. T-Bone Walkers guitar soundThe Linden-born bluesman transformed his instrument from a rhythm into a lead voice and invented the guitar solo, which today is taken for granted. Theres some overlap here with expressions for shy and nervous, but the scared file includes such gems as She wouldnt bite a biscuit and She backed out quicker than a crawfish. A saying as as old as the state itself is Hes first cousin to Moses Rose, a reference to the man (also known as Louis Rose) who has long been said to be the only coward who fled the Alamo before the seige. Laura Griffin, 66. Its easy to get hot talk down cold. But, heywere wasting timeor, burning daylight: lets get right down to the lick-log, with a few examples of how to talk Texan. Plus, there are natural wonders around the state that will leave you speechless and grateful to be living in this beautiful country. Folks still talk of Buddy Holly styling through the Hi-D-Ho drive-in in a pink Caddy convertible with four girlfriends. With subtle hints of hay, pesticide, WD-40, chain saw gas, and manure, the cab has a genuinely rural smell, and the sides are scratched and dented, grill to tailgate, from years of deflecting tree limbs and mesquite thorns. Sip coffee at the hip Empire Cafe or the even hipper Brasil and watch the parade of gays, straights, street people, and society matrons, or sample the best food in town at Da Marco, Churrascos, or Marks. I started going there with my high school girlfriend, when wed pick up a bag of treats: thick chocolate cake doughnuts, creamy clairs, and anything with sprinkles. But this saying conveys the extreme auspiciousness of a four-star fortunate. I have personally eaten or seen nachos made with (not all at once, mind you) lobster tail, feta cheese, portobello mushrooms, fried oysters, crme frache, beef fajitas, caviar, hummus, hoisin sauce, crabmeat, Napa cabbage, barbecue sauce, boiled shrimp, chipotle mayonnaise, soy sauce, chili, and tofuwhew! Sarah Bird, 10. The Broken Spoke, AustinLong before Austin began dubbing itself the Live Music Capital of the World, this honky-tonk was busy playing host to the best country acts in the worldup-and-comers like Willie Nelson and George Strait, progressive cowboys like Asleep at the Wheel, and later still, alt-country rockers like the Derailers. Hed start a fight at the drop of a hatand hed drop it himself. . I feel like a possum trotted over my grave. We did this at a dinner party and thought it was a fun game (not with Dallas or Texas, but you get the idea). All I do is flash a photo ID, and the world is mine. And we do mean everything. Sunsets at Enchanted Rock, near LlanoAs you approach it from the north on RM 965, Enchanted Rock looks as if a bald giant were poking his head out of the ground. Someone doesnt merely dieshe opens herself up a worm farm. If you are feeling like an adventure, make sure you check out the 6.6-mile El Paso Tin Mines Trail in the Franklin Mountains State Park. Upon your return, you might be happy as a hog in slops or happy as a boardinghouse pup. More convoluted phrasings include: The greatest thing since . The monument to Texass independence is an all-too-obvious effort to top the height of the Washington Monument. We could go on. We love our "Big D." Daxis/Flickr Dallas is known as "Big D," or less commonly, "D-Town." Suzy Banks, 60. Dirtys, AustinBecause when Martins Kum-Bak Place started serving burgers to University of Texas students in 1926, it had a dirt floor, thus the nickname. Quail huntingIts the most exhilarating and most dangerous type of hunting this side of going after big game. And then, in just a few weeks, the show is over. 33. All had their charms. What it means in Texas: Any carbonated beveragePepsi, Coke, heck even Sprite. Texas has some magnificent ones, which is not surprising, since we have 254 counties and some of them should be expected to get it right. Texas is known for its fastballers: Clemens, Ryan, Street. Whooping cranes, Aransas National Wildlife RefugeOver four feet tall and weighing a mere fourteen pounds, they are the supermodels of the avian world. The best hidden gems and little known destinations - straight to your inbox. The prompts that are required depend entirely on the school, although most require at least Essay A. Texas A&M requires Essay A and B, while UT Austin only requires Essay A (but has three smaller custom questions). My allergies are bad with this Texas weather. Suzy Banks, 61. Which is why, for decades, no game-watching party, bridal shower, or open house in Texas has failed to include a big pot of queso in the middle of the dining table. Dr. Pepper is Dr. Pepper. This list provides everything you need to know about Texas history from A to Z. It looks like a planet circling too close to its sun. We never got that picturewell, we did; the three of us in midair and him peering skeptically over the sidebut we had a great time, as we always do. 1. James Riely Gordon is the most prolific architect; his masterpiece is in Waxahachie. Farm (and ranch) roads take you through the national forests of East Texas, into the heart of the brush country of South Texas, deep into the emptiness of the Trans-Pecos, and, best of all, along the rivers and ridges of the Hill Country. An ice cold beer and some George Strait in our ears is all we really need to have a good time. And absolutely the dry-Jack-cheese-crusted lemon sole with citrus beurre blanc at Hibiscus, in Dallas. And because not once in its eighty years has anyone ever dropped a frozen meat patty on the grill. The Texas LegislatureWhen it is good it is seldom very good, and when it is bad it is horrid. Oh, also the goat cheese appetizer with morita-chile-and-Mexican-brown-sugar sauce at Liberty Bar, in San Antonio. Love Texas? . Most of us were probably a little older before we realized that all that good humor had other uses; it masks intention and throws people off their game, particularly lawyers and businessmen from other parts of the country who mistake us for happy hicks. From any rational culinary standpoint, queso cannot be defended. She looks like she fell face-down in the sticker patch and cows ran over her. ], 24. Quick, before you pass out, veer off the highway onto Park Road 11 for a refreshing jolt of scenery. The Other Place, New BraunfelsI like to vacation in Santa Fe, Aspen, London, or Paris as much as the next person, but its so damn hard to get there. Between meals, you can scavenge for mid-century modern furniture or the occasional Stickley rocker, try on recycled designer clothing, and even get a tattoo. Evan Smith, 16. And then watch these drivers, almost all of whom spend their weekdays working in blue-collar jobs, race around the half-mile oval track, slamming into one another and spinning out so hard that dirt can fly into the parking lot. To the right of center and slightly higher, there is a pale yellow circle about the same size as the red one. She'll always have a little piece of our hearts. Only recently did I realize that what he was checking on had very little to do with farming. A lipstick-stained note to Arthur Miller. Web1. Lake Whitney is the perfect place to get away from the bustle of city life. Texas is a great state to be in. The Astrodome put Houston on the map. Where else do smokers this big exist?! Your taste buds (and your insides) will thank you. Mimi Swartz, 75. The pan dulce at Mi Tierra, San AntonioThe Ricardo from San Antonios Mi Tierra bakery represents all that was sweetest about the happiest years of my childhood. Texas has a fascinating history. An English singer named Chris Rea honored the mystique some years back with a hit tune simply titled Texas. One line conveyed his envy and yearning: They got big, long roads out there. Jan Reid, 55. At times I rather live in Texas then any other state. He definitely deserves this spot on our Texas history A-Z list. He couldnt find his butt with a flashlight in each hand. . Sure we are. Booker Ervins version of Berkshire BluesA classic cut by the late, great tenor saxophonist, who hailed from Denison. A unique example of folk architecture begun in 1981 by wood craftsman Larry Birkelbach and his crew, the still-unfinished 1,100-seat hall was conceived in process and has developed slowly under the direction of the institutes founder, pianist James Dick. We don't care if you think otherwise. And unlike the trails in most show caves, Sonoras put you right on top of it all. If youre quick to dismiss the difficulty of western dance, go see for yourself. Dallas Cowboys fanaticismTheir seasons are our renewal, our life cycles. North Island, Lake TexomaLake Texoma is one of the few lakes where the shoreline is not dotted with boat slips and lake houses.
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