General

"As you know, life is an echo; we get what we give." - David DeNotaris … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

Samuel Maverick Do you know the origin of the word “maverick?” Samuel Maverick was a politician, land baron and he signed the Texas Declaration of Independence. Maverick was born in South Carolina, and moved to Texas in 1835, just weeks before the Texas Revolution. “As for the term “maverick,” it is believed that he allowed his cattle to roam freely. Cowboys would often find them with no brands on them and identify them at Maverick’s cows. As a result, it created the term “maverick.” … [Read more...] about Texas History

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

Speed Did you know the fastest speed limit in Texas is eighty-five (85)? There is a “41-mi. toll road several miles east of the crowded Interstate 35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio.” If you feel the need for speed, head over to Austin where you can legally cruise at 85 miles per hour. “Texas to Open Highway with 85-Mph Speed Limit.” StackPath, www.fleetowner.com/safety/article/21683651/texas-to-open-highway-with-85mph-speed-limit. … [Read more...] about Texas History

“Having known both the peaks and the valleys of public life, I have learned that you cannot really appreciate the heights unless you have also experienced the depths.” - Richard Nixon … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

Gruene Hall Gruene Hall is Texas’ oldest continually operating and most famous dance hall. Not much has changed since the Hall was first built in 1878. The 6,000 square foot dance hall still has the original layout with side flaps for open air dancing, a bar in the front, a small lighted stage in the back and a huge outdoor garden. Under the current ownership, Gruene Hall has become recognized as a tourist attraction and major music venue for many artists today “Home.” GRUENE HALL, … [Read more...] about Texas History

"Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort." - John Ruskin … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

Guerra Guerra, Texas is the smallest town in Texas today. It was founded in the late 1800's by A. Guerra. In 1914, Guerra’s population was 100 people there were 16 businesses in the town at this time. As time went on the population decreased, to fifteen people in 1990. The population is now six as of 2021. “Guerra, TX.” TSHA, www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/guerra-tx. … [Read more...] about Texas History

Strange Laws in Texas Did you know Texas still has some strange laws from the old days? In Texas, it is illegal to milk another person’s cow. The Texas Penal Code states that doing so results in a fine of no more than $10. In Galveston, you can be fined $500 for sitting on the sidewalk. It is still against the law to shoot a buffalo from the second floor of a hotel. It’s illegal in some cities in Texas to sell Limburger cheese on Sunday. Eating your neighbor’s garbage without permission can … [Read more...] about Texas History