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"Diogenes of Sinope said we sell things of great value for things of very little, and vice versa." - Diogenes Laertius, Lives of the Eminent Philosophers, 6.2.35b … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

Buccee's Buccee’s gas station is a staple in Texas. They have every food you could imagine from fudge to brisket sandwiches and lots of merchandise from coolers to hats to swimsuits. Buccee’s was established in 1982 in Clute, Texas and has now expanded to a few other states. The biggest store is in New Braunfels, Texas. If you are taking a road trip down south, add Buccee’s to the route, the trip will be worth it! … [Read more...] about Texas History

"How does your ruling reason manage itself? For in that is the key to everything. Whatever else remains, be it in the power of your choice or not, is but a corpse and smoke." - Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 12.33 … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

Fair If you have never been to the Texas State Fair, you are missing out. The State Fair is held in Dallas annually. It was started in 1886 and has been held almost every year since. The fair is filled with live music, food, activities, museums, games, fair rides, car shows, and so much more. It has a huge attendance with about 2.5 million people attending each year. Next time you are in Texas and the State Fair is in town, plan a trip and say hello to Big Tex. … [Read more...] about Texas History

"...freedom isn't secured by filling up on your heart's desire but by removing your desire." - Epictetus, Discourses, 4.1.175 … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

King Ranch Do you know that King Ranch is 1,289 square miles, that is huge! It is the largest ranch in Texas and the United States, and is even bigger than Rhode Island. It was founded in 1853 by Richard King, and was inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2019. King Ranch is a historic place for all to visit, and part of Texas legend – everything’s bigger in Texas. … [Read more...] about Texas History

"What is it then to be properly educated? It is learning to apply our natural preconceptions to the right things according to Nature, and beyond that to separate the things that lie within our power from those that don't." - Epictetus, Discourses, 1.22.9-10a … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

Is everything bigger in Texas? The San Jacinto monument was built from 1936-1939, in honor of all those who fought for Texas’ independence from Mexico. It was designed by architect Alfred C. Finn, engineer Robert J. Cummins, and Jesse H. Jones and is the world’s tallest war memorial. It measures 567.31 feet tall which is 15 feet taller than the Washington Monument! … [Read more...] about Texas History

"People seek retreats for themselves in the country, by the sea, or in the mountains. You are very much in the habit of yearning for those same things. But this is entirely the trait of a base person, when you can, at any moment; find such a retreat in yourself. For nowhere can you find a more peaceful and less busy retreat than in your own soul." - Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 4.3.1 … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

Rodeo The first rodeo ever held was in Pecos, Texas in 1883. Women would ride broncs and bulls and rope steers. They also competed in many races including fancy roping and riding. “In all of these contests, they often competed against men and won.” World War I almost killed the Rodeo, but three men brought it back to East Texas. In 1929 the Rodeo Association of America (RAA) was introduced. “By 1939, rodeos attracted twice as many spectators as auto racing and baseball.” Rodeos are still a … [Read more...] about Texas History