Once a part of the massive XIT Ranch, this Panhandle community has long been a railroad shipping point for area cattle and crops. Today the plains city is visited by birders as well because of its location on the southern fly-way. Dalhart is the county seat of Dallam County. Attractions Empty Saddle Monument. (pictured above) …
Cuero (pronunciation) is nicknamed the “Turkey Capital of the World” as well as the “Wildflower Capital of Texas” thanks to its 1,000+ species. Located south of Gonzales and north of Goliad, the community still has strong ties to its agricultural roots. Although a sighting of what many claim to be the mythical Chupacabra brought national …
This historic town in East Texas was named for Davy Crockett, who was believed to have camped at local springs on his way to the fateful battle at the Alamo. The city serves at the county seat for Houston County, which became the first county with the founding of the Republic of Texas. Today Crockett …
The tiny community of Crawford, with a population of under 700 residents, drew international attention with the 1999 arrival of two new residents: George W. and Laura Bush. The then-Texas Governor purchased the 1600-acre ranch, located northeast of town on Prairie Chapel Road, and constructed a home that soon became host to world leaders. Today …
Located eight miles north of Elgin on TX 95, this small village is home to about 600 families. It’s a quiet agricultural community although on weekends many Austinites like to visit for a few hours of country and western fun at the local dance hall. Attractions Huntington Sculpture Foundation. With its miles of surrounding agricultural …
Located near the halfway point between San Antonio and Laredo on I-35, Cotulla [how to pronounce] has been home to several notable residents including Lyndon Baines Johnson and short story author William Sidney Porter, better known as O. Henry. The town of just under 4,000 residents is a center for the area’s cattle and sheep …
Named for the Comanche tribe who once dominated the region, this community was established in the mid-1800s at the intersection of the Hill Country and the South Plains. Nearby Lake Proctor is favored for its camping, fishing and boating and the town boasts a historic courthouse square. Attractions Brennan Vineyards. Located near the center of …