National Championship Chuck Wagon Cook-Off®, Lubbock Every first weekend after Labor Day the city of Lubbock transforms itself into a cowboy capital as a national symposium honoring the western spirit gets underway. Cookoffs The annual Cook-Off boasts one of the oldest chuck wagon gatherings in the nation, with teams competing for trophy buckles, cash awards, …
These sister cities share a rich history in a Texas-sized industry: petroleum drilling and development. This area is the hub of the Permian Basin’s oil and gas reserves and many businesses in the city are related to the industry. Dog-Friendly Attractions in Midland and Odessa, Texas Hogan’s Run Dog Park. This large fenced dog park …
The city of San Angelo was built around Fort Concho, a frontier fort established in 1867. Today, the city is a ranching center and home of the largest wool and mohair market in the country. Located on the Concho River, a treasure of the region are the pink Concho River pearls. In fact, San Angelo …
This Panhandle town was named for the many Hereford cattle that once grazed here. Today cattle remain an important part of the city’s economy: an estimated three million head of cattle are moved through here every year and the town’s motto is “The Beef Capital of the World.” Hereford is the county seat of Deaf …
Named for George C. Childress, the main author of the Texas Declaration of Independence, Childress is the seat of Childress County and is a center for local agriculture. Established in 1876, the city is now known for its production of cotton, wheat, peanuts, and cattle. Hunting for deer, doves and feral hogs is also popular …
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) …
Big Spring is located where two landforms, the Edwards Plateau and the Caprock, converge. The area, once a stop on the Overland Trail in the 1800s, has been prized for centuries for its dependable water source. Today, those springs are part of Comanche Trail Park. Attractions Big Spring State Park. This smaller state park is …