Category Archives: Only In Texas

The Gates of Hell

Posted on 7 September 2011 by morningtower

Photos are starting to just pop up everywhere, so I thought I’d share a couple I found on KXAN, a local news station. (see below) A few folks have asked me if we are prepared to evacuate, and yes, we … Continue reading →

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When Hell Breaks Loose

Posted on 6 September 2011 by morningtower

I didn’t realize how much fire affected me until I started reading the reports of all the fires and homes being lost and livestock and pets being in harm’s way.  Suddenly, it all came rushing back to me, the memories … Continue reading →

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Armored Yard Bandits

Posted on 17 May 2011 by Valarie

Okay, this post should probably go under the “Only In Texas” section, but I thought my title was a bit more catchy, LOL!  We have been absolutely baffled by a phenomenon that keeps taking place in our front yard.  We … Continue reading →

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Capital Tour & Tea Party Lady

Posted on 20 November 2010 by Valarie

On Wednesday, Abby and I went with our homeschool group to tour the Capital Building and Visitor Center downtown. It was a lot of fun for both of us, and we learned some things that we hadn’t known before, such … Continue reading →

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Texas Cheese!

Posted on 12 November 2010 by Valarie

Texans are proud of their state, and have very creative ways of expressing that fact. While I was at H.E.B. the other day (a grocery store “only in Texas”) I saw this: I think it speaks for itself!

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Sam Bass and The Hairy Man

Posted on 15 October 2010 by Valarie

While there is actually not much of a connection between Sam Bass and The Hairy Man, it does make a great title for a blog post, doesn’t it?   So why mention either of them, and who are they anyway?  … Continue reading →

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Only In Texas

Posted on 24 September 2010 by Valarie

Okay, this edition of “Only In Texas” is of a more serious nature, although Mom and I did find some humor in it.  I get an email newsletter from the Texas Homeschool Coalition, and it tends to be rather political.  … Continue reading →

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Only In Texas

Posted on 19 September 2010 by Valarie

Well, not really only in Texas, but we do have a lot of ‘em here!  When we went up to Sweetwater for my brother-in-law’s wedding, Gaylon caught a Horny Toad.  Yes, there really is such a thing, and yes, they … Continue reading →

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Only In Texas

Posted on 3 September 2010 by Valarie

Yep.  Everything really is bigger here.  Even the Cactus!  This picture was taken at the Alamo back in July.

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Only In Texas

Posted on 27 August 2010 by Valarie

One of the Texas tourism mottoes is “Texas: It’s like a whole other country.”  And that is so very true!  There are in fact quite a few things that we’ve noticed that are uniquely Texan.  So, I’ve decided to add … Continue reading →

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