The Texas Almanac tells us that, as of 2019, there are 1,223 incorporated municipalities in Texas and range in population from 18 in Los Ybanez to 2,325,489 in Houston. Texas has over 4,000 unincorporated communities. In 2024, there are 1225 incorporated Texas cities, which include 971 cities, 231 towns, and 23 villages. In Texas, cities are…
Keep ReadingTexas Outside covers the entire state of Texas divided into these regions. The Hill Country / Central Texas The Piney Woods / East Texas The North Central Plains / North Texas The Great Plains / Panhandle The Gulf Coastal Plains / South Texas (Gulf Coast (Padre Island?) The Big Bend Country / West Texas We…
Keep ReadingThe one silver lining to a grasshopper infestation cloud is that kids can easily catch them for fishing bait or a pet with little energy. Texas witnessed an overabundance of grasshopper nymphs this spring. Farmers, gardeners, ranchers detest seeing them at the beginning of each growing season. While some regions in Texas have received significant…
Keep ReadingLady Bird Lake holds a special place in Austin hearts. We have to go back to the 1970s to find that Texas' population grew more than twice as fast as the national average during the 1970s. And we go even further back to President Kennedy’s assassination and the power of Lyndon Baines Johnson’s (LBJ) presidency…
Keep ReadingTexas has it all, bayous, beaches, canyons, caves, deserts, forests, lakes, mountains, an ocean with 350 miles of coastline, prairies, rivers, and the only-in-Texas Hill Country. Texas’ extremely varied terrain comprises over 800 habitat types. Texas’ habitats support 540 species of birds and migratory birds, and 142 species of mammals, amphibians, and other animals. Texas…
Keep ReadingIf you're into wine and looking for a truly unforgettable experience, then you need to explore a Texas wine trail. From lush vineyards nestled in rolling hills to winding roads leading to breathtaking vistas, there's something special about the Lone Star State's premier wine country. Texas is home to some of the best wineries in…
Keep ReadingThe Compleat Angler author Izaak Walton famously said that he had “laid aside business and gone a-fishing.” Today, 370 years later, far too few of us follow his example. It isn’t only that we’re all plugged in, attached to devices, and hopelessly harried; it’s that, sadly, many people think of fly fishing as work--the last…
Keep ReadingWow, Boot Ranch is one very impressive Texas golf community. It may be one of the best golf communities in Texas. This review will tell you why we think it is one of the best Texas golf communities. Introduction to Boot Ranch Designed and built by PGA Pro Hal Sutton, Boot Ranch is a one-of-a-kind,…
Keep ReadingI don't know about you, but I hate cold weather. Even though Austin is known for it's moderate winters, it still gets too cold for me. More importantly, the rain, cold, and occasional snow flakes make it impossible for me to swing the golf club with all those layers of clothing. I look and feel…
Keep ReadingYuma, Arizona is home to some very good golf courses. Our Yuma, Arizona golf course reviews will give you an overview of the golf course, the slope and rating, and our opinion and rating of the course. We'll also provide several pictures to give you an idea of what the courses look like. During the…
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