The Coastal Plains ends at the Balcones Escarpment, where tremors have occurred. Northwest of this fault, the land extends into the Texas Hill Country and into the tablelands of the Edwards Plateau to the south and the North Central Plains to the north. The entire region varies from about ...
Texas Geography The geography of Texas is as diverse as its people. This sprawling state, which boasts of theRio Grandeand Brazos rivers, is the second largest in the United States. Its landscapes are a mix of deserts, woodlands, and coastal swamps. This southern state is bordered to the ...
14. Corpus Christi On the banks of the Gulf of Mexico,Corpus Christiis famous for its coastal beauty. In fact, Alonzo de Pineda was so enamored when he discovered this region in the 16th century that he named it after the Feast Day of Corpus Christi. 500 years later, the town’s ...
Important Cities and Towns Texas has two global cities as Houston and Dallas hold the title of "Gamma World City" by the Globalization and World Cities Study Group & Network (GaWC). Ranked by population of cities (incorporated municipalities), the five largest cities in Texas are Houston, San...
Washington, TX 77880 (936) 878-2214 Website Save Map Independence Trail Region Partners The Texas Independence Trail Region is a nonprofit organization and proud member of the Texas Historical Commission’s Texas Heritage Trails Program. Learn More...
From small towns to big cities, we love a good rodeo here in Texas. Growing up in the small town of Vernon, Texas, I was introduced to the pomp of a Texas rodeo at a very young age. The Santa Rosa Roundup takes place across 4 days in mid-May every year and attracts professional ...
And there you have it—the best Texas road trip itinerary for a week-long adventure. From the bustling city life in Dallas and Austin to the charming small towns and scenic wine trails, this journey offers a little bit of everything. So pack your bags, grab your map, and get ready for...
known as "boat people," lacked formal education and English proficiency, which posed employment challenges soon after arrival. These latter waves of Vietnamese turned to their homegrown fishing skills for survival and eventually settled in coastal towns along the Gulf of Mexico and eastern seaboard....
Northeast up FM 1847 at Arroyo City, the Wharf does a better-than-average job on that old coastal bugaboo, frying: oysters, frogs’ legs, chicken, and hush puppies have a light touch; the sturdy onion rings are the real item; and there’s a perfectly decent salad bar (world’s worst...
Map Independence Trail Region 07Seguin A CONCRETE PAST Rich with pecans, walnuts and history, Seguin is the seat of Guadalupe County and one of the oldest towns in Texas, founded by frontier rangers in 1838. Originally called… Details