In the first installment of “Little-Known Fact (About Texas),” David Courtney, a.k.a. the Texanist, looks into a Smithville, Texas, word so large you can see it from space.
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Sound Check: Terry Allen
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On the Taco Trail: Cuantos Tacos in Austin Boasts “Mexico City-Style Street Tacos”
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A Texas Artist Creates Detailed Images With Nothing but Her Lips
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You Can Lead Cows to Water, But Can You Make ’Em Swim Across the Colorado River?
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Small Town Smokers: Davila’s BBQ in Seguin Keeps the Tradition Alive
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Sound Check: Ghostland Observatory
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