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DOMAIN OF TEXAS and its COLONIES HOWDY FROM TEXAS (TEJAS) This ain’t no bull. We ain’t never heerd of Alasky. We’ve always been the biggest. Why Brewster county in Texas is bigger than the whole state of Rode Island. YA’LL COME (EVER CHANCE YE GIT). I’m a native of YANKEE-LAND. They have the hand symbol upside down.

DOMAIN OF TEXAS and its COLONIES

HOWDY FROM TEXAS (TEJAS)

This ain’t no bull. We ain’t never heerd of Alasky. We’ve always been the biggest. Why Brewster county in Texas is bigger than the whole state of Rode Island. YA’LL COME (EVER CHANCE YE GIT).

I’m a native of YANKEE-LAND. They have the hand symbol upside down.

THE TEXAS RANGER THE PRESENT DAY TEXAS RANGER The colorful history of Texas is replete with the tales of brave deeds, thrilling action, and dangerous missions performed by a small band of men who enjoy a special place of honor in the hearts of all America. To say “all America” is pushing it, I think.

THE TEXAS RANGER

THE PRESENT DAY TEXAS RANGER

The colorful history of Texas is replete with the tales of brave deeds, thrilling action, and dangerous missions performed by a small band of men who enjoy a special place of honor in the hearts of all America.

To say “all America” is pushing it, I think.

SEASONS GREETINGS FROM TEXAS No comment here. I welcome yours. Maybe a Perry joke?

SEASONS GREETINGS FROM TEXAS

No comment here. I welcome yours. Maybe a Perry joke?

TEXAS TEEPEES Greetings from Texas Teepees with tables inside for tourists at a roadside park on Highway 80 and Interstate 10 between Sierra Blanca and El Paso, Texas. Sierra Blanca mountain is seen in background.

TEXAS TEEPEES

Greetings from Texas

Teepees with tables inside for tourists at a roadside park on Highway 80 and Interstate 10 between Sierra Blanca and El Paso, Texas. Sierra Blanca mountain is seen in background.

TEXAS EGO These two ladies have an answer to the OHIO postcard that I posted on Friday. TEXARKANA U.S.A. A Texan’s map of the United States as seen as you enter the Texas side of Texarkana.

TEXAS EGO

These two ladies have an answer to the OHIO postcard that I posted on Friday.

TEXARKANA U.S.A.

A Texan’s map of the United States as seen as you enter the Texas side of Texarkana.

BALANCED ROCK “Hey! Move your fanny! I’m trying to get a picture of the rock!” The Balanced Rock near Fredricksburg, Texas

BALANCED ROCK

“Hey! Move your fanny! I’m trying to get a picture of the rock!”

The Balanced Rock near Fredricksburg, Texas

JEWFISH (formerly known as?) This giant fish, weighing 664 lbs. was caught on a 100 lb. line by Robert Hurst of Angleton, Texas during the Freeport Jaycees Annual Fishing Fiesta and won for him a trophy for the largest Jewfish caught during the Fiesta. The Jewfish, caught up and down the Gulf Coast, though not a fighting fish, is a “day’s work” to bring in because of its tremendous size and weight. From an article by Mike Thomas in the Orlando (Florida) Sentinal in 2004: “Three years ago, the seven-member Committee on Names of Fishes, changed the name of jewfish to goliath grouper. This was done at the behest of a Georgia biologist who felt the name jewfish lacked sensitivity. Rabbi Bruce Diamond of Fort Myers was not impressed: ‘I tell you, in the universe of things that need to change, the name of a big grouper is low on the list. I also might point out that the fish’s new namesake made a career out of killing Jews until he ran into David’.” Fish fail.

JEWFISH (formerly known as?)

This giant fish, weighing 664 lbs. was caught on a 100 lb. line by Robert Hurst of Angleton, Texas during the Freeport Jaycees Annual Fishing Fiesta and won for him a trophy for the largest Jewfish caught during the Fiesta. The Jewfish, caught up and down the Gulf Coast, though not a fighting fish, is a “day’s work” to bring in because of its tremendous size and weight.

From an article by Mike Thomas in the Orlando (Florida) Sentinal in 2004:

“Three years ago, the seven-member Committee on Names of Fishes, changed the name of jewfish to goliath grouper. This was done at the behest of a Georgia biologist who felt the name jewfish lacked sensitivity.

Rabbi Bruce Diamond of Fort Myers was not impressed: ‘I tell you, in the universe of things that need to change, the name of a big grouper is low on the list. I also might point out that the fish’s new namesake made a career out of killing Jews until he ran into David’.”

Fish fail.

RADIO CHURCH OF GOD Big Sandy, Texas

RADIO CHURCH OF GOD

Big Sandy, Texas

TEXAS POTATO BEING HAULED TO MARKET

TEXAS POTATO BEING HAULED TO MARKET

HI FROM SHAMROCK, TEXAS Mayor of Shamrock at bottom right? Verso:“Entering SHAMROCK, TEXAS on scenic 4-lane highway U.S. 66 and Interstate 40. Thousands of tourists visit this fast growing wheat and cattle town each year.” And what do the thousands of tourists do in Shamrock?

HI FROM SHAMROCK, TEXAS

Mayor of Shamrock at bottom right?

Verso:
“Entering SHAMROCK, TEXAS on scenic 4-lane highway U.S. 66 and Interstate 40. Thousands of tourists visit this fast growing wheat and cattle town each year.”

And what do the thousands of tourists do in Shamrock?

The COWBOYS are BIGGER in TEXAS Verso:“BIG TEXThe world’s tallest cowboy, 60 feet high, at the entrance to the State Fair Grounds, the world’s largest State Fair, Dallas, Texas.” To my brain, a STATE fair takes place in a STATE in the United STATES, so calling it the WORLD’S largest is inflating the brag. Everything else in Texas, however, is the World’s Largest.

The COWBOYS are BIGGER in TEXAS

Verso:
“BIG TEX
The world’s tallest cowboy, 60 feet high, at the entrance to the State Fair Grounds, the world’s largest State Fair, Dallas, Texas.”

To my brain, a STATE fair takes place in a STATE in the United STATES, so calling it the WORLD’S largest is inflating the brag. Everything else in Texas, however, is the World’s Largest.

THE HANDS ON BUTTS POSE… …of the Southwest Texas State University Strutters. Verso:”The Strutters have appeared on ABC, CBS and NBC TV networks. Their performances include: Collegiate football, the opening of Houston’s Astrodome, movies, TV commercials, National car races, Presidential inaugurations.” 

THE HANDS ON BUTTS POSE…

…of the Southwest Texas State University Strutters.

Verso:
”The Strutters have appeared on ABC, CBS and NBC TV networks. Their performances include: Collegiate football, the opening of Houston’s Astrodome, movies, TV commercials, National car races, Presidential inaugurations.” 

TEXAS—AMERICA’S FUN-TIER! I see much subtext behind that smile. Please check out the Tumblr Chicken Fried State. It has what is wonderfully kitschy and American like BAD POSTCARDS, but focused on one state: Chicken Fried. Verso:“Discover the fun, the contrast, the world of difference awaiting you in Texas—America’s Fun-tier! A colorful packet of Texas travel materials—where to go, what to do and see—is yours free! Just fill in your name and address below, and mail this postcard.”  Not postage paid, however. They want you to stamp it.

TEXAS—AMERICA’S FUN-TIER!

I see much subtext behind that smile.

Please check out the Tumblr Chicken Fried State. It has what is wonderfully kitschy and American like BAD POSTCARDS, but focused on one state: Chicken Fried.

Verso:
“Discover the fun, the contrast, the world of difference awaiting you in Texas—America’s Fun-tier! A colorful packet of Texas travel materials—where to go, what to do and see—is yours free! Just fill in your name and address below, and mail this postcard.” 

Not postage paid, however. They want you to stamp it.

RIDING CLUB FASHIONHappy New York Fashion Week! “FOR RIDING CLUBS. Custom Tailored Suits of True Wash and Wear Sailcloth with Trims. Custom Tailored fine Satin Shirts. Six Inch Fringe.RALPH GARZA, P.O. Box 821, San Antonio 6, Texas” What did fringe in Western fashion evolve from? Is is fashion, or function, or both?

RIDING CLUB FASHION
Happy New York Fashion Week!

“FOR RIDING CLUBS. Custom Tailored Suits of True Wash and Wear Sailcloth with Trims. Custom Tailored fine Satin Shirts. Six Inch Fringe.
RALPH GARZA, P.O. Box 821, San Antonio 6, Texas”

What did fringe in Western fashion evolve from? Is is fashion, or function, or both?