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San Angelo is where the best parts of West Texas come together. Known for great local food options, a lively downtown scene, and is home to the friendliest of people. What sets San Angelo apart is the beautiful outdoor landscapes.
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Geographical landmarks such as mountains, lone trees or isolated mesas, were very important to explorers and travelers as they found their way through unknown territory. In the Texas Panhandle, South Plains and counties east of the Llano Estacado, a new...
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Contributed by: Hutchinson County Museum THE BEALE WAGON ROAD – AMERICA’S FIRST INTERSTATE HIGHWAY Edward Fitzgerald “Ned” Beale (February 4, 1822 – April 22, 1893) was a national figure in 19th century America. He was naval officer, military general, explorer,...
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Odessa is a vibrant, energetic, and dynamic city in West Texas that boasts fresh air, awe-inspiring sunsets and the friendliest people you’ll ever meet! A visit to Odessa can put you in a replica of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, the cockpit of a World War II fighter plane or the only archive and leadership library dedicated to the Presidency.
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On April 13, 2012, the American Museum of Agriculture opened the doors of its new facility, the Alton Brazell Exhibit Hall, at 1121 Canyon Lake Drive. Over forty years ago, a handful of Lubbock civic leaders, including Alton Brazell, recognized...
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American Windmill Museum tells the story of the wind and the people behind the wind machines. The mission of the American Windmill Museum as an educational organization is to help diverse audiences explore the ways in which people have used...
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Established in 1867, along the banks of the Concho River, Fort Concho was built to protect frontier settlements, patrol and map the vast West Texas region, and quell hostile threats in the area. Constructed for the most part of native...
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CANYON, TEXAS — Beginning July 17 and running through January 23, 2021, Paul Chaplo’s exhibit, Amarillo Flights: Aerial Views of Llano Estacado Country will premiere at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. The one-person exhibit will showcase his personal aerial photography of the high plains...
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Hand-feed giraffes, watch lounging lions, and listen to singing parrots while soaking up the delightfully warm sunshine of spring at the Abilene Zoo. Home to more than 1,000 animals from around the world, the zoo gives you the chance to see...
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There are few places in West Texas that locals know and really don’t want you to find out about. One of the best is Balmorhea. With 3.5 million gallons at 76 degrees year round it’s the iconic oasis in the...
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