My hometown Ft. Worth, Texas started as a sleepy outpost on the banks of the Trinity river. It would later grow into a bustling cattle shipping hub earning the nickname Cowtown. Today Fort Worth is one of the largest cities in the country and is part an even larger metropolitan area. In 2003, we knew … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Cowtown
Football and Life Lessons
Well this has been bouncing around in my head last week while hand was out of commission. One of the hot stories last week was about the Aledo High School's (Aledo, TX) 91-0 blow out of Western Hills High School (Ft. Worth, TX). An unnamed parent of a Western Hills football player filed a formal … Continue reading Football and Life Lessons
Sky Watch Friday: Somervell County Courthouse
The statue in the foreground Barnard's of the Brazos pays homage to Charles and Juana Barnard, founding patriarchs of Glen Rose. The bronze was sculpted by well-known local artist, Robert Summers. Big Rocks, Check out The Sky Watch Blog.
Sky Watch Friday: Stormy Day
Took this in July on our summer road trip. Big Rocks Park is located along the Paluxy River in Glen Rose, Texas. The river was down quite a bit. A much needed rain storm, was looming in the background. Big Rocks, Check out The Sky Watch Blog.
Sky Watch Friday: Welcome Aggieland
Texas A&M opened October 4, 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. it became the first public institution of higher education in Texas. The named changed in 1963 when A&M became a university. A&M was founded under the Morrill Act (land grant college). Under the Morrill Act A&M's purpose was to "leading … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Welcome Aggieland
Review: Fargo’s Pit BBQ
One of the places the we tried on our road trip this summer was Fargo's Pit BBQ in Bryan, Texas. Fargo was named in Texas Monthly prestigious Top 50 List. The Big Guy's brother, Fishing Guy also recommended Fargo's. The Fishing Guy knows BBQ. He is a pretty mean pit-master himself. Fargo's brisket is extremely … Continue reading Review: Fargo’s Pit BBQ
Crazy Random Week
I have intended to write several posts this week. It seems my week had a lot of blog worthy randomness. Since I didn't get it written and it is already Thursday night I'm going to roll it all into one stream of consciousness type thing. Random tidbits for the week: Police in Sherman Oaks, CA … Continue reading Crazy Random Week
The Dee Zone 