Texas Institutions...

[THEU]

I would include Dr. Pepper, and Six Flags.

As far as rodeos go, Ft. Worth is the oldest indoor rodeo in the world. It is also the first rodeo to ever be broadcast live on the radio, and it is the longest running rodeo in the world. It runs for 17 days. Ft. Worth also introduced 'half time' or entertainment to the rodeo, having Gene Autry perform in the 40s. It was also the first rodeo broadcast on live tv, in 1958. Houston may be bigger as far as prize money goes today, but I would say that the Ft. Worth Livestock Show and Rodeo is more of a TX institution. Especially given that Ft. Worth is where the west begins, and it's much longer history as a cattle town.

 

[digitalhorn]

Southwest Airlines (if anyone hasn't put them down on their list yet)

 

[LITNIN HORN]

I think the Cadillac Ranch should also be mentioned.

 

[TXSNOS]

The San Antonio River Walk

 

[Y Sanchez]

Western Swing and all things that make Texas music unique

State Flag

The actual outline or the map of Texas

Chicken Fried Steak

Brisket

BBQ served on butcher paper

I know this is not about the unique places of Texas but if it were the Mt. Zion Church that serves BBQ in Huntsville would have to be on the lsit.

The pagentry of Friday night lights (no not the stupid tv show)

Deer Stands and feeders

The incredible variety of hunting and fishing opportunities

 

[Wild Bill]

1) I like the Galveston reference by Maduro.

2) The CTRC in SA is now at least equal or better than MD Anderson (I've been to both).

3) IMO, Dr Denton Cooley's program at St Luke's/Texas Heart Institute has overtaken Methodist in Houston and all of Texas as the best heart hospital.

 

[Longhorny630]

The Chicken Ranch outside La Grange, until Zindler shut it down.