No, it's not Texas City, Texas; it's a small town near Dallas with a name that says a lot without saying anything. Mildly displayed toughness that is quintessential "Texas".
Gunfights were pretty common in 1800's era Texas. The biggest one in Texas however wasn't between the town sheriff and some outlaws, it was between cops and student protestors.
Texas towns have long embraced the tradition of burying time capsules—little treasure troves of culture, memorabilia, and history. But with Texas' unpredictable weather, not all capsules survive. Here's a look at which communities took the plunge and what they hope to preserve for future generations.
It was 1951 when El Paso businessman and former Mayor Fred Hervey noticed that the times were changing as far as peoples shopping habits and there weren't very many places to buy groceries 24 hours a day.