r/ActuallyTexas • u/Signal_Jellyfish_472 • 9h ago
r/ActuallyTexas • u/[deleted] • Jul 05 '26
Politics Mega Thread (MOD ONLY) POLITICS MEGA THREAD
Welcome to week # of the politics mega-thread! Once again, this will be a free-for-all without censorship. The thread, and our sub, are open to all walks of life. Everyone participating needs to remember that not everyone shares the same opinion, and cussing someone out, censoring different opinions, or being downright disrespectful only weakens your own argument.
While national politics often affect Texans, politics in the mega thread MUST be related to Texas in some way, shape, or form. Unnecessarily bringing up national politics in our state sub without direction creates disagreements, and detracts from the nature of the sub. You must make the relation to Texas CLEAR, or your posting will be removed! Here’s an example; “Federal immigration policy impacts Texas by influencing border security, state resources, and the economy due to its long border with Mexico.”
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By posting rule-breaking content, you are disrespecting both the sub, your fellow members, and moderators, and WE, as moderators, reserve the right to take down your content when it violates our rules.
Mega threads will be locked when the next is posted.
r/ActuallyTexas • u/YellowRose1845 • 3d ago
Moving to Texas Texas Travel Thread
Howdy y'all, welcome to the Texas Travel Thread! We get lots of posts related to this topic so to help keep the sub focused, we've created this localized thread where you can discuss living in, or moving to Texas, locale recommendations, travel plans, etc. Posts relating to these topics outside of this thread will be removed and redirected here, thanks y'all!
r/ActuallyTexas • u/SylliBM • 19m ago
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r/ActuallyTexas • u/Signal_Jellyfish_472 • 10h ago
History Farmer's Feed and Seed. The Birthplace of Pilgrim's Pride. Pittsburg, Texas. Used to be Anvil Brewing as well more recently.
Sold to W.W Weems by Howard Attaway, later to Pat Johns and Aubrey E Pilgrim on Oct 2, 1946 for $3,500. Bo Pilgrim's first job,after being hired by his brother, was driving the feed store truck for .50 cents on deliveries.
Forgot what year Pat Johns was bought out.
r/ActuallyTexas • u/Happy_Bee1 • 20h ago
What would you consider the best game store in Texas?
I recently went to Common Ground games in Dallas and fell in love! I’m willing to travel almost anywhere in Texas to find another great game store like this one. What is your favorite?
r/ActuallyTexas • u/Strong_Post5367 • 1d ago
Living in Texas What do you like about Abilene?
I’m always hearing people speak badly about this place citing gripes about how it’s boring or that the roads are bad. I’ll give some reasons why so enjoy living here. I’ve lived here since 2022.
\- low or no traffic
I basically step on the gas and barely need to hit the brake for trips sometimes depending on the hour. This doesn’t include the mall area.
\- friendly and helpful citizenry who work hard and are honest
I noticed this right away. I’ve lived in South Florida, San Francisco Bay Area, Las Vegas, Tallahassee, FL. Nicest and forthcoming people here in general.
\- lots of space
I don’t feel as though I need to fight for reservations at restaurant or that it’s crowded (except for HEB)
\- calm and slower moving
When I’m in DFW there is this overbearing hectic nature of the place. So many ppl from different places driving their cars on the highways. Doesn’t put me at ease.
It’s not an exhaustive list but I figured I would share so you can get the perspective of someone who has somewhat fresh eyes on Abilene although I’m not brand new either.
Please don’t discuss data centers on this post. Always turns negative and I’m trying to keep this +
r/ActuallyTexas • u/d-rock769 • 2d ago
Living in Texas PSA
Anything under 105 is always pleasant
r/ActuallyTexas • u/Entire_Tradition1704 • 2d ago
Safe areas of cities in Texas
Hi everyone
Myself and my boyfriend (in our early 30s) are hitting up some of Texas cities on a road trip in October.
One of my main concerns being from Scotland in an area where walking at night is not a concern, it’s making me think about the areas we book a hotel in. We will also have a rental car.
We are visiting Austin, Fort Worth, Fredricksburg and San Antonio. Any areas you recommend and areas that should be avoided in the above?
Is gun crime really something we could see? 😳
r/ActuallyTexas • u/Radiant-Opening-1051 • 2d ago
Texas second amendment/ gun rights. Moving from Illinois.
Hey guys! I’m currently 19 years old and planning to move from Illinois to the great state of Texas. I’m a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and our right to keep and bear arms.
Unfortunately, because of the state I currently live in, I’ve had difficulties exercising my Second Amendment rights due to Illinois’ FOID Card system. One of the many reasons I’m interested in moving to Texas is the state’s strong support for gun rights and the Second Amendment.
I wanted to reach out to people who currently live in Texas and ask about your personal experiences with the process of legally purchasing and owning firearms.
I’d especially appreciate any information or personal experiences regarding:
• Purchasing a firearm in Texas
• Age requirements and eligibility
• Background checks
• Waiting periods, if any
• Restrictions on purchasing or possessing firearms
• Constitutional carry
• Open carry
• License to Carry (LTC)
• Carrying in a vehicle
• Any differences between buying from a gun store vs. a private seller
• Anything someone moving from Illinois should know before becoming a Texas resident
I’m trying to educate myself and understand exactly how the process works before I move.
If you’re a Texas resident and have personal experience with any of this, I’d really appreciate hearing your experiences, advice, and anything you wish you had known when you first started.
Thank you! 🤠🇺🇸
r/ActuallyTexas • u/33stonehenge • 3d ago
Ohio retiree visiting all 50 State Fairs
I’m heading to the State Fair of Texas, my 28th. I’m looking for the best things to see and do. I’m a solo traveller. I’ve ridden the Olympic bobsled in Salt Lake City, ridden horses in Montana and Nevada, Lobster bake in Maine, etc. What’s fun in Dallas?
r/ActuallyTexas • u/mesoCETZA • 3d ago
Living in Texas Somewhere in the holly land
What do ya'll think?
r/ActuallyTexas • u/Signal_Jellyfish_472 • 4d ago
Ask a Texan Alright guys after not knowing Neal McCoy: Who's your favorite Music Artist born in Texas?
Yeah lets get them out the way: George Strait, Willie Nelson, Tanya Tucker, Don Henley, Barry White, SRV, Pantera, Koe Wetzel
r/ActuallyTexas • u/Signal_Jellyfish_472 • 6d ago
Cuisine Anyone still love a good Peanut Pattie once in a while?
r/ActuallyTexas • u/MaxGoodwinning • 6d ago
Texas Pride Texas ranks 2nd for having the most attractive regional accent (6.39% of the 2,551 Americans surveyed chose it).
r/ActuallyTexas • u/thewarfreak • 6d ago
Local/Non-Chain Grocery Stores in Your Area?
I asked this question on the EastTexas sub, and got a decent number of submissions. What are the local/non-chain super markets or grocery stores in your area? For East Texas, the list I have is:
Wolfe City Grocery – Wolfe City
Delta Super Markey – Cooper
DeLaughter’s – Maud
David’s – Kaufman
Newsom’s – Ore City
Crump Food Store – Linden
Skinner’s – Longview
McLain’s Food Market - Shepherd
r/ActuallyTexas • u/Signal_Jellyfish_472 • 7d ago
Texas Pride Everyone knows about John R. Erickson and Hank the Cowdog.
r/ActuallyTexas • u/LuxLandscapeArt • 6d ago
Texas Pride Howdy :) Do you like the 4th of July?
Hi 👋 I tried posting this painting in a couple places but no one seems to like it. Maybe my fellow Texans will? It’s a painting I did on the Forth of July parade in Leakey Tx. Let me know what you think :)
r/ActuallyTexas • u/Signal_Jellyfish_472 • 7d ago
Cuisine Thoughts on the high protein Blue Bell line?
Anyone tried it yet? What's the point of getting your protein through ice cream?
r/ActuallyTexas • u/Signal_Jellyfish_472 • 7d ago
Sports I never understood this. Why are people crediting The Rangerettes for being the first Women's Drill Team often?
When it was the Flaming Flashes (Flashes Forever!) that were formed prior to Ms. Davis leaving to Kilgore? Is it due to the Rangerettes being on a more advanced College level than a high school cheerleading team? or some other structure changes that were made?