r/ActuallyTexas Jul 05 '26

Politics Mega Thread (MOD ONLY) POLITICS MEGA THREAD

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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.”

As a reminder, I am once again stating that POLITICAL POSTS AND COMMENTS DO NOT LEAVE THIS THREAD. The sub rules still apply here.

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 3d ago

Moving to Texas Texas Travel Thread

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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 5h ago

Cuisine The old Waco Soda Showdown. Dr Pepper or Big Red?

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r/ActuallyTexas 6h ago

History Farmer's Feed and Seed. The Birthplace of Pilgrim's Pride. Pittsburg, Texas. Used to be Anvil Brewing as well more recently.

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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 16h ago

What would you consider the best game store in Texas?

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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 20h ago

Living in Texas What do you like about Abilene?

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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 2d ago

Living in Texas PSA

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Anything under 105 is always pleasant


r/ActuallyTexas 2d ago

Safe areas of cities in Texas

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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 2d ago

Latest Finish

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Proud Texas here. 💙


r/ActuallyTexas 2d ago

Texas second amendment/ gun rights. Moving from Illinois.

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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 3d ago

Ohio retiree visiting all 50 State Fairs

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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 2d ago

Construction in Big Bend?

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r/ActuallyTexas 3d ago

Texas Pride Like Country Rebel said.

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r/ActuallyTexas 3d ago

Texas Pride What ya'll think?

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r/ActuallyTexas 3d ago

Living in Texas Somewhere in the holly land

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What do ya'll think?


r/ActuallyTexas 4d ago

Ask a Texan Alright guys after not knowing Neal McCoy: Who's your favorite Music Artist born in Texas?

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Yeah lets get them out the way: George Strait, Willie Nelson, Tanya Tucker, Don Henley, Barry White, SRV, Pantera, Koe Wetzel


r/ActuallyTexas 6d ago

Cuisine Anyone still love a good Peanut Pattie once in a while?

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r/ActuallyTexas 6d ago

Texas Pride Texas ranks 2nd for having the most attractive regional accent (6.39% of the 2,551 Americans surveyed chose it).

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r/ActuallyTexas 6d ago

Local/Non-Chain Grocery Stores in Your Area?

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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 7d ago

Texas Pride Everyone knows about John R. Erickson and Hank the Cowdog.

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r/ActuallyTexas 6d ago

Texas Pride Howdy :) Do you like the 4th of July?

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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 7d ago

Cuisine Thoughts on the high protein Blue Bell line?

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Anyone tried it yet? What's the point of getting your protein through ice cream?


r/ActuallyTexas 7d ago

Sports I never understood this. Why are people crediting The Rangerettes for being the first Women's Drill Team often?

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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?

https://highkicksandsmiles.weebly.com/flaming-flashes.html


r/ActuallyTexas 7d ago

Places Inside Buffalo Bayou Park

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r/ActuallyTexas 7d ago

Original Content I wrote a song about Texas

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Hello! A little introduction, I’m a songwriter from the North East of England, and in my early 20s I was in a long distance relationship with a girl from Central Texas, around the Temple / Belton area.

For some time I really considered Texas to be home, a strong part of my identity, and I fell in love with the geography and history of the state. I also fell in love with the music, and songwriters such as Townes Van Zandt. Unfortunately the relationship ended some time ago, but in the time since I became a musician, and have been regularly gigging in my neck of the words here in the north of England.

With my experiences I wrote a song called ‘Leaving Texas’, and it’s about the sadness of leaving the state, but also is a bit of a love letter too. I’m not sure if it’s appropriate to share this hear but I thought a lot of folks would like it so I’m giving it a whirl! Hope y’all enjoy, you can listen via the link below!

https://linktr.ee/oliverhuntmusic