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Paul McComb's 1885 railroad survey in Hudspeth County west of Crow Spring and the Guadalupe Salt Lakes details thousands of acres of fine and good black grama grass. This would soon change. The completion of the Southern Pacific . . . Read more Look inside

An anthology of short pieces and excerpts by humorists from Texas, ranging from the 19th century to the present. The topical sections include the frontier, embattled Texans, early times, cow country, minorities, politics and politicians, religion, outlaws, and the cities. Found Inside: "Father Casey once applied for an on-the-premises beer license for San Isidro, "He said he needed a beer license to keep his congregation together," said Judge Tom Neely of Sierra Blanca, the capital of Hudspeth County ... " Read more Look inside

"Mrs. Love asked me if I knew the story of the lost Gold of Chief Victorio, supposedly still hidden in a cave in the Eagle Mountains near Indian Hot Springs. When I said I didn't, she told an amazing story..." Read more Look inside

Resources:

Early Life in Texas County by County

Books about Texas People and Places

Amazing People from Texas County by County