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In the eastern part of this most western state lies Palestine, a quiet city where bed and breakfasts abound are taken in by the breeze of magnolia and pine trees, all carrying that Texan scent of the south.
Palestine is a city still living in 19th and early 20th century America, with buildings still reminiscent of the time's architecture. In fact, the city holds the 100 year-old and still prod [...]
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As of the year 2000, Palmview South in the Hidalgo County, Texas has recorded 6,219 residents in a total area of 3.0 square miles. The city is a very unpretentious one, holding typical amenities minus the extravagant nature of its peers; there are a total of only 21 publicized establishments in the city. Consider also the admirably lower cost of living in Palmview South, still reflective of its cu [...]
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The sizes of the roads rival the skies in Pampa, Texas, which is located in the Northern regions of the state. With a total area of 8.7 square miles and a population of 17,887 (as of 2000), one should already realize that this is perfect for anyone wishing to find some breathing space; in size, it is second only to Amarillo in the Texas Panhandle. Tourists can perhaps find the Top 'O Texas Rodeo, [...]
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Paris without the Helen and Paris without the original tower: Paris, Texas. The city's name is not uncommon to the country; there is one in Tennessee, another in Michigan and a New Paris in Ohio. However, one can definitely note the humorous and lighthearted nature of the locals, as they build a replica of the Eiffel tower in 1993 (with a big cowboy hat on top for good measure), and as they cal [...]
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Pasadena, nicknamed the Strawberry Capitol, is the second largest city in Harris County. Not surprisingly, the city holds a population of 141,674 people. Pasadena houses the Battleship Texas Museum, which was the first of its kind in the country, and is not so far from the San Jacinto Monument, the world's tallest stone column memorial dedicated to the memory of Texas' independence from Mexico. [...]
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Originally a small community called Mark Belt, Pearland was given breath on November, 1893 due to the bountiful pear trees growing in the community (yes, itÂ’s not pronounced pearl land ). Now, Pearland is the 10th fastest growing city in the state of Texas.
Once an agriculturally-based city, having been dubbed an agricultural Eden by early developers, it is now chiefly white-collar. The [...]
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County seats are known for their heritage, featuring historic courthouses and preserving structures in the infant years of a county. Pearsall, the seat of Frio County, is not one to remain behind. The charm of this small city of only over 7,000 residents relies on its thick history. From railroad trucks, to early windmills, to a 500-seat opera house, to its oil boom in the early 1900s, the city is [...]
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LetÂ’s say youÂ’re sick of staying indoors and feel the need to have a weekend getaway in the midst of nature. LetÂ’s say you want to see Texan history not just behind the museum glass but through unique exhibitions, festivals and tours that celebrate its heritage. LetÂ’s say you feel the desire to go hiking in an amazing trail, see area lakes and retire at the end of the day in an en [...]
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One word for a theme: rodeo.
The worldÂ’s first rodeo took place in the unassuming yet great city of Pecos, Texas in July 4, 1883.
Pecos is the seat of Reeves County and its bravado comes from its rodeo heritage and its production of the worldÂ’s best cantaloupes. Western History is best experienced in this city of culture and heritage.
With a great calendar of annual events, the [...]
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The seat of Ochiltree County may be hard to come by in online attraction maps, but this city has welcomed guests to the county in real Texas style: breakfast burritos, performing arts, the great outdoors, and sports. A genteel town in the grand tradition of the State of Texas, Perryton might just be the place for home-hunting retirees.
This is the best place for the outdoor activities, shoppin [...]
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Pflugerville is an American city in Williamson and Travis Counties in Texas, United States. As of the 2000 census, the cityÂ’s population was 16,335 and then almost doubled to 27,531 in 2005. But following the annexation of several neighborhoods in 2007, the city is now looking at a bigger population of 40,003.
In 1849, the Henry Pfluger family settled in an area 15 miles off the Colorado Ri [...]
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Pharr is an American city in Hidalgo County in Texas, United States. According to the 2000 census, PharrÂ’s population is at 46,660. The city is connected to the Mexican city of Reynosa, Tamaulipas by bridge. Pharr is part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission Metropolitan Area.
The US Census Bureau says the city of Pharr has a total area of 53.9 km2 (20.8 square miles) which is 0.5% water and the [...]
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Located in the heart of West Texas, the city of Plainview is a stunner (and that is not just in tourism terms, mind you). This community of 22,000 is a great place for residence as it offers the conveniences and amenities of larger cities yet its ambiance remains rural-humble. Seemingly impossible, but that is what Plainview is and how everything works inside its premises. Plainview's residents be [...]
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A wealthy northern suburb near the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Plano is a great place to visit for recreation as well as to consider when looking for attractive real estate properties. The ninth largest city in Texas offers a bagful of perks not only to tourists looking for fun things to see and do but also to those with real estate pursuits.
In real estate lingo, Plano is synonymous to first- [...]
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With just over nine and a half thousand residents, Pleasanton, Texas would never be considered a big city. Pleasanton happens to be one of the six cities found in the Texas county of Atacosa (it used to be the county seat, but later on the seat was moved to Jourdantown), and it is also part of the rather well-known San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area. While the town is, supposedly, rather [...]
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As of 2007, the community of Pollock, Texas had nearly nine and a half thousand residents and it's likely that they've grown in number since then (after all, back in 1990, Pollok only had three hundred residents and three businesses going for it). Found in Angelina, Texas, Pollok is said to be a city/community that is yet to be incorporated. What this means is that Pollok does not have a municip [...]
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The city of Port Arthur in Texas, United States of America is known for its many natives that have been well known throughout the world. Located in the Jefferson County area, which is within the borders of the Beaumont-Port Arthur Metropolitan Statistical Area in Texas, Port Arthur is where famous music legend Janis Joplin came from as well as Robert Rauschenberg who was a famous artist. The cit [...]
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One of the cities that make up the entire United States division of the Calhoun County, Texas is Port Lavaca. The city of Port Lavaca is home to a population of 12,035 according to the last records from the 2000 census. Port Lavaca, Texas is the city that is considered the county seat of Calhoun County. The city of Port Lavaca is also a part of the Victoria, Texas, Metropolitan Statistical Area. P [...]
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Port Neches is located entirely in the Texas Coastal Praire. And because of being so, this city in Jefferson Country exudes that clean, downtown ambiance that many tourists find attractive. The greater Neches River Basin makes activities such as fishing, hunting, birding and boating readily available in the city. Many tourists also visit the city for the Port Neches RiverFest. This 4 day festival [...]
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The city of Portland is a great place to visit for recreation. Located on two bays, this city in Nueces and San Patricio Counties offers a wide range of water sports and other leisure activities to interested tourists. Tourists can go fishing, boating, sailing, swimming, water skiing, and birding in Portland. Tourists can also have fun in the city by exploring Sunset Lake. This nature park on the [...]
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