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40 Things I Love About Texas

How much do I love Texas, my family's home since 1848? In honor of the 40th anniversary of Southern Living, here are 40 reasons, in no particular order except for the first and last.

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Biscuits, Cornbread, Kolackies, or Tortillas

Our African, European, Hispanic, Southern, and Western cultures are kneaded, patted, and baked into our breads. Early mornings in South Texas cities such as Harlingen, Brownsville, McAllen, and San Benito taste of pan dulce, cuernitos, and molletes.

Round Rock Donuts
Rush hour in Round Rock begins at 4 a.m. because of these famous doughnuts and other pastries.

Skyline Drive
Wait for night, drive up to road's end at Davis Mountains State Park, sit in the dark, and reach for millions of stars. Big and bright, aren't they? Run your finger along the hood of your car. Stardust.