It’s always interesting traveling in Texas. I love the unusual names of some of the towns. Bug Tussle Texas, yes that’s right there really is a Bug Tussle. 
Bug Tussle is at the junction of Farm Road 1550 and State Highway 34, ten miles south of Honey Grove and five miles north of Ladonia in southeastern Fannin County. The community was initially called Truss, after John Truss, who settled there. It was founded in the 1890s and had a post office in 1893-94. Later the town's name was changed to Bug Tussle. At least three explanations exist for this unusual name. Click here to read more about Bug Tussle Texas.
Our travels took us through the birthplace of the Republic of Texas. Washington Texas was the site of the 1836 General Convention which would decide the fate of Texas. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site is revered as the site of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836. Washington remained a town of some prominence in early Texas until the eve of the Civil War. The state park encompasses the site of the historic town (1836).
Washington was the first county seat of Washington County in 1836, the capitol of Texas from 1842 to 1845, and the home of the last president of the Republic of Texas, Anson Jones. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, the seat of Texas Independence, is the center each year for the Texas Independence Day Celebration. Click here to read more about Washington on the Brazos.
It wouldn’t be summer without ice cream and the best ice cream in the world is made in Brenham Texas.
Blue Bell Ice Cream - It all started on a hot
summer day when local farmers decided to establish the Brenham Creamery Company and make butter from excess cream brought in by area farmers. A few years later the creamery began making ice cream and delivering it to neighbors by horse and wagon. It was in 1930 that the company changed its name to Blue Bell Creameries after the native Texas bluebell wildflower. Click here to visit the Blue Bell Ice Cream website.
One of my clients meetings was in La Grange Texas. There is a lot of history to this Texas town. You probably recognize it from is questionable reputation as the home of the Chicken Ranch, but did you know it was almost the site of our state capitol? Founded near a Colorado River crossing used by Indians and Spanish explorers, the City of La Grange’s development resonates with themes predominant across Texas history.
The earliest residents (evidence dates them back to 1527) were Tonkawa and Comanche Indians who pursued the great herds of buffalo. White settlers began moving into the area began as early as the 1820s, fueled by cheap land grants given by Stephen F. Austin. Indian raids continued until the 1840s.
In 1826, a twin blockhouse called Moore's Fort was built within what is now the city limits. By 1831, a small community had developed and in 1837, a town was platted. When the Congress of the Republic of Texas established Fayette County the same year, La Grange became its seat of government. Fayette County is named after the Marquis de Lafayette, a Revolutionary War hero. The City of La Grange takes its name from his chateau to which he retired. Click here to learn more about La Grange Texas history.
Ok, so you really want to know more about the famous Chicken Ranch. Well read on - - - Even though it has been closed for more than 30 years, the legendary brothel is still intriguing. When it comes to instant name recognition no other house of prostitution can match the Chicken Ranch.
What made the Chicken Ranch so special? First longevity comes to mind. One of the oldest brothels in Texas, the questionable business operated for more than 130 years. According to the legend, there wasn’t much cash around during the Great Depression so patrons would trade chickens for services rendered. The girls never went hungry and the Chicken Ranch moniker stuck. Click here to learn more about the Chicken Ranch.
Bug Tussle is at the junction of Farm Road 1550 and State Highway 34, ten miles south of Honey Grove and five miles north of Ladonia in southeastern Fannin County. The community was initially called Truss, after John Truss, who settled there. It was founded in the 1890s and had a post office in 1893-94. Later the town's name was changed to Bug Tussle. At least three explanations exist for this unusual name. Click here to read more about Bug Tussle Texas.
Our travels took us through the birthplace of the Republic of Texas. Washington Texas was the site of the 1836 General Convention which would decide the fate of Texas. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site is revered as the site of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836. Washington remained a town of some prominence in early Texas until the eve of the Civil War. The state park encompasses the site of the historic town (1836).Washington was the first county seat of Washington County in 1836, the capitol of Texas from 1842 to 1845, and the home of the last president of the Republic of Texas, Anson Jones. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, the seat of Texas Independence, is the center each year for the Texas Independence Day Celebration. Click here to read more about Washington on the Brazos.
It wouldn’t be summer without ice cream and the best ice cream in the world is made in Brenham Texas.
Blue Bell Ice Cream - It all started on a hot
summer day when local farmers decided to establish the Brenham Creamery Company and make butter from excess cream brought in by area farmers. A few years later the creamery began making ice cream and delivering it to neighbors by horse and wagon. It was in 1930 that the company changed its name to Blue Bell Creameries after the native Texas bluebell wildflower. Click here to visit the Blue Bell Ice Cream website.One of my clients meetings was in La Grange Texas. There is a lot of history to this Texas town. You probably recognize it from is questionable reputation as the home of the Chicken Ranch, but did you know it was almost the site of our state capitol? Founded near a Colorado River crossing used by Indians and Spanish explorers, the City of La Grange’s development resonates with themes predominant across Texas history.
The earliest residents (evidence dates them back to 1527) were Tonkawa and Comanche Indians who pursued the great herds of buffalo. White settlers began moving into the area began as early as the 1820s, fueled by cheap land grants given by Stephen F. Austin. Indian raids continued until the 1840s.
In 1826, a twin blockhouse called Moore's Fort was built within what is now the city limits. By 1831, a small community had developed and in 1837, a town was platted. When the Congress of the Republic of Texas established Fayette County the same year, La Grange became its seat of government. Fayette County is named after the Marquis de Lafayette, a Revolutionary War hero. The City of La Grange takes its name from his chateau to which he retired. Click here to learn more about La Grange Texas history.
Ok, so you really want to know more about the famous Chicken Ranch. Well read on - - - Even though it has been closed for more than 30 years, the legendary brothel is still intriguing. When it comes to instant name recognition no other house of prostitution can match the Chicken Ranch.
What made the Chicken Ranch so special? First longevity comes to mind. One of the oldest brothels in Texas, the questionable business operated for more than 130 years. According to the legend, there wasn’t much cash around during the Great Depression so patrons would trade chickens for services rendered. The girls never went hungry and the Chicken Ranch moniker stuck. Click here to learn more about the Chicken Ranch.
Best eating place of the week? It was hard to pick just one this week. Burton's Family Restaurant in Sulphur Springs had great home cooking and the home made pies were super good. Nancy’s Steak House in Columbus Texas was really good. Of course anytime you are that close to the coast you have to order the steak and shrimp combo. The Cotton Patch Café always makes you feel like you are eating at home. We ate at the one in Abilene.
However the pick of the week goes to Murphy’s in Winchester Texas. Even though we didn’t eat there the review we got on it from someone who did is enough to qualify it for pick of the week.
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Murphy’s
However the pick of the week goes to Murphy’s in Winchester Texas. Even though we didn’t eat there the review we got on it from someone who did is enough to qualify it for pick of the week.
Click here for more about this weeks top eating spots.
Murphy’s
