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16 Mouth-Watering Reasons to be Thankful You Live in Texas

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Texas chapter.

If you live in Texas, you probably don’t need to be reminded how blessed you are. From fields of wild bluebonnets to treasures like the Alamo to the magic of the Houston Rodeo, there’s something special waiting in every corner of the Lone Star State. We live in a place rich with culture and history, but most importantly, good food. Below is a list of reasons why, as Goode Company Barbecue says, “you might give some serious thought to thanking your lucky stars you’re in Texas.” Dig in, y’all!

1. Because we can fry anything and everything. 

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Photo by Kathryn Stouffer

2. Because no store does more than our H-E-B. 

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3. Because no one does queso like we do.

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Photo by Christin Urso

4. And we’ve got the best margaritas to go with it. 

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Photo by Charles Wetherbee

5. Because the world’s greatest ice cream is made right here. 

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6. Because our cows are always happy and our beef is always fresh, meaning…  

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Photo by Callie Phillips

7. Our barbeque is top-notch. 

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Photo by Kathleen Lee

8. Because nothing compares to a Goode Company pecan pie. 

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Photo courtesy of Goode Company Barbeque

9. Because Dr. Pepper originated here. 

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Photo courtesy of www.texashistory.unt.edu

10. Because from breakfast tacos… 

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11. To fresh kolaches… 

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 12. To Shipley Do-Nuts, we’ve got mornings covered. 

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13. Because even our beer has Texas pride. 

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Photo courtesy of lonestarbeer.com

14. Because what would we do without Whata? 

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15. Especially their HBCB.  

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16. Because as if things weren’t delicious enough, God put us next to another mouth-watering state. 

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Photo Courtesy of www.cormierscajuncatering.com

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