Happy New Year from How Big Is Texas!

For the second year in a row, we did a ball drop at our house. This year’s celebration to ring in 2022 was held at the Official World Headquarters of How Big is Texas near San Angelo, because this time last year, it didn’t exist. I made the ball in December 2020 for our first…

How Big is Texas Best of 2021

As we wrap up 2021 and prepare for the new, and what we hope will be, improved year, I decided to reflect on the best parts of this year for How Big is Texas. I’ve created a Top 10 list of my favorite happenings. Thanks for coming along for the ride. 10. Being Featured in…

Best Places in Texas for Fall, Y’all

I must admit, fall is my favorite season of the year, especially in the Lone Star State. When the temps start to drop, the flannel shirts come out and the cowboy boots make an almost daily appearance. Sure, I wear boots in the summer, too, but there’s something about fall that says it’s time to…

Celebrating World Photography Day – The Texas Edition

World Photography Day was created on August 19, 2010, and I would hate to miss a chance of sharing some photos of Texas in all its glory this week. Of course, when you have more than 60,000 photos of the Lone Star State, the challenge becomes what do I choose. I’ve decided to share photos…

Most Mispronounced Texas Towns & Cities Road Trip, Part 1

Pre-Trip Trip When I first started planning the Most Mispronounced Texas Towns & Cities Road Trip about a month ago, I had around 40 communities identified. Once I shared what I was planning to do on my How Big Is Texas Facebook page, that list more than doubled in size thanks to my followers suggestions,…

Introducing the Official World Headquarters of How Big Is Texas

In May, my husband had planned to build his own large shop in the back of our property in San Angelo, Texas. He drew out the plans, but if you’ve been watching things happening around the U.S., you’ll know the price of lumber has increased dramatically. After calculating our budget and what it would cost…