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Picture a pristine swimming pool with sapphire waters, rare fish, and scuba diving. Visitors lounge in the shade of tall trees and swimmers delight in crystal-clear water. Chances are, you didn’t think western Texas could be the setting of such a place. And yet against all odds, this desert oasis can be found in the heart of the desert plains. Balmorhea State Park features the largest naturally-fed swimming pool in the world and with hot summer days ahead, you’ll want to plan your visit soon. The picturesque Balmorhea State Park is located at 9207 TX-17, Toyahvale, TX 79786. The park...

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Being Texan is great. It’s almost like being in an exclusive club where everyone goes around constantly talking about how awesome the club is. Maybe some of the things we do around here are a little weird to outsiders, and that’s okay. Just remember, when your friends and relatives from out of state come for a visit, there are a few traditions you might have to explain to them about how we do things around here. 20. For one game each football season, high school girls suddenly look like they all won a horse race. Flickr/Henry Huey These are called “homecoming mums” and, like...

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