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Happy Margarita Day! 🎉🍹

The history of the margarita and Texas is as colorful and spirited as the drink itself. Legend has it that the margarita was invented in the late 1930s or early 1940s, with several versions of its origin story swirling around like salt on the rim of a glass.One popular tale credits the creation to a Texan socialite named Margaret "Margarita" Sames, who loved hosting parties at her vacation home in Acapulco. Supposedly, in 1948, she mixed up the now-famous concoction to impress her guests, using tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice. Her friends were so delighted that the drink quickly spread through Texas and beyond.The Lone Star State's love affair with the drink is so strong that Texans are known for their creative twists on the classic recipe, from frozen margaritas the size of your head to spicy jalapeño-infused versions that pack a punch. ... See MoreSee Less

Happy Margarita Day! 🎉🍹
The history of the margarita and Texas is as colorful and spirited as the drink itself. Legend has it that the margarita was invented in the late 1930s or early 1940s, with several versions of its origin story swirling around like salt on the rim of a glass.

One popular tale credits the creation to a Texan socialite named Margaret Margarita Sames, who loved hosting parties at her vacation home in Acapulco. Supposedly, in 1948, she mixed up the now-famous concoction to impress her guests, using tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice. Her friends were so delighted that the drink quickly spread through Texas and beyond.

The Lone Star States love affair with the drink is so strong that Texans are known for their creative twists on the classic recipe, from frozen margaritas the size of your head to spicy jalapeño-infused versions that pack a punch.

“The Sleeping Lady” by some Native Americans and called Que Ta To Yah (“Rocky Butte”) by the Comanche.

*Monroe Tahmahkera, a World War II veteran and leader in the Comanche Nation, was the great-grandson of the last Comanche war chief, Quanah Parker. The Dublin, Texas, resident was devoted to sharing the story of the Comanche and their connection to the mesa they called “the Sleeping Lady.” This photograph of him with one of his granddaughters was taken on his last visit to Comanche Peak before his death in 2002. #hoodcountyhistory*(photo credit Melinda Jo Ray) ... See MoreSee Less

“The Sleeping Lady” by some Native Americans and called Que Ta To Yah (“Rocky Butte”) by the Comanche.
*Monroe Tahmahkera, a World War II veteran and leader in the Comanche Nation, was the great-grandson of the last Comanche war chief, Quanah Parker. The Dublin, Texas, resident was devoted to sharing the story of the Comanche and their connection to the mesa they called “the Sleeping Lady.” This photograph of him with one of his granddaughters was taken on his last visit to Comanche Peak before his death in 2002. #hoodcountyhistory
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🌍How The Ramay~Macatee Speaker Series impacts our community🌍

The Bridge Street History Center gathers renowned speakers from diverse fields, offering residents of Granbury and beyond the chance to explore various topics, with a focus on history, literature, and culture. This initiative fosters lifelong learning and intellectual growth within the community. Join us Thursday November 7th.granburylive.com/acts/ramay-macatee-speaker-series/ ... See MoreSee Less

🌍How The Ramay~Macatee Speaker Series impacts our community🌍
The Bridge Street History Center gathers renowned speakers from diverse fields, offering residents of Granbury and beyond the chance to explore various topics, with a focus on history, literature, and culture. This initiative fosters lifelong learning and intellectual growth within the community.  
Join us Thursday November 7th.
granburylive.com/acts/ramay-macatee-speaker-series/

Thorpe Spring

Townspeople gather in the early 1900s at the site of the cold-water spring for which Thorp Spring was named. During the town’s boom years in the 1880s, tourists came by coach to bathe in the sulphur waters, which were touted for their medicinal properties. The railroad bypassed Thorpe Spring taking the line to Mineral Wells and development ceased. ... See MoreSee Less

Thorpe Spring
Townspeople gather in the early 1900s at the site of the cold-water spring for which Thorp Spring was named. During the town’s boom years in the 1880s, tourists came by coach to bathe in the sulphur waters, which were touted for their medicinal properties. The railroad bypassed Thorpe Spring taking the line to Mineral Wells and development ceased.

The Texas and Pacific Railway completed its line into Fort Worth on July 19th, 1876. #FrontierTexas #TexasDayByDay #TravelTexas #VisitAbilene ... See MoreSee Less

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