In Diboll, a town shaped by change, one sound remains a steadfast reminder of tradition—meet the Cornbread Whistle, echoing memories from generations past.
The star lit nightly on the southern edge of the Franklin Mountains wasn't always a constant El Paso landmark, it wasn't always a star and, just so you know, it's also probably a lot older than you think it is.
No, it's not Texas City, Texas; it's a small town near Dallas with a name that says a lot without saying anything. Mildly displayed toughness that is quintessential "Texas".
Gunfights were pretty common in 1800's era Texas. The biggest one in Texas however wasn't between the town sheriff and some outlaws, it was between cops and student protestors.
Guns in schools? Drinking and driving? Leaving cars and homes unlocked? Smoking areas for high school students? Yep, all once totally normal in El Paso and Texas in general once upon a time.
Between December, 1884 and December, 1885 ... about 3 years before Jack The Ripper did his thing in London ... 8 girls were attacked, raped and murdered in Austin, Texas.