I'm talking about one of my favorite people in the world on my How Big Is Texas blog and podcast this Mother's Day Weekend - my late Grandma Barney, also known as Pete. howbigistexas.com/2025/05/10/epi…

Today marks the 5th Anniversary of the founding of How Big Is Texas! I’m so grateful to all of you for following and sharing your thoughts on all things Texas over the years. Here’s a video of how it started with our perimeter tour around the Lone Star State. I am so thankful to

Enjoyed seeing the beautiful strawberry moon this evening.

I love shooting photos for Texas. Here are some of my favorites as we celebrate National Camera Day! When you have more than 100,000 photos of the Lone Star State, it’s hard to choose. 😬 #nationalcameraday

If you are able to donate to those in Kerr County, please consider doing so. tinyurl.com/KerrFloodRelief

Can we please refrain from the blame game, the ‘you voted for it’ comments, the judgements about people choosing to live by the water, etc. and focus on those in harm’s way and those who are missing? It is stunning to me what people focus on in our society during a tragedy. I

Happy World Chocolate Day from How Big Is Texas!

The View from My Veranda The flooding in the Texas Hill Country is devastating. People are still missing. People who lost loved ones are suddenly dealing with those losses. First responders and volunteers are doing everything they can during search and rescue. I am angry. I am

Nothing says National Ice Cream Day like a taste of @bluebellicecream from Brenham. What’s your favorite flavor?

Three years ago this week, my BFF and favorite How Big Is Texas sidekick, Darla and I, took an epic 3 1/2 day road trip to visit all the Texas Buc-ee's locations, all 34 of them. Since that weekend, three more have opened and two more are slated to open next year. We even

Have you cruised on the gulf at South Padre Island? Check out Black Dragon Cruises. Aye, matey!

I’m craving a homestyle burger today. Where’s your favorite burger joint in Texas?

The @statefairoftx is next month. I love sharing this photo of my Great Grandfather Thompson (right), his brother (middle), and their cousin (left) heading to the State Fair sometime between 1900 and 1920. They dressed a little differently back then. Big Tex wasn’t there to greet

Yay! I love a Whataburger.

There’s no better way to celebrate National Bowling Day than with a trip to the International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame in Arlington and then a game at your local bowling alley. 🎳🎳🎳