City of Palms (McAllen nickname)
McAllen in South Texas has been called the "City of Palms" since the 1920s. Ancient Jericho was called "City of Palms," and Miami (FL) was called "City of Palms and…
City of Refined Oil and Crude People (Houston nickname)
Houston is home to many oil companies. The nickname "City of Refined Oil and Crude People' (a pun on "crude oil" and "refined people") has been used by Houston (TX)…
City of Stars (Kilgore nickname)
The city of Kilgore in East Texas used to have over 1,000 oil derricks. Today, about 70 oil derricks remain. A star is on the top of each derrick, lit every Christmas. In 2003, the Texas…
City of Syrup (Houston nickname)
"City of Syrup" (or "Syrup City") is a nickname for Houston that was popularized by Big Moe's "City of Syrup" (2000) hip-hop recording. The nickname refers to the…
City of the Hour (Dallas nickname)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: DallasDallas /ˈdæləs/ is the ninth-largest city in the United States and the third-largest city in the state of Texas. The bulk of the city is in Dallas…
City of the Violet Crown (Austin nickname)
Athens, Greece was called the "City of the Violet Crown" or "City of the Violet-Crowned Hills." Some say that when Athens was ruled by King Ion (Ion = "violet"),…
City That Lifted Its Face (Weslaco nickname)
The city of Weslaco decided in the 1930s that it wanted to look more like a Spanish village. Buildings on both sides of Texas Avenue (the main street) were given white stucco facades in a Spanish…
City Under Seven Flags (Laredo nickname)
Texas prides itself to have been under six different flags, but the city of Laredo was under seven flags. The short-lived (January- November 1840) Republic of Rio Grande was centered in Laredo.…
City With No Limits (Houston slogan)
The Greater Houston Partnership (GHP) announced a 2014 campaign for a new slogan for the city of Houston -- "Houston: The City With No Limits." The campaign sought to highlight Houston as…
City With the Neon Skyline (Weslaco nickname)
The city of Weslaco added neon lighting to its business district in 1936-1937. For a brief time, Weslaco was called the "City With the Neon Skyline." The lights were intended to highlight…
City Without Limits (Killeen slogan)
The city of Killeen has used the slogan "City Without Limits" since at least 2004. Killeen is located near Fort Hood and has a military-dependent economy. In 2008, Killeen unveiled a new…
Clearly Texas (Uvalde slogan)
"Clearly Texas" is the slogan of Uvalde, Texas. The slogan appears on T-shirts and mugs. What it means is not exactly clear. Handbook of Texas OnlineUVALDE, TEXAS. Uvalde is on U.S.…
Close to everything, far from it all (League City slogan)
League City's slogan for many years has been "City of Live Oaks and Friendly Folks." A new slogan -- "Close to everything, far from it all" -- hints that League City is…
Cobb Salad (Southwest Cobb Salad; Southwestern Cobb Salad; Texas Cobb Salad)
Cobb salad was created and named after Robert (Bob) Cobb, the owner of the Brown Derby restaurant in Los Angeles, California. There is some debate as to whether Cobb invented the salad in 1926…
Colleywood (Colleyville nickname)
The city of Colleyville is a suburb of Dallas; in July 2008, D Magazine rated Colleyville as the #3 best suburb of Dallas. Colleyville has many affluent residents. "Colleywood" is a…
Colorado Kool-Aid (Coors beer, from Colorado)
Coors beer (from Colorado) is so weak that some have called it Kool-Aid. "Colorado Kool-Aid" is popular Texas slang for Coors beer. (Historical Dictionary of American Slang)Colorado…
Colostomy Pie (Frito Pie nickname)
Frito pie is made with Fritos corn chip and chili; cheese, onions and tomatoes are often added. In New Mexico, Frito pie is served right in the Fritos bag. Anthony Bourdain, host of CNN's…
Comal
The comal (or comalli) is a flat dish or griddle that is popularly used for making tortillas and other foods in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisines. Comal County in Texas is named after this flat dish.…
Comeback Sauce (Come Back Sauce; Cumback Sauce; Kumback Sauce; Kumbak Sauce)
Comeback sauce (also spelled as "come back sauce," "cumback sauce," "kumback auce," and "kumbak sauce") is sauce that supposedly so good, you'll…
Comfort Food
"Comfort food" has been described as simple, family food, usually easy to make. Chicken fried steak has been described as Texan "comfort food." The term "comfort food"…