Cowgirl (or Cow Girl)
The "cowboy" is famous, but there is also the "cowgirl" (or "cow girl"). The name "cowgirl" appears in print in the 1880s. Fort Worth has a National Cowgirl…
Cowgirls (Dallas Cowboys nickname)
The Dallas Cowboys football team has many fans, but also many detractors. Some of these detractors (or fans critical of the team) use the feminine of cowboy -- cowgirl. The team has been derided…
Cowpoke (or Cow Poke)
A cowpoke is another name for a cowboy. While "cow puncher" dates from the 1870s, "cow poke" did not become popular until the 1920s. "Cowpoke" is informal and almost…
Cowpuncher (or Cow Puncher)
A "cow puncher" (or "cowpuncher") is sometimes called a "cowpoke" or the usual "cowboy." The term "cow punch" was quite literal -- the cowboys…
Cowtown (Fort Worth nickname)
"Cowtown" (or "Cow Town") is the nickname of Forth Worth, although the days of cows roaming the city's streets have long since passed. Wikipedia: Fort Worth, TexasFort…
Cowtown Wolf Turds (bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapeños)
"Cowtown Wolf Turds" are hollowed-out jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese ("Armadillo Eggs") wrapped in bacon, with a smoked sausage added in the middle. They were named…
Coyotas
Coyotas have been described as "super-sized sugar cookies" from Sonora, Mexico. They are large, flat, round, and filled with brown sugar, although a "coyotas de manzana" recipe…
Coyote Tail (tortilla-wrapped deep-fried hot dog)
Wild Bubba's Wild Game Grill in Elroy, Texas, specializes in "fried coyote tail." The owner, William Gilliam ('Wild Bubba"), described the food: ""They're…
Coyotes (“wolves of the border” immigration smugglers)
The coyote is an animal seen in the Southwest; J. Frank Dobie's The Voice of the Coyote (1949) tells of the folklore of the coyote. Smugglers of aliens (Mexicans and other nationalities) into…
Cradle of Texas Independence (San Augustine nickname)
Both the city of San Augustine and San Augustine County have been called the "Cradle of Texas" (or the "Cradle of Texas Independence") since at least the 1960s. Sam Houston was…
Cradle of Texas Liberty (Alamo/San Antonio nickname)
The Battle of the Alamo (1836) is well-remembered today by anyone who visits the historic Alamo mission in the city of San Antonio. Although the Texans who fought there lost the battle to Mexican…
Crap Metro (Cap Metro nickname)
The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority ("Cap Metro") has served Austin (the capital of Texas) since 1986. By at least 2000, "Cap Metro" has been derided as 'Crap…
Crawfish Capital of Texas (Mauriceville nickname)
Crawfish was almost unknown in Texas, but it was only a matter of time before Louisiana residents introduced the food to Texas in a big way. That started in Mauriceville, which was officially named…
Crawfish Taco
Crawfish tacos are a nice blend of Texas and Louisiana, perhaps inspired by San Diego's popular fish tacos. It's not known who first served this dish. Texas Monthly: December 2006The…
Crazy Rasberry Ant (Rasberry Ant; Crazy Ant; Caribbean Crazy Ant)
Tom Rasberry, owner of Budget Pest Control in the Pearland area (near Houston), discovered an ant in 2002 that didn't appear to be like the fire ants typically found in Texas. This ant does…
Cream Gravy
Texans love cream gravy (sometimes called "pan gravy" or "country gravy"). Cream gravy is famously served with chicken fried steak, but it's also served with biscuits,…
Crepesadilla (crepe + quesadilla)
"Crepesadilla" is the name for a food that's part "crepe" and part "quesadilla." Like the quesadilla, the crepesadilla contains cheese and other fillings. Like…
Crockettite (inhabitant of Crockett)
"Crockettite” is the name of an inhabitant of Crockett, Texas. The name “Crockettite” has been cited in print since at least 1907. Wikipedia: Crockett, TexasCrockett is a city in Houston…
Crumblin’ (Crumble-In)
Cornbread and milk is a popular dish in the South, especially so in the 19th century and early 20th century. There usually is no proper name for cornbread and milk, but when the cornbread is…
Cryboys (Dallas Cowboys nickname)
The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl X (January 18, 1976) and Super Bowl XIII (January 21, 1979). Pittsburgh Steelers broadcaster Myron Cope (1929-2008) noticed that…