Death Belt (death penalty states of the South)
The "death belt" is a term that some have used for the Southern states (especially Texas) that have the death penalty. The term "death belt" appears to have been coined in an…
Death Star (Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington)
Dallas Cowboys football team owner Jerry Jones had long planned that his team would move into a new stadium in Arlington in 2009. The massive proposed stadium and entertainment complex was quickly…
Deep-Dish Pizza (Chicago-Style Pizza)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Chicago-style pizzaChicago-style pizza is a deep-dish pizza style developed in Chicago. The term also sometimes refers to "stuffed" pizza, another…
Deep-Fried Cookie Dough (Deep-Fried Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough)
Deep-fried cookie dough (or deep-fried chocolate chip cookie dough or Texas-fried cookie dough) by Abel Gonzales won the best fried food award of the 2007 State Fair of Texas. Deep-fried cookie…
Deer Capital of Texas (Llano nickname)
Llano (city and county) is known as the "deer capital of Texas" (or "deer hunting capital of Texas"). Llano also is known as the "barbecue capital of the world"…
Defensive Back University or DBU (University of Texas Longhorns football team nickname)
The University of Texas Longhorns football team became known as 'Defensive Back University" (DBU) because so many defensive backs went on to have success in the National Football League.…
Del Rioan (inhabitant of Del Rio)
"Del Rioan” is the name of an inhabitant of Del Rio, Texas. The name “Del Rioan” has been cited in print since at least 1887. Wikipedia: Del Rio, TexasDel Rio is a border city in and the…
Dellionaire (Dell computer millionaire)
Dell Inc. is one of the largest companies in America. In the late 1990s, it seemed that whoever worked for Dell or owned large amounts of Dell stock was a millionaire, or "Dell…
Demolicious (demolition of Texas Stadium)
Texas Stadium opened on October 24, 1971 and was demolished on April 11. 2010. Kraft Foods, Inc., paid $75,000 to sponsor the demolition event and and 11-year-old essay contest winner helped to…
Demosthenes of Texas (Richard Bennett Hubbard, Jr.)
Richard Bennett Hubbard, Jr. (1832-1901) was known for his large size and his oratorical skills. Hubbard was Texas governor for only a brief period (from December 1, 1876 until 1879); in 1884 he…
Denisonian (inhabitant of Denison)
"Denisonian” is the name of an inhabitant of Denison, Texas. The name “Denisonian” has been cited in print since at least 1878. Wikipedia: Denison, TexasDenison is a city in Grayson…
Dentonite (inhabitant of Denton)
"Dentonite” is the name of an inhabitant of Denton, Texas. The name “Dentonite” has been cited in print since at least 1871. Wikipedia: DentoniteThe city of Denton is the county seat of…
Devil’s Backbone
"Devil's Backbone" (or "Devil's Back Bone") is one of the most scenic drives in Texas, a loop through Texas Hill Country from Wimberley to Blanco. The route along…
Diet Texas (Oklahoma nickname)
The state of Oklahoma has been infrequently dubbed "Diet Texas" (the state of Texas on a diet). McSweeney's published on July 27, 2006: "Oklahoma isn’t the Midwest. Oklahoma…
Dinosaur Capital of Texas (Glen Rose nickname)
Dinosaurs long ago left tracks in what would become the town of Glen Rose, Texas. A Dinosaur Valley State Park is located in Glen Rose, and in 1997 the Texas legislature officially made the city…
Dinosaur Wine (oil)
Texas humorist Kinky Friedman ran for Texas Governor in 2006, referring often to "dinosaur wine" (oil). The term has been cited since at least 1985. Double-Tongued Word Wresterdinosaur…
Dirt Tank
Entry in progress -- B.P. Google BooksThird Annual Report of the Geological Survey of Texas, 1891By Geological Survey of Texas (E. T. Dumble, State Geologist)Austin, TX: Henry Hutchings, State…
Dirty Rice (Cajun Rice)
Dirty rice (sometimes called "Louisiana dirty rice" or "cajun rice") is a popular Louisiana rice dish. Port Arthur ("Cajun Capital of Texas") has several places that…
Dirty SA (San Antonio nickname)
"Dirty SA" is a nickname for the city of San Antonio. On his radio show on August 5, 2011, Neal Boortz (who attended Texas A&M from 1963-67) took a caller from San Antonio and…
Dirty South
"Dirty South" is a term that was coined by Georgia rapper Cool Breeze; the Atlanta group Goodie Mob featured the title "Dirty South" on its album Soul Food (1995). The exact…