Galvatraz (Galveston nickname)
"Galvatraz" (Galveston + Alcatraz) is a nickname for the city of Galveston that's been used since at least 2000. Both Galveston and Alcatraz are islands; perhaps, to some people…
Galvestonian (inhabitant of Galveston)
"Galvestonian" is the name of an inhabitant of Galveston, Texas. The name "Galvestonian" has been cited in print since at least 1839, when a newspaper called The Galvestonian…
Galvo (Galveston nickname)
"Galvo" is a hip hop slang name for Galveston, popular locally and in the city of Houston. "Galvo" has been cited in print since at least 2005. A non-alcoholic drink called…
Garage Mahal
"Garage Mahal" is a term taken from the Taj Mahal, the famed palace in India. A "Garage Mahal" (also lowercase as "garage mahal") is an elaborate parking structure;…
Garlandite (inhabitant of Garland)
"Garlandite” is the name of an inhabitant of Garland, Texas. The name “Garlandite” has been cited in print since at least 1891. Wikipedia: Gardland, TexasGarland is a city in the U.S.…
Garnachas
Garnachas are antojitos (appetizers or snacks) that are almost identical to gorditas. Garnachas are simply stuffed corn tortillas. "Garnachas" are cited in English from 1888. Glossary -…
Gas Tourism (Gas Tourist)
In 2008, the price of gasoline steadily increased in the United States. In Mexico, the price was lower because of subsidies to support low-wage-earning Mexicans who couldn't afford high gas…
Gasoline-on-a-Stick (Texas trees and wildfires)
Texas trees have been called "gasoline-on-a-stick" because of the potential of trees to spread wildfires. In 2011, cedar trees in central Texas were dubbed "gasoline-on-a-stick"…
Gateway to Success (Corinth slogan)
"Gateway to Success" has been the trademarked slogan of the city of Corinth since 2002. Corinth is located on the I-35E corridor between Denton and Dallas. Corinth's slogan reflects…
Gateway to the Rolling Hills (Schulenburg nickname)
Schulenburg, a city in Fayette County, bills itself as the "Gateway to the Rolling Hills." The name has not been trademarked, but appears on the city's official website.…
Georgetowner (inhabitant of Georgetown)
"Georgetowner” is the name of an inhabitant of Georgetown, Texas. The Texas city of Georgetown is sometimes confused with Georgetown (Washington, DC), where "Georgetowner" has long…
Georgia Ice Cream (grits)
Grits are served in many states in the American South (such as Georgia). During World War II, soldiers called grits "Georgia ice cream." The jocular nickname is still used from Georgia to…
German Belt
German immigration to Texas from the 1830s to the 1890s created a "German belt" in central Texas of German-speaking communities. It is not known who coined the term "German…
German Chocolate Cake
"German chocolate cake" is from Texas? The story is familiar to food historians. The cake's name is from German's chocolate, a chocolate named after Sam German. A Texas…
German Nachos
"German nachos" is an invention of Oma's Haus Restaurant in New Braunfels. Sausage is added to tortilla chips, topped with jalapeño and cheddar cheese. Oma's Haus Restaurant…
German Taco
Central Texas in the Hill Country (especially the cities of Fredericksburg and New Braunfels) is known for its German influences. The exact origin of the German taco is unknown, but several…
Ghost Voting (Button Punching; Button Pushing)
"Ghost voting" (also called "button punching" or "button pushing") occurs in the Texas House of Representatives when a representative is away from the desk, and…
Giant Backside of Texas (parody of Lubbock slogan)
"The Giant Side of Texas" has been a slogan of the city of Lubbock since 2004. The perhaps inevitable parody of the slogan has been: "The Giant Backside of Texas." Wikipedia:…
Giant Side of Texas (Lubbock slogan)
"The Giant Side of Texas" has been the slogan of the city of Lubbock since 2004. The word "giant" has nothing to do with the film Giant (1956), that starred James Dean and…
Gilmerite (inhabitant of Gilmer)
"Gilmerite” is the name of an inhabitant of Gilmer, Texas. The name “Gilmerite” has been cited in print since at least 1923. Wikipedia: Gilmer, TexasGilmer is a town in and the county…