Second Biggest Paris in the World (Second Largest Paris in the World)
Paris, Texas has advertised that it is the "Second Biggest Paris in the World" (or "Second Largest Paris in the World") to Paris, France. Wikipedia: Paris, TexasParis is a city…
Second Chance U. (TSU nickname)
ESPN Magazine called Texas Southern University "Second Chance U." in its October 5, 2009 issue. A school such as the University of Texas recruits the top athletes in the state; TSU get…
Second Nashville (Austin nickname)
Nashville, Tennessee is known as "Music City, U.S.A." because of its country music traditions. Austin, Texas had a growing music scene in the 1970s and "second Nashville" became…
See Texas First (See America First)
"See Texas First" is a travel insert in Texas newspapers that's published in the spring and the fall each year, sponsored by the Texas Travel Industry Association. The phrase is…
Seguinite (inhabitant of Seguin)
"Seguinite” is the name of an inhabitant of Seguin, Texas. The name “Seguinite” has been cited in print since at least 1893. Wikipedia: Seguin, TexasSeguin ( /səˈɡiːn/) is a city in…
Semita (Cemita)
Entry still in progress. Any speculation about the etymology (from "Semite" or "seed"?) will be appreciated. Wikipedia: Cemita MexicoThere are several kinds of cemitas in…
Señorita Special (Señorita Plate; Señorita Platter)
The "Señorita Special" (also called "Señorita Plate" and "Señorita Platter") is a Mexican combination plate, still served in old-time Tex-Mex restaurants and…
Sex, Fun and Alcohol (Stephen F. Austin State University nickname)
Stephen F. Austin State University is a public university in Nacogdoches, Texas, that opened in 1923. "SFA" has had a reputation as a party school. The SFA nicknames "Sex, Fun and…
Shade Tree Barbecue
A "shade tree barbecue" is an informal barbecue -- not always under a shady tree, although that is the image. The Texas term (also used in other southern states) is cited since at least…
Shade Tree Mechanic
A "shade tree mechanic" is a mechanic who works part time, at his home, tinkering his vehicle beneath a shady tree in his yard. The "shade tree" term is very popular in Texas…
Shaggy Dog (Frito chili pie + hot dog)
A "Shaggy Dog," as served at the Texas Chili Parlor at the State Fair of Texas, is a hot dog topped with a Frito pie (Fritos corn chips, chile con carne and cheese). The "Shaggy…
Sheep and Wool Capital of the World (San Angelo nickname)
San Angelo has been called the "Wool Capital of the Nation" since the 1930s. Variations of San Angelo's title include "Sheep and Wool Capital of the World," "Woold and…
Shermanite (inhabitant of Sherman)
"Shermanite” is the name of an inhabitant of Sherman, Texas. The name “Shermanite” has been cited in print since at least 1879. Wikipedia: Sherman, TexasSherman is a city in and the…
Shinerite (inhabitant of Shiner)
"Shinerite” is the name of an inhabitant of Shiner, Texas. The name “Shinerite” has been cited in print since at least 1896. Wikipedia: Shiner, TexasShiner is a city in Lavaca County,…
Shivercrat (Governor Allan Shivers + Democrat)
Democrat Texas Governor Allan Shivers (1907-1985) endorsed Eisenhower (a Republican) for president in 1952. Conservative Democrats like Shivers were called"Shivercrats," and, after 1970,…
Shootout (an athletic competition, such as the “Red River Shootout”)
The wild west had many "shoot-outs" (or "shootouts"). From about the 1960s, athletic competitions (mostly football games) began to be called "shootouts." The annual…
Show Me City (Missouri City slogan)
Missouri City (a city in the Texas Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metropolitan area) got its name in the 1890s, when land was advertised for sale in St. Louis, Missouri. In October 2007, Missouri City…
Shrimp Capital of Texas (Aransas Pass nickname)
Aransas Pass has held an annual "Shrimporee" since 1948 and has called itself the "Shrimp Capital of Texas" (or "Shrimping Capital of Texas") since at least 1961. In…
Shrimp Enchiladas
Enchiladas form a central part of Tex-Mex cuisine. The origin of the "shrimp enchilada" is unknown. The Armadillo World Headquarters (1970-1980) in Austin served up famous shrimp…
Silicon Hills (Austin nickname)
The city of Austin is sometimes called "Silicon Hills." The name is a take-off on "Silicon Valley" (California) and "Silicon Prairie" (Dallas-Fort Worth) of the late…