Vuelve a la Vida (“Back to Life” or “Return to Life”)
"Vuelve a la Vida" ("Back to Life" or "Return to Life") is a ceviche cocktail that appears to have originated in Veracruz, Mexico. It contains various seafoods such as…
"Vuelve a la Vida" ("Back to Life" or "Return to Life") is a ceviche cocktail that appears to have originated in Veracruz, Mexico. It contains various seafoods such as…
Dr. Pepper began in Waco, Texas. In the 1930s, "Waco" was drug store slang for an order of Dr. Pepper. "Dallas" was slang for an order of Coca-Cola (then bottled in Dallas).…
"Waco We Do" is the Waco city slogan promoted by the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce in 2006. The new slogan is intended to stress the city's "can-do" attitude. The…
"Wacoan" is the name of an inhabitant of Waco, Texas. The name "Wacoan" has been cited in print since at least 1875. An inhabitant of Waco has less frequently been called a…
"Wacoite" is the name of an inhabitant of Waco, Texas. The name "Wacoite" has been cited in print since at least 1857. An inhabitant of Waco has more frequently been called a…
A "waddy" or "waddie" is a cowhand or "cowpuncher." The origin of the term is unknown. Google BooksCowboy Lingoby Ramon F. AdamsNew York: Houghton Mifflin20001936…
Whataburger is a fast food restaurant (specializing in hamburgers, such as the "Whataburger") that began in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1950. Some critics claim that Whataburger takes…
"Walking Taco" or "Taco-in-a-Bag" are not really tacos, but are Midwest names for the Texas dish called "Frito pie." A bag of Frito's corn chips is opened and…
The city of Galveston thrived from after the Civil War (1865) until the great storm that destroyed the city (1900). Galveston's port was the third busiest in the United States. The Strand (or…
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…
The "washeteria" (wash + cafeteria) is often spelled ""washateria" or even "washiteria" (with the dirty word in the middle). The washeteria is popular in the…
Westwood High School in Williamson County has a good reputation for academics, but also apparently has or had a reputation for student partying. A Westwood High School site on Facebook includes:…
Lake McQueeney (near the town of Seguin) is known as the "Water Ski Capital of Texas." The lake hosts water skiing, jet skiing, and wakeboarding. The "Ski Bees" ski club on Lake…
Whataburger is a chain of fast food restaurants (specializing in the "Whataburger" hamburger) that began in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1950. People often call "Whataburger" as…
Who knew that there would be so much competition for "Watermelon Capital of Texas"? Knox County is officially the "Seedless Watermelon Capital of Texas" by act of the Texas…
"Waxahachian” is the name of an inhabitant of Waxahachie, Texas. The name “Waxahachian” has been cited in print since at least 1887. Wikipedia: Waxahachie, TexasWaxahachie (pronounced…
"Way South Austin" is a nickname for the area in Austin south of Slaughter Lane on Manchaca (pronounced "man-shack") Road. "Way South Austin" has been cited in print…
WD-40 is a popular lubricant, often used in Texas. In 2003, some Texas Democrats referred to themselves as the "WD-40s" (White Democrats Over 40). The WD-40 company actually sent the…
Gun Barrel City (near Dallas) incorporated in the 1970s and got its name from Gun Barrel Lane (now State Highway 198). The town's motto is: "We Shoot Straight With You." The Gun…
"Weslacoan” is the name of an inhabitant of Weslaco, Texas. The name “Weslacoan" has been cited in print since at least 1933. Wikipedia: Weslaco, TexasWeslaco is a city in Hidalgo…