“Wild as an acre of snakes”

"Wild as an acre of snakes" is said to be a Texas phrase (according to the Texas Monthly). Texas musician Stephen Bruton wrote a song called "Acre of Snakes." The phrase has…

“Will I be hot or cold today? Texas: Yes”

Texas weather can be hot in the day and then get very cold at night, especially in the spring or the fall. Texas weather can also be hot or cold from one day to the next. "Is it going to be…

“World Changers Shaped Here” (SMU slogan)

Southern Methodist University (SMU) was founded in 1911 and is located in University Park, just outside of Dallas, Texas. SMU adopted the slogan "World Changers Shaped Here" in April 2013…