Full Description
Hispanic culture is woven into all aspects of Texas life, from mission-style architecture to the highly popular Tex-Mex cuisine, from ranching and rodeo traditions to the Catholic religion. So common are these Hispanic influences, in fact, that they have been widely accepted as a part of everyone's heritage, comfortingly familiar and distinctively Texan.This new edition of Hispanic Texas contains all the guidebook entries of the original volume in a compact format perfect for taking along on trips throughout the state. Entries are arranged by region:San Antonio and South TexasLaredo and the Rio Grande ValleyEl Paso and Trans-Pecos TexasAustin and Central TexasHouston and Southeast TexasDallas and North TexasLubbock and the PlainsWithin each region, a city-by-city listing details the historic and modern sites and structures that bear Hispanic influence. Descriptions of local festivals and events, public art, museums, natural areas, and scenic drives enhance the entries, which are also profusely illustrated with historic and modern photographs and other illustrations.
Contents
ForewordAcknowledgmentsIntroduction Region 1: San Antonio and South TexasRegion 2: Laredo and the Rio Grande ValleyRegion 3: El Paso and Trans-Pecos TexasRegion 4: Austin and Central TexasRegion 5: Houston and Southeast TexasRegion 6: Dallas and North TexasRegion 7: Lubbock and the PlainsAbbreviationsReferencesIndex
