Month: June 2026

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Mexique: When Central Texas Smoke Met Mexican Spice

June 10, 2026 BBQGRAIL 0
For years, Central Texas barbecue followed a strict code: low heat, post oak smoke, and just coarse salt and black pepper. Straying from this “Dalmatian rub” was almost unthinkable. But sometimes, breaking the rules leads to something great. That’s how Mexicue was born, blending slow-smoked American barbecue with bold Mexican flavors. This is more than a food truck trend. It’s […]
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Barbacoa: The Heart of Tex-Mex Barbecue by Brandon Hurtado

June 10, 2026 BBQGRAIL 0
If you walked into my home, the first thing you’d probably notice is my love for food culture. My bookshelves are packed with almost 500 cookbooks. If you look closer, you’ll see that about two hundred of them focus on live fire, barbecue, and grilling. For years, I thought my collection was complete, filled with the classic flavors of Kansas […]
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Tomb of Christ Replica: A Quiet Stop in West Texas

June 8, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
If you drive through the expansive cotton fields of West Texas, the flat horizon becomes familiar. Just a few miles west of Brownfield, Texas, a unique landmark catches the eye: The Roadside Tomb of Christ. This humble Christian shrine offers a peaceful place to pull over and reflects the local faith of rural Texas. For road-weary travelers, it provides a […]
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Terry County, Texas

June 8, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
Terry County sits on the South Plains of West Texas. It started as a rugged frontier and has grown into a leading agricultural area. The county was established in 1876, officially organized in 1904. The county is named for Frank Terry, a well-known Texas Ranger and Confederate colonel. At first, the area was open rangeland where nomadic Comanche hunters lived. […]
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Making Sense of FMs, RMs, and the Asphalt in Between

June 8, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
If you’ve driven through Texas, you’ve probably seen Farm-to-Market (FM) and Ranch-to-Market (RM) roads. Maybe you’ve wondered what really sets them apart. Are FM roads for tractors and RM roads just for cattle trailers? Few things compare to the simple joy of driving along a winding stretch of Texas backroad. Imagine rolling down your windows, feeling the warm breeze, and […]
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Bailey County, Texas

June 8, 2026 BBQGRAIL 0
Bailey County sits on the western edge of the Texas Panhandle. It lies right next to the New Mexico border. Founded in 1876, the county was officially organized in 1919. It covers about 835 square miles of flat, sandy land. The county was named after Peter James Bailey III. He was a Kentucky lawyer who died defending the Alamo. History […]
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Mosiah 18 and Ground Hog Day: Teaching A Gospel Lesson

June 8, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
At first glance, Mosiah 18 and the 1993 movie Groundhog Day with Bill Murray seem to have nothing in common. One is about making covenants at the Waters of Mormon, and the other is a comedy about a man who keeps reliving the same day. But both actually teach valuable gospel lessons about repentance, becoming a new person, and learning […]