Where does it begin...? (Houston, Dallas: house, to live in, move)

[TexasReb]

Originally Posted by blueskies49

Have a great time, TR! I just got back from San Antone myself and took Case's directions going back home through Fredericksburg which I've never been to. Lovely little town! And I made SURE to pay attention coming into Marble Falls from the south - wow, everyone was right about the scenery! Spectacular!

Here are my thoughts on this discussion. To me, the "change" and "feeling" from DFW to East Texas starts after Terrell and coming toward Canton. Although, I thought it strange that an auto commercial I heard on the radio a few months ago proclaimed "Come to Mesquite in East Texas and see us!" MESQUITE??? Hm, don't know about that one!

West Texas to me starts after Mineral Wells and Seymour. Central Texas heading toward Waco down to around San Antonio. But 45 down to Houston, almost halfway from Dallas, takes on an almost East Texas feel to me.

Thanks Miss Blue! And as always, I enjoyed reading your thoughts on the subject!

Texas Horse Lady wrote: I'd say (my own, gut-felt, personal opinion) that Central Texas is pretty much (north to south) from Waco down to San Antonio. South of San Antonio is South Texas; north of Waco is North Texas - Austin is right smack dab in the middle of Central Texas (which is appropriate, it being the state capitol and all).

East to west, probably from San Angelo to maybe Rockdale? Not so sure about that.

In terms of major cities along major highways being reference points, I think you are quite right about north of Waco being where North Texas begins.

[case44]

Originally Posted by TexasReb

In terms of major cities along major highways being reference points, I think you are quite right about north of Waco being where North Texas begins.

Actually, when you get north of Hillsboro, that is where North Texas officially begins. I've always considered Hillsboro to be in Central Texas, but you could also say North Central Texas, too.

[case44]

Originally Posted by blueskies49

Have a great time, TR! I just got back from San Antone myself and took Case's directions going back home through Fredericksburg which I've never been to. Lovely little town! And I made SURE to pay attention coming into Marble Falls from the south - wow, everyone was right about the scenery! Spectacular!

Here are my thoughts on this discussion. To me, the "change" and "feeling" from DFW to East Texas starts after Terrell and coming toward Canton. Although, I thought it strange that an auto commercial I heard on the radio a few months ago proclaimed "Come to Mesquite in East Texas and see us!" MESQUITE??? Hm, don't know about that one!

West Texas to me starts after Mineral Wells and Seymour. Central Texas heading toward Waco down to around San Antonio. But 45 down to Houston, almost halfway from Dallas, takes on an almost East Texas feel to me.

It should be duly noted that Terrell is considered the 'gateway to East Texas', so East Texas certainly comes right after you pass through. As for the car commercial, I've never heard it, but I'll keep my ears open. I seriously don't think they've scooted East Texas further west.

[TexasReb]

Originally Posted by case44

Actually, when you get north of Hillsboro, that is where North Texas officially begins. I've always considered Hillsboro to be in Central Texas, but you could also say North Central Texas, too.

In fact, I did mention Hillsboro in an earlier post. But in an even EARLIER one I told the truth that by golly, coming up from the south, I was REALLY on shaky ground! So rather than commit further and make a fool outta myself, I will just defer to you all more knowledgeable on the subject than me! Waco or Hillsboro! LOL

Well, gotta get on the road, my friends and fellow Texans! Y'all take care and see everyone sometime Wednesday!

[case44]

Originally Posted by Cathy4017

One big area for sure, LOL!!

I haven't quite decided where east Texas starts, though.....maybe around Paris??

East Texas, basically, is south of Interstate 30 and stretches down to around Livingston, Huntsville, and Jasper, with I-45 covering much of its western border. I'd say it begins east of Corsicana, Terrell, and Kaufman. Part of that area includes a small section in the extreme east that is referred to as 'the Ark-La-Tex', meaning a region with parts of Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. The Ark-La-Tex covers Jefferson, Longview, Atlanta, Marshall, Carthage, and Texarkana. Kind of cool.

Paris, on the other hand, is in Northeast Texas. Basically, that's an area from about Greenville on to the northeast and located north of I-30 and east of Bonham. Texarkana, Sulphur Springs, and Mt Pleasant are some towns that are included there.

[TexasHorseLady]

As one who grew up in East Texas, born and bred there, Coriscana, Terrell, and Kaufman are definitely in East Texas.

[Cathy4017]

Originally Posted by case44

East Texas, basically, is south of Interstate 30 and stretches down to around Livingston, Huntsville, and Jasper, with I-45 covering much of its western border. I'd say it begins east of Corsicana, Terrell, and Kaufman. Part of that area includes a small section in the extreme east that is referred to as 'the Ark-La-Tex', meaning a region with parts of Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. The Ark-La-Tex covers Jefferson, Longview, Atlanta, Marshall, Carthage, and Texarkana. Kind of cool.

Paris, on the other hand, is in Northeast Texas. Basically, that's an area from about Greenville on to the northeast and located north of I-30 and east of Bonham. Texarkana, Sulphur Springs, and Mt Pleasant are some towns that are included there.

Yes, Paris is NE Texas. So, you consider it around 160 miles south, just barely outside of Dallas. I still have nightmares about Jasper, Kirbyville and parts thereof.

[case44]

Originally Posted by Cathy4017

Yes, Paris is NE Texas. So, you consider it around 160 miles south, just barely outside of Dallas. I still have nightmares about Jasper, Kirbyville and parts thereof.

Paris isn't too far from Dallas. About 130 miles to the northeast. I've been there, but there isn't too much. It takes two hours to drive.

[tycobb2522]

Originally Posted by case44

Stan, the geographical center's location may be true, but you still don't know anything about this state. And certainly not the different regions of our state. Before you try to outdo any of us or ruffle any more feathers, take some time and learn about this great state. Where you live is in Central Texas. Period. End of discussion. There should be absolutely no debate here. I've got a bunch of people on these threads that will undoubtedly agree with this. I'm sorry that this so strong, but I cringe when people don't know what they are talking about in an effort to get others worked up.

This was out of line. The guy wasn't trying to ruffle any feathers or trying to get anyone "worked up", he was giving his opinion; that's what the OP asked for. I don't agree with his assessment, not by a long shot. But that doesn't make me right either.

Just because you say "I've got a bunch of people on these threads that will undoubtedly agree with this" doesn't make you right. And no, just because you say "period" and "end of discussion", doesn't mean the discussion is over, as long as there are people who want to continue giving their opinions, even, heaven forbid, if they differ from your omnipotent decrees.

You tell the poor guy he "doesn't know what he's talking about", when all he was doing was looking at it from a different angle, in terms of watershed. Again, I wouldn't agree, but WHO CARES? I'm not going to bully someone because they have a different opinion.

This was a very rude response, and he deserves an apology.

[Cathy4017]

Originally Posted by case44

Paris isn't too far from Dallas. About 130 miles to the northeast. I've been there, but there isn't too much. It takes two hours to drive.

Oops, let me clarify. I meant that there are approximately 160 miles from my original point of East Texas' beginning of Paris....to your correction of Corsicana...! You set the beginning 160 miles southeast of mine.