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Eagle Pass

[Thanks to Sally the Intern for today’s inspiration!]

Today we visit Eagle Pass, Texas!

One word: Hot! Two words: Very Hot!

Getting There


The Cowgirl of Eagle Pass: Connie Reeves

Among the list of notable Eagle Passeans is Connie Reeves.

This is the most Texas thing you’ll read all day. Cowgirl Connie Reeves dies at the age of 101 after being thrown by her horse Dr. Pepper.


Will there be a buffet?

Big Texas YES. Eagle Pass is home to the world’s largest Chicken Fried Steak, served at the The Wagon Wheel.

First, a little background:


Images liberated from The Wagon Wheel’s Facebook page:


In Chicken Fried Steak, as in Life, there are Winners and Losers:


The Journey and the Destination

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