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Being Texan: A Texas Monthly Special

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"Texas Monthly" writers explore intersections of identity, history, progress, and change.

10/24/2025

Being Texan: A Texas Monthly Special

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Preview: 10/24/2025 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions

"Texas Monthly" writers explore intersections of identity, history, progress, and change.

Texas Monthly writers explore people and places at the intersections of identity, history, progress, and change. Stories include the ghost town of Terlingua, the last surviving ninepin bowling alleys, a ranching industry under threat, the unexpected discovery of a rare type of coyote, a woman who overturned state braiding laws, and a mild-mannered librarian who fought to save the Big Thicket.

10/24/2025

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The Last Ninepin Bowling Alleys in America

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Clip: 10/24/2025 | 2m 5s | Once popular with German immigrants, the only surviving ninepin bowling alleys are in Central Texas. (2m 5s)

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