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Austin American-Statesman Letters to the Editor: May 12, 2022

The Express-News compiled a list of some of the colorful city and town names in the...

Theses are the naming origins and meanings of Bexar County and its municipalities.

Y’all come and get acquainted with some of the folks who left their mark on Texas politics and culture in the 1990s. The convener, a Texan since 2015, will read from works by Ann Richards, Molly Ivins, Baxter Black, John Caro (LBJ’s biographer) and poet Dave Oliphant, a native Texan and NIU Ph.D. An accompanying slideshow will share pictures of the Lone Star State’s art, nature, industry and people. <br/><br/>This course repeats every Wednesday until February 9. <br/>&...

Cut and Shoot, Ding Dong, Frognot and Looneyville typify the many odd place names across the state of Texas. With Texas names as a background, we will create the general principles of naming and use examples from Texas, Illinois and Wisconsin. We will see how names become official. The importance of place names in lore and literature will be examined as well as the politics of names and naming. A mystery guest may appear to enliven the festivities, so stay with us for a surprising finish. <b...