Richard Stout, "Evenings Fall," 1967

David Adickes, "Three Men on a Beach," 1953

Jack Boynton, "Inland Lights," 1956

Emma Richardson Cherry, "Southern Morning," c. 1930

I wore faux coonskin on my head, and once told an adult that everyone called meplain old David, but that my real name was Davy Crockett.

The boys were very taken with all the re-enactors and even volunteered to be getup at 5:30 for the commemoration of the battle’s bloody pre-dawn conclusion.

I distinctly remember the panels in which Texian sharpshooters killed Mexicansoldiers and celebrated.

You feel them whether the gray on your head comes from your own hair or fromyour coonskin cap.

Yes, the epic battle was to some extent fought in defense of slavery. Jim Bowiehimself was a big-time slave trader.

Stephen L. Hardin made a name for himself with his military history of the TexasRevolution, "Texian Iliad."

Kiss your grits

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub will be one of the judges.

Branch Water Tavern

Ouisie's Table

John Travolta in "Urban Cowboy"

A familiar sign

Mickey Gilley, founder of Gilley's Club

Memorabilia from Gilly's

First class service defines PBR.

Tired of waiting for $10 cocktails? PBR has you covered.

Can you keep up with the Professional Bull Riders?

PBR first-timers line-up on the dance floor.

The epic deck view delights the riding the professionals.

Mastering the mechanical bull requires a distinct finesse.

Midnight with his prosthetic limb on his rear right leg.

Midnight's artificial leg

Midnight with Ranch Hand Rescue owner Bob Williams

Jason Aldean

Jason Aldean

Jason Aldean