They define our landscapes, become guideposts when giving directions, and are a point of pride in communities large and small. Texas landmarks are as full of character and charm as the Texans who create them.
Case Ramirez-Melton, Lamar Electric: Sunset at the Eiffel Tower in Texas’ Paris.
Carl Burnham, Pedernales EC: A longtime Austin favorite, Top Notch has been grilling up burgers and other fare since 1971.
Dennis Murphy, United Cooperative Services: The blueprints mistakenly had inches instead of feet, and the builder in Wichita Falls made it as it was written.
Melinda Habingreither, Pedernales EC: “Everyone who comes to Central Texas wants to see the San Antonio River Walk, and the best views are from a seat on one of the many tour boats.”
Tanya Murphy, Pedernales EC: “Gruene Hall, the oldest dance hall in Texas.”
Byron Keeling, Pedernales EC: “A Giant landmark under the expansive skies of West Texas near Marfa.”
Melinda Habingreither, Pedernales EC: “Being inside the beautiful and historic old Majestic Theater in San Antonio is almost as thrilling as seeing the great performances there.”
Brenda Miles, Pedernales EC: The battleship Texas is being restored in dry dock in Galveston.
Mike Prestigiacomo, Bartlett EC: Ben Hur in Limestone County.
Raymond Testa, Farmers EC: This harbor is by beautiful Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall.
Mike Prestigiacomo, Bartlett EC: The ultimate herd at Dinosaur World in Glen Rose.
Crystal Valdez, Lyntegar EC: My daughter, Natalie, took this picture at the American Windmill Museum in Lubbock.
Angie Carver, South Plains EC: Grain storage along the railroad that runs through Abernathy.
Carl Burnham, Pedernales EC: “Escape from the summer heat in the cool waters of Barton Creek in the middle of bustling Austin.”
Paul Ayres, Trinity Valley EC: “The old Mabank water tower stands over the downtown district.”
Chris Miller, Bluebonnet EC: The Bastrop State Park cabins were built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Mark Holly, Bandera EC: St. John Lutheran church in Crabapple.
Blake Brown, Pedernales EC: The water tower at Cedar Park High School with a painting of a timber wolf, the school’s mascot.
Theresa McKee, Fannin EC: San Antonio’s Tower of the Americas.
