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In reply to the discussion: News from my friend in the Texas panhandle [View all]mountain grammy
(26,661 posts)35. I know because I was one of those people.
Left 40 years ago but had good memories and friends, most have left Texas but yes, good people down there.
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So sorry! We've lived near fires & have been lucky but I have much sympathy for those whose luck ran out
catrose
Feb 29
#1
It is NOT "very democratic" when the side representing many fewer voters
DemocraticPatriot
Mar 1
#72
I agree. I want the worse to happen to Texas. But there are good people there too.
LiberalFighter
Feb 29
#13
I've lived outside of Austin for 36 years and seen our climate change quite a lot.
walkingman
Feb 29
#14
Exacly - San Angelo has very few trees and much more desert like than Austin. I
walkingman
Feb 29
#40
Know some very good Democrats in Texas. Heck, I even know a few in Mississippi.
Silent Type
Feb 29
#17
When the almeda fire hit our area, we lost two thirds of the manufactured homes,
MerryBlooms
Feb 29
#38
I'm glad your folks are safe. I'm sorry for the livestock suffering and loss. 😢
MerryBlooms
Feb 29
#25
Texas Panhandle with is basically most on the area from near Lubbock to the Oklahoma border
LetMyPeopleVote
Feb 29
#30
Man the snow didn't put a damper on this? Oh my! I heard the dry air and wind is back. (Well, it's the panhandle)
LeftInTX
Mar 1
#54
Let's also not forget that many of us here on DU are native Texans and still live here.
Trueblue Texan
Mar 1
#62
I see no end in sight to this fire. It's very scary. The weather is not cooperating.
LeftInTX
Mar 1
#67
I won't pray to the idiot allegedly in the sky but I do wish the best for your friend
CousinIT
Mar 1
#70