This match-up compares the coastal plains west of Houston with the northern tip of the Hill Country. One is defined by flat fields and irrigation canals; the other by limestone creeks and wing shooting.

This match-up brings together the lush forests of East Texas and the arid brush of the Winter Garden region. One is defined by autumn festivals and pines; the other by irrigation and mesquite.

This match-up compares the Red River valley north of Dallas with the premier hunting grounds of West Central Texas. One is defined by trade and tourism; the other by wildlife and water.

This match-up contrasts between the "Cowboy Capital of the World" and the "Cradle of Texas." One is defined by boots and milk; the other by red dirt and revolution.

This match-up contrasts the border waters of Del Rio with the high plains energy fields. One looks to the Rio Grande; the other looks to the Permian Basin.

This match-up pairs the Piney Woods fishing destination with the geographical center of the state. One is defined by water and woods; the other by its central location and ranching heritage.

This match-up brings together the culinary capital of Central Texas and the energy heart of the West. One draws tourists with smoked brisket; the other fuels the nation with crude.

This match-up contrasts the booming, scenic Hill Country with the remote, rugged corner of the Panhandle. One is managing the pressures of wealth and suburbanization; the other is sustaining a way of life on the frontier.

This match-up pairs a quirky East Texas icon with a powerhouse of the Panhandle. One is defined by Red River valley culture and tourism; the other by the endless horizon and the feedyard economy.

This match-up is rooted in the deepest traditions of Texas. One county is defined by the ranching lifestyle that shaped the West; the other by the sacrifice that shaped the Republic.

This match-up contrasts the "Tomato Capital of the World" and the "Town Without a Frown." One is defined by its lush agriculture and Caddoan history; the other by its friendly spirit and high plains grit.

This match-up brings together the historic charm of East Texas and the dairy heritage of the South Texas borderlands. One is defined by red brick and pine; the other by brush and cream.

This match-up contrasts the humid wetlands of the Gulf Coast with the dry crossroads of the Panhandle. One is managing the explosive growth of the Houston exurbs; the other is fighting to remain a vital stop on the highway.

This match-up pairs the serene beauty of the Hill Country with the rugged wildlife of the High Plains. One county is defined by cypress trees and limestone; the other by prairie grasses and migratory birds.

This match-up explores the granite hills of Central Texas and the coastal plains of the Gulf. One is defined by rock and fresh water; the other by salt air and resilience against hurricanes.

This match-up brings us to the peanut fields south of San Antonio and the deep brush country of the Rio Grande Plains. One is becoming a suburban haven; the other remains a rugged frontier for hunters and oilmen.

This match-up contrasts the dense thicket of East Texas with the high-stakes horizon of the Panhandle. One is defined by its reservoir and indigenous roots; the other by its role in global security and vast wheat fields.

This match-up contrasts the cultural enclave of Castroville and the Pecan Capital of the World. One is defined by its European roots and proximity to the city; the other by its parks and agricultural fame. Both are charming, historic, and fiercely proud of their titles.