counties across texas
A Forward Texas Spotlight Series
The Counties Across Texas spotlight series from the Texas Forward Party takes us through the largest counties in Texas to the smallest: a journey that reminds us just how big, bold, and beautifully diverse this state truly is. From city skylines to ranch roads, from classrooms to cattle pens, every county has a story worth telling.
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Gaines County vs. Zapata County
This match-up pairs the agricultural powerhouse of the Permian Basin with the fishing capital of the border. One is defined by faith and farming; the other by water and the border.
Bandera County vs. Blanco County
This match-up pairs the "Cowboy Capital of the World" and the "Lavender Capital of Texas." One is defined by boots and saddles; the other by purple blooms and presidential history.
Panola County vs. Camp County
This match-up brings us deep into the Piney Woods of East Texas where Panola County and Camp County are located. One is defined by melody and gas; the other by spicy food and aviation legends.
Llano County vs. Rains County
This match-up pairs the rugged geology of the Hill Country with the wetland beauty of East Texas. One is defined by pink granite and barbecue; the other by bass boats and birdwatching.
Lampasas County vs. Lamb County
This match-up contrasts the gateway to the Hill Country and the fertile South Plains. One is defined by water and tourism; the other by earth and harvest.
Shelby County vs. Wilbarger County
This match-up pairs the poultry powerhouse of East Texas with the ranching legacy of the Red River. One is defined by pine forests and chicken farms; the other by wide prairies and cattle kings.
Uvalde County vs. Morris County
This match-up pairs the crystal clear waters of the Frio River with the industrial history of Northeast Texas. One is defined by summer vacations and resilience; the other by manufacturing and state parks.
Aransas County vs. Newton County
This match-up contrasts the artistic vibe of the coast with the secluded beauty of the Deep East Texas forests. One is defined by the bay and the wind; the other by the river and the woods.
Fayette County vs. Dawson County
This match-up brings together the cultural heart of German-Czech Texas and the agricultural soul of the South Plains. One is defined by European heritage and architecture; the other by American comfort food and farming.
Milam County vs. Reeves County
Today matches a central Texas agricultural hub with the energy giant of the West. One is transitioning from heavy industry; the other is in the thick of it.
Gillespie County vs. Red River County
This match-up contrasts the booming wine country of Central Texas with the historic Red River valley of the Northeast. One is a tourism juggernaut; the other is a quiet guardian of the past.
Cass County vs. Live Oak County
The week concludes with a contrast between the musical piney woods and the storytelling brush country. One is defined by melody and timber; the other by stories and fracking.
San Jacinto County vs. Terry County
This match-up pairs the deep woods of the Sam Houston National Forest with the vineyards of the High Plains. One is defined by tall pines and creeks; the other by red soil and vines.
Palo Pinto County vs. Ward County
This match-up contrasts the healing hills of North Texas with the shifting sands of the West. One is defined by water and wellness history; the other by sand and oil.
Kleberg County vs. Clay County
This match-up pairs the most famous ranch in the world with a historic gateway on the Red River. One is a global brand; the other is a quiet guardian of the frontier.
Howard County vs. Franklin County
This match-up compares a historic Permian Basin hub with a Piney Woods leisure destination. One is defined by the Hotel Settles and oil; the other by luxury lake homes and dairy farms.
Bee County vs. Sabine County
This match-up connects the Coastal Bend brush country with the deep forests of the Louisiana border. One is defined by aviation history and mesquite; the other by bass fishing and pines.
Titus County vs. Somervell County
This match-up pairs an industrial powerhouse in Northeast Texas with a prehistoric wonderland southwest of Fort Worth. One is defined by the spark of the welder; the other by the track of the Acrocanthosaurus.

