Category Archives: Texas

Mapping Texas Tech University in Open Street Map

Posted on September 18, 2010 by jhbutcher

When you look at an online map, such as Google Maps, the map itself, although helpful, is copyrighted material and can not (legally) be copied.    In the spirit of Wikipedia and other open source websites, somebody has started Open Street Map.   … Continue reading →

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Bookie, come hither

Posted on November 23, 2008 by jhbutcher

I graduated from Texas Tech. I have never bet on a football game in my life. Those two things being said, I so wish I had bet on Oklahoma in last night’s Texas Tech at Oklahoma game. Tech has one … Continue reading →

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Good Houston/Ike information websites

Posted on September 16, 2008 by jhbutcher

KHOU’s blog about which stores are open The Houston Chronicle’s list on open stores, restaurants and other stuff

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Vincek’s Smokehouse

Posted on August 8, 2008 by jhbutcher

Vincek’s Smokehouse Originally uploaded by jhbutcher My first stop at one of Texas’ 50 best BBQ joints. This is Vincek’s Smokehouse in East Bernard, Texas. It was in a small store and the BBQ was in the corner. I got … Continue reading →

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Texas Monthly’s Best BBQ in Texas

Posted on August 6, 2008 by jhbutcher

Every five years, Texas Monthly rates the best fifty barbeque restaurants in Texas. Here is their list for 2008. I am definately going to one this weekend. Fortunately, Houston has two on this list

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