I'm from Texas. Here are some helpful tips for Knicks Fans: What You Should Know Before Visiting San Antonio:
1. It's not cheese dip. It's queso.
2. Sweet tea isn't a beverage. It's the official wine of the South.
3. "Bless your heart" is not always a compliment. Context matters. A lot.
4. If someone says they're "fixin' to" do something, no repairs are involved.
5. A breakfast taco is a perfectly acceptable breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night snack. Get one asap.
6. The speed limit is merely a suggestion to the pickup truck behind you.
7. "Y'all" is singular. "All y'all" is plural.
8. No, you cannot survive June by "just walking a few blocks."
9. The Alamo is smaller than you imagined. Don't say it out loud.
10. If a local says, "It's not that hot today," and it's 96 degrees, they mean it.
11. Guacamole is considered a vegetable.
12. The phrase "Texas-sized" is not marketing. It's a warning.
13. You may develop strong opinions about salsa before the weekend is over.
14. When someone waves from another vehicle, they're being friendly. Wave back.
15. Chili does not contain beans. This is not a debate.
16. If you ask for "just a little spicy," the outcome is entirely at the restaurant's discretion.
17. Texans put hot sauce on things that already contain hot sauce.
18. Cowboys exist, but most Texans commute by pickup, not horseback.
19. A 20-minute drive can somehow be 35 miles away.
20. If someone offers homemade brisket, cancel your other plans immediately.
21. H-E-B is not a grocery store. It is a way of life.
22. The stars at night are big and bright...!!! Yes, people will expect you to know what comes next.
23. "A little outside town" can mean 45 minutes away.
24. If you hear, "Well, that's interesting," it may mean the exact opposite.
By the end of your trip, you'll be saying "y'all," ordering queso, and arguing about barbecue like you've lived in Texas your whole life. Welcome to Texas - stay safe and enjoy the game!
Governor Abbott closed out his speech at the Texas GOP convention with a live elephant. It then peed on the floor as it left the room.
The perfect metaphor for the Texas Republican Party.