Beautiful downtown Sweetwater, Texas, sometime around 1900. It appears that downtown is toward the back on the right side. I'd be curious if any of those buildings are still standing. Courtesy the @spcouta Library via The Portal to Texas History,
"Yes, but I like being free on the earth," Augustus said. "I'll cross the hills where I please."
RIP Larry McMurty, 84 years old. We'll not see his like again. Here's a wonderful article about Mr. McMurtry by the inimitable @skiphol
https://t.co/kpIxYHuTLC
As they prepare for the NFL, Mason Fine (@Masonfine09) and Michael Lawrence (@MikeLaw32) have shifted their workouts from UNT to.....where?
With gyms closed and Pro Day canceled, the duo has had to get creative.
Story: (Free)🏈
https://t.co/ow0Nroxvv5
Wrapping up Tuesday's edition of Virtual Senior Day is Michael Hunt.
This senior men's golfer came to McMurry from Sweetwater, Texas and has been honored by the American Southwest Conference both athletically and academically in his career.
Thank you, Michael! #AlaCumba
"Slingin'" Sammy Baugh, 1937. Sammy, who was born in Temple and raised in Sweetwater, may have been the greatest football player of all time. He revolutionized the quarterback position. Here's a great SI article about his legendary 1943 season:
https://t.co/JwESqIlhIW
Forever grateful for the opportunity UNT has given me. Thank you to the coaching staff for believing in me, and thank you to all many brothers for pushing me every day these past 4 years. A huge thank you to everyone from back home for supporting me every step of the way. #GMG