Empty, Almost Ghost Towns In The Dusty Texas Plains

[@chetbales3962]

I lived in Spur in 1969, I shined shoes at the barber shop, when the regular guys was out. I play pool right down the street , bought my first cowboy hat at the general store. seen a bloody movie at Halloween, at the movie theater. Had my first real girl friend from there. A lot of memories from that little town. I was thirteen at the time.

[@BaconIsNotBiceps]

Very cool indeed. Thank you for sharing.

[@dallas5609]

Bless you sir

[@StevieWonder737]

Did you know Molly Barron? I went to school with her in Austin. She was from Spur. She would have been about 5 yrs older than you, Class of 1968

[@chetbales3962]

@@StevieWonder737 dont recognize the name

[@robertwilson7750]

Why are there no people walking about

[@tsr207]

Thank you again for bringing vistas of America that we would never see otherwise - it really is an education in how immense the country is and how the changing economic conditions cause towns to rise and fall. Appreciate everything you do !

[@Loren_Vosser]

Merry Christmas and a happy new year Joe & Nic I love your videos they're so peaceful and informative Texas is a place I'd love to visit all the way from the UK 🤶 🧑‍🎄 🎄

[@torre333]

Merry Christmas and happy new year God bless both of you

[@melindacavazos4194]

I lived in Ralls, Idalou, and Crosbytown back in the 80's

[@fredreyez7614]

So did I, came from Michigan and worked at Texas Instruments on University Ave...in Lubbock... memories​@@melindacavazos4194

[@igavehimadollar3354]

I produced a huge deuce watching this big as a subway footlong me hearties

[@kdtrimble]

I wish you would have the opportunity to speak with the locals. That would add a whole new level to your channel.

[@uhycsak4444]

Good idea.

[@asullivan4047]

They pull the side walk in when he arrives-!!!😳 I've yet to see any humanoids-???🤔.

[@doloresmartinez2434]

I thought the same thing in several videos. There was people next to a castle looking tall tower and he was asking camera what it was. Lol stop and ask locals. Many are so bored they would talk to a shovel.

[@kingforaday8725]

My grandfather operated a cotton gin near Lubbock. I remember when we would go visit our grandparents during cotton harvest. My grandmother would load my sister and I up in their 55 Chevy Belair. She would visit cotton gins in many of the small towns in this area and pick up cotton samples that would be taken back for testing. The samples were in these long sock looking canvas bags with tags on them. By the time we got back home the trunk, back seat, back floor board and sometimes the front seat would be full of these bags. Along the way gin owners would gift us with gin branded ink pens, pencils, buttons, caps, miniature cotton bales, and often dimes and quarters for candy and a coke!!! Fun times!!! Wish I still had all those branded items as they are now collectors pieces.

[@neobaggins3718]

I live in a town that, while not quite in as dire a situation as Spur has seen mostly a decline in population since the 1930s to 1950s. We don't live in town, but outside in an old farmhouse. Route 66 is main street, and there are increasing efforts to revitalize and renew the city. But nearby, along Route 66 and other state highways, there are so many cool old towns that are in the same situation as Spur or even worse. We're 40 min and 1 hour from the two largest cities in the state, and housing is cheap. Some amenities are lacking, but in general it's easy to live here. I can't understand why people would spend double or triple the price on a newer construction home in the suburbs when you can get a better house on land in a small town. My wife's and my goal is to start a business in one of the historic route 66 buildings on main street and bring it back to some of its former glory. I love traveling on Route 66 and exploring old towns, but it's painful to see them dying slowly. My hope is more young people will see the charm of these old towns and come breathe new life into them before they're completely decayed and lost to time.

[@uhycsak4444]

This is a nice comment, and I agree with you.

[@JimBEATTIE-os1jk]

That would be great if you and your wife could start a business along Route 66 I think it's important to revive Route 66 to its former glory that would be wonderful and I wish the two of you luck with that

[@RogerSmith-lc9lo]

I lived in Spur, Texas on a small ranch when I was about 15 years old. I enjoyed living there and watched the old timers play dominoes downtown. They would tell stories about their cowboy days….good memories….

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Very cool!

[@zoidmo3388]

@Roger...that! would be so cool. I wish ppl. myself included , had vids of when we were young. (like the 50/60's era..lol) Taping of the happenings in down town areas of our small quaint slow pace towns.

[@StevieWonder737]

Did you know Molly Barron? I went to school with her in Austin. She was from Spur. She would have been about 5 yrs older than you, Class of 1968

[@CynthiaDeberry]

@@zoidmo3388 12:40

[@ratmadness4858]

I grew up in that area. Every August Roaring Springs would have the Old Settlers Reunion. In the 60s it was a big deal. Indoor dance hall with a live band. Outdoor dancing with a live band. Rodeo and full carnival with rides and games. I was playing Bingo for the first time. My father looked at my card and told me I had a Bingo. I asked him what I should do. The said yell Bingo. I was hooked on that game. Thousands of people would be there for the 3 days. Highway Patrol and Sheriff Deputies from all around the area would be there to keep order. Fun times

[@MadcapMedia01010]

This year was the 100th anniversary of the Old Settlers. My wife and I moved here from California. We love living in Spur and really enjoyed the Old Settlers this year.

[@thehimself4056]

What kind of people are there that NEEDS that much law enforcement?

[@ratmadness4858]

@@thehimself4056 1000s of farmers and cowboys drinking beer. this was before the fear of authority died.

[@thehimself4056]

I live in a similar town. But we don’t have cops or local law enforcement. Every now and then you might see a sheriff deputy parked, sleeping under a tree or something. We have beer and weed here though. The rodeos are great and fairs just as good.

[@zoidmo3388]

@ratmadness. Thx for your comment. Awesome hearing about these towns from folk that reside in these areas. Luv hearing about it.

[@ronnwood5527]

One of the greatest high school prom dances I ever did was in Spur, May 11, 1979 (AmaChron The Z-93 Entertainers). The theme was "Saturday Night Fever" and the kids were enthralled with 'Disco Fever'. Started the dance with "Stayin' Alive", "Night Fever", "Boogie Nights" and "How Deep Is Your Love". They danced to every song and a gave a huge round of applause at the end. Also did dances in Ralls and Dickens in later years.

[@marshmallows5641]

The old train depot in Roaring Springs is beautiful! It was part of the Quanah, Acme & Pacific Railroad, and used until 1971; which is also the year Amtrak took over passenger service. The town purchased it the next year, and it's a Texas historical landmark. Can't get enough of historical Mission Revival train depots, simply beautiful!

[@edkiess6953]

If you can find a copy, check out The Quanah Route by Don L. Hofsommer (Texas A & M University Press), 215 p. of text with pictures, chapter-by-chapter notes, bibliography and index. It's good reading. Ed in Albuquerque

[@dennyrosson2522]

Best water in Texas at roaring springs!,

[@ValyTraveler]

I'm currently in a smallish town in Mississippi - it was good for small business' when there was bigger industry - like a brickyard, fence manufacturing and lumber yard for homes. They all left but we do still have a nice sized grocery store, hospital and post office and 30 min to the nearest populated town... But, the main street looks a lot like those blighted towns with a few hanger on shops.

[@timothyogburn7656]

My stepfather was born and raised in Amarillo, he played back up stand up base for buddy Holly and did one Lubbock triangle tour with him when he was a senior in high school, I've driven through here while traveling, Mahalo y'all

[@michaelking958]

I lived in Roaring Springs from 1988-ish to 1992, ages 3-ish to 6. We lived in my great-grandparents' house. I loved it there. It was so calm, peaceful, fresh air... just a beautiful place to live. Especially remember Elmer Parks who ran that Parks Welding Shop in your video 26:07 . He used to bail Alf Alfa that grew on our property. I used to watch him do it and I think a time or two he even let me ride with him. He also welded my Tricycle when the back wheels start to break off the rest of the frame. Nice man. I also remember Thacker Supply, where my mom would buy tools and whatnot to fix our super old home. You also pass the old grocery store, the lighter colored brick building at 26:59 next to the Fire Department building. I miss it so much even 32 years later. I still live nearby though, so I try to go to their Fourth of July event most years. The turnout is still pretty good!

[@mz4999]

One of the best. We love the decay and roughness at the edges of society. Best for you and yours and be well in 2024.

[@tillyg8858]

Enjoyed the tour of Texas small towns. Thank you for sharing.

[@ReconPro]

Have a great weekend everyone!

[@cherylross4238]

So excited to see Ralls , Spur, Rolling Springs and Dickinson! I go thru there about twice a year going to Lubbock to visit family ! I would love to live in a small town. A lot of these people work and shop in Lubbock! Enjoying the history and information on every little community! I agree, your voice is very smooth and easy to listen to!

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Wow, thank you!

[@markhill7392]

I grew up in a town with 1500 people here in Texas. It was the best times of my life. I worked on a cattle ranch during high school and it toughened me up and taught me how to work hard. I kind of wish I had never left. Take care.

[@koolxxxyear]

I would have never experienced these rural towns if not for Joe. He sure brings us the history, scenery, education, informative data’s, introductions and both the glory & despair parts of America. Joe does it best. Ohhh. Wish I could sample some of the good food they had too. Thank you.

[@jimthornton-fc8kq]

This video reminded me of a movie from 1971 called "The last picture show". It showed about how bleak life in west texas could be. It was a good movie and this was another good video. Merry Christmas to you both. Sincerely, Jim Thornton

[@grumpadoes5358]

That movie hit very much dead center on small town life. I also enjoyed Texasville. It wasn't as good a movie but it was dead on describing small town folks.

[@49558201]

Roscoe , Rotan , Roby , old towns .

[@millardhale85]

Spur,Dickens,Roaring Springs, and Ralls,Texas WOW!

[@dellbecker-sagebiel8677]

I presently live in a place that's maybe a quarter the size of Spur. Richland Springs has less than 300 people, downtown has two stores and a post office and is less than two blocks long. There are three churches, one has station, a feed/fertilizer business that also has a bar, and of course a school that plays 6-man football. It is situated in San Saba county in the Hill Country. The county has only three towns, three schools, one grocery store, one livestock auction and the county is mostly agriculture wit 13:58 h cattle and pecans being the two main cash producers.

[@karenpacholek1643]

A lot of places you visit are pretty scary. I give you a lot of credit for showing us. Good job

[@ronniebishop8681]

Judge Henry Aldrich Carlos Brummett 1888-1965, he also had a son, Henry Aldrich Carlos Brummett Jr. 1915-1980 - born in Spur, Tx - served in WW2. Both are buried in Lubbock Co. Tx.

[@teresaburleson2112]

I have been told, on more than one occasion, the Sheriff's office still has a gallows in it. They keep it for historical purposes. Some friends and I, while traveling to Lubbock for a gig, wrote a song called, "Where in the Dickens are You?" The chorus is... between Spur and Matador on hiway 82, where in the Dickens are you? I'm enjoying your videos.

[@Brough1111]

The last picture show, black & white movie about a dying Texas town, great movie with a lot of great stars. Must watch

[@LarryHeagren]

You saved the best for last, Ralls. The other towns are barely alive. Not one fancy mansion type home which tells lots about these towns. A great trifecta and cats which is always fun. Another good video. I drive a Fiesta ST which is lowered stock and it couldn't make it around the first three towns at all. Your 4 wheeled drive vehicle is indeed a necessity to do your job. Thanks for keeping us entertained, another great video, you've got the knack and I'm glad you don't usually sing much.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Cool, thanks! :)

[@johngalanti1010]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@katewilliams4876]

Utterly fascinating! Very sad but so telling about our society and our ever changing society!

[@hhawg1]

Really enjoy these old, small towns. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@horseman528]

Home is where the heart is.

[@katkrause679]

I just found your channel. I am binge watching it. Love it!

[@PWPeteW1]

Thanks for taking us along on this drive. I used to live in Lubbock before the pandemic. I got to go through Ralls and Crosbyton while there. Ralls is indeed pronounced that way. It's refreshing to see sunny weather instead of the foggy and rainy stuff up here in the Pacific Northwest. Population decline in the rural areas of West Texas has been a thing for years now.

[@MarvinGaskins]

I graduated from McAdoo. we ran around in Spur, RoaringSprings and Crosbyton. Went to Ralls to roller skate.

[@grumpadoes5358]

I was born and raised in Ralls. I never knew we had a famous song writer from here. Ralls is drying up fast. We had about 2400 people in my day. I left at the start of 1999 to move to Houston. My parents are both buried there so I visit occasionally when I'm in the area. Live in Virginia now. I recognize several of the houses you drove past.

[@tanhelmet]

Visit the old towns of Dell City, Pecos, Sul Ross-Alpine, Marfa, Fort Hancock,Fabens, Clint, Tornillo and Socorro. I moved out when I joined the service in 1989. I heard these little towns are thriving.

[@samuelmorado70]

Hello from Lubbock Texas. I remember a miniature horse farm near there. Red Mcombs had car lots too.

[@DavidSmith-sb2ix]

Crime is low in Spur because there's nothing to steal and nobody to hurt.

[@WastrelWay]

I noticed that the poverty level for children is 68%. There are likely 3 children in town, so that's 2 out of 3 children. And they are probably in the same family. Although it could be 4 out of 6, but in any event the sample size is too small for the "percentage" (per hundred) to mean anything.

[@jeffreywhite4962]

Thanks!

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you!

[@marthakierstead3415]

Very sad to see such poor towns where people are struggling . Looking forward to the new year and seeing what travels you and Nic will bring us along.

[@PopuluxeApocalypse]

Too cool. Something really beautiful and captivating in these old ghost towns though. It’s almost as if those old decaying structures are talking as you drive by. Thousands of stories to tell I’m sure. Thank you for sharing your travels!

[@sailor4116]

You're knocking it out of the park with views. Great job.

[@momoreno944]

I enjoy drives thru small towns like these to see if I encounter classic cars, trucks, or vans. Appreciate videos.

[@ghoulbby]

🤣 Ofc there's a Dollar General. Reminds me of getting lost in deep west KY mountains. Far from any gas stations, small town post office closed up, but then suddenly there's a DG. They're EVERYWHERE.

[@beverlypitts8270]

You have a very soothing voice. I enjoy listening to you describe the towns you visit.

[@garyply279]

Keep talking Try not to sing LOL

[@peterpierce9233]

My Grand Parents on my father's side are buried there. In 1950 there was a Dirt Race track where the Race Cars came from far away to test their skills and speed. My mom and dad owned a diner there. One of the buildings you videoed was a "White Auto" owned by my Uncle Ronald Pierce. My Grand Parents were Alphie and Agnes Pierce

[@kentclark6420]

Hard to believe there was actually life there.

[@marcomcdowell8861]

Always amazing how decaying cities, towns and villages have housing crumbling to the ground, yet the city hall, police station and courthouses are pristine.

[@sellerd1]

Since I started watching your videos a couple of years ago, I hoped that your travels would take you to Ralls. When I saw where Spur was on the map I got hopeful that you would go to Ralls. Then I saw you travel north and my excitement built. When I saw you climb the Caprock, I was pretty sure you were going to Ralls. When I saw the windmills, I was convinced. I spent many memorable days in Ralls from the late 1950's to the early 90's. I witnessed the slow but sure change of the town. My Aunt used to meet her friends every day at Dairy Queen. She was real excited when they got their Dollar General. She has since passed away and the last time I was in Ralls was for her funeral about 8 years ago. One thing I always loved about Ralls was the flatness of the land and the fact you could see miles in any direction and maybe just see a tree about 5 miles away. Then they ruined the scenery with unsightly windmills. I was heartbroken to see that. It was like the end of an era. I really enjoy your videos! Thanks for going to Ralls!

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Cool! Ralls downtown has amazing potential, and I think in the future the town will prosper because of its proximity to Lubbock. Lubbock continues to steadily grow and has never lost population.

[@sellerd1]

I might be adding to Lubbock's growth. Im retired and living on Long Island. The cost of living here is outrageous compared to Lubbock. My cousin just moved from Lewisville to Lubbock. I'm seriously thinking of moving there. My brother is in Carrollton but that's pretty expensive as well. I like the flat open spaces and climate of Lubbock. There's an advantage of being at 3,000 ft.@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

[@craigblakes5499]

Hi. Did you grow up in Ralls? If you did, you grew up with some of my family. I'm a Anderson descendant

[@sellerd1]

@@craigblakes5499I’m related to the Slater Family. My aunt was Leona and uncle was Rex. I have lots of good memories of Ralls.

[@frankgrabasse4642]

I love the handrails. As if anyone is around to use them. I would hope that remote work would bring people back to these places for cheap homes.

[@judithdelmar1589]

It's happening but generally folks with more money than sense looking for the "quaint". Terlingua is a case in point.

[@andycheng9066]

It’s so surreal to see these towns frozen in time

[@hg1651]

You think it’s frozen but it’s changed so much, since I was a child, growing up in dickens county.

[@ALo-yv2pj]

@@hg1651for the better or for worse has it changed?

[@carolstevens9369]

Hi. Joe and Nic! I just discovered your channel!!! I love it! I love history like this. I’ve been binge watching it since I discovered your channel two weeks ago!❤❤❤

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@unklejohn8575]

My wife grew up near Spur and wanted to buy and open up that first building you showed (she also wanted to turn it into a coffee and tea shop). The population of Spur dropped because the private prison. The decline in all of these towns are due to the lack of infrastructure, which is driving people to Lubbock for goods, jobs, or homes. I grew up in Dallas, but have lived out here for twenty years and it’s sad to see these quiet towns dry up and die. We still live out here, but not sure for how much longer. The summers are getting too much for us to handle.

[@thehimself4056]

It got to 129 at our place last year

[@zoidmo3388]

Thx unclejohn for your comment. It's awesome to hear from folks that are residing in these types of towns. It interests me.

[@libbydoucette455]

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[@yaboi269]

@@thehimself4056that is absolutely horrifying

[@kimballamram552]

A lot of those small towns have consolidated school districts that play six man football which is a source of pride for the towns. Another resident of Spur, Texas who achieved a degree of infamy was Marshall Applewhite of the Heavens Gate cult.

[@lindadavis1631]

Have a wonderful holiday. See you all soon .💕💕💕

[@Dmwntkp99]

Great setting for films.

[@karenmoss4315]

I have never been to The Us, but after watching your videos, it feels like i;ve really been thhere! Thank you!

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

My pleasure 😊

[@ChrisCaluag]

Thanks for the tour! I enjoy watching your videos. I’m not even American.

[@juliogonzales5441]

Love those small quiet 🤫 towns..go...spurs...go ❤

[@tracysmith4383]

Red McCombs was also a brief owner of the Minnesota Vikings in 98 and sold the team to its current owners.. his catch phrase was" purple pride"! 😂

[@Dan-d9v]

Yep, tried to move the team to san Antonio.

[@GregDV]

I flew into Spur years ago back in the 90's in my Cessna 175, mainly for the same reason you traveled here. I found the people in Spur to be very friendly and welcoming.

[@ginaperry2599]

There's a Tiny Home community somewhere in Spur. 🏡🛣️

[@amym.694]

Fun Texas fact . Texas is the state with the most counties, 254.

[@Harpoon2theRescue]

.....with the planets worst drivers.

[@James-es1fg]

@@Harpoon2theRescueclose but I’d have to say Georgia drivers. Specifically Atlanta are the worst. 80mph and bam the entire freeway decides to slam to an immediate stop. No coasting. Just… hope you got good breaks

[@shadowchaser3836]

@@Harpoon2theRescueeveryplace has the planet’s worst drivers.

[@amel2784]

@ 2:34 is a picture of spur dated 1909, and in the background is a building that has a facade that is crenelated along the top of the facade and the words Bryant Link Merchandise written across the front of the building. @ 3:24, we can see the building with the crenelated facade and the words Bryant Link Merchandise on the building next door. Very interesting that they survived.

[@arojasserrano]

Man, as a new resident in the USA, I am addicted to your videos!! Great way to know several faces of the USA!

[@macjac1725]

I grew up in Ralls, Texas and my parents would take me around the surrounding areas, alot of history! Amazing you viewed these little towns!

[@craigblakes5499]

You might have grew up with some of my family. I'm a Anderson descendant. My great auntie Loletha was a school teacher there. My uncle BL Anderson was one of the founding members of Shiloh Baptist Church there in Ralls

[@hridoygovindadas914]

I really dig these videos. Thanx

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you!

[@jonathanlee5185]

👍Fascinating. The sun-bleached ocher oranges and the sandstone ashlar and the fire-trap whitened dry timber, under the still, deep-blue cloudless skies that are somehow low-hung -- and amid broad-stretch streets with not a soul to be seen on them other than the backwash of a fast passing vehicle, sagging chain-fences, junk-yard front lawns and intermittent witch-spindle trees -- all remind of the aesthetic of the (less violent moments) in the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie.👍

[@wildkingdom2012]

What an epic comment.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

You're amazing with words.

[@argekay1960]

An amazing tapestry of words strung together by a gossamer thread of imagination and pen. The vocabulary is strong in this one!

[@ericscottstevens]

24:45 You could imagine the veterans from the wars returning to this this town. Fought their way across the Pacific or Europe, Korea or Vietnam. Anxiously waiting to see this train station meaning they survived and successfully made it back to home. We all come from somewhere.

[@kimballamram552]

In the volunteer armed services of today the majority of the personnel come from towns with populations under five thousand people

[@laquintabloomington1584]

That one town Ralls has a beautiful brick main street. I am amazed at how good condition it still is.

[@stevenmoser7233]

Red owns many car dealerships in San Antonio. Excellent vlog. Merry Christmas.

[@michaelbezos2969]

That blue sky is awsome. Very few hills. No problem mowing lawn. Looks to be quite warm in summers. Enjoyed video, love to travel by arm chair. Thank you!

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thanks 👍

[@judithdelmar1589]

Ski Abilene! 😄

[@batmansillo]

That little coffee shop broke my heart. It still looked operational, but its in the middle of nowhere! It must be so depressing and lonely to live there.

[@NativeNYer]

Its really sad 2 c these little towns wasting away, sad. Thanx Joe 4 another informative video. Merry Christmas 2 u and Nicole!

[@eddiemunster4094]

I know I wonder how busy they were in their hay day

[@boneyardrestorodz2536]

Excellent coverage👍

[@phtevlin]

Spur is located in Dickens County. Dickens County had a population of 8,601 in 1930; it now has a population of 1,770. In nearly all of Joe & Nic's towns that they feature in their travelogues have had severe population declines; the counties in whih these towns are located have experienced an even worse decline.

[@georgevan2589]

When the itinerary calls for a trip to Ralls, and someone says what in the dickens are you doing in Dickens, you hit the road, tune in some Motley Crue, and travel to Motley County. We enjoy and appreciate your videos very much; keep it up!

[@onrycodger]

Another Cool 😎 video. Merry almost Christmas 🎄 ✨️ as always, Thumbs up 👍

[@barblenzen2198]

Thanks for another great video joe wishing you and nic and your family a Merry Christmas, safe travels God Bless

[@hg1651]

When the dickens court house was in use, all the local teenagers parked out front on the side facing west at night. Some nights we would have trucks for 200 yards going south. Streaking was a big thing when I was in high school in afton. Running around the court house naked once or twice and going down the street south lol really good times. Dickens, afton, spur and roaring springs used too be wild places at night. Oh let’s not forget jayton.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

That sounds awesome. Great memories of those times, I'm sure.

[@maryogar1624]

Love to see your videos! I may not be able to travel so this is the next best thing☺️

[@TheSnoopyclone]

People pass away and the kids have grown up and moved away. People moved away, setup their new life and don’t look back. When the parents passed away, the house is either sold or left alone. It looks like a nice place to retire and take life nice and slow. Quiet and small community. Perfect place to have avoided Covid.

[@zuxx00]

I always find towns like these fascinating. It's almost like an abandoned movie set.

[@jatsajatsa]

You do important work sir...👏

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

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[@kimanthoni6377]

Sad to see the decay! Still interesting.

[@DesertMav]

Very solid video on some of these smaller forgotten towns. Ralls looks like it can be saved, but the others are looking quite done for. I think Dickens could have turned around, but it may be too late at this point in time. Can't wait to see the next video and Merry Christmas to you and the family.

[@Myth-Tho]

Your content is much needed...I find myself watching video after video.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Awesome!!

[@bossdog1480]

I think one of the major reasons little towns are disappearing, and not the only reason of course, is that modern cars are far easier to drive long distances. I remember 40 odd years ago how sore my back would be from driving old cars. You needed to concentrate a lot more as the steering pre rack and pinion was all over the place and the seats were crap, with very little support. Now we just jump in the car and drive all day and still feel fine and dandy at the end of it. 😀😀

[@andrewward5891]

Actually I think good cars are the only thing keeping a lot of these towns on life support instead of being Ghost towns. People can live in these little towns and drive to jobs, grocery stores, and medical care in bigger communities. Back before cars when the reason a town existed ended (like a mine playing out) everyone left quickly.

[@4GSR]

Yeah, I bet it was hard to get a fair trial in that tiny town back in that day. One lawyer town and a courthouse courtroom with jurors who know each other and know who is good and who is bad. Already know who is guilty before the trial even starts! I enjoy all of your videos of the various places you travel to, especially the ones in Texas. Thanks for sharing and a Merry Christmas to yaw. Ken

[@TheGravitywerks]

Problem, if you are a criminal......

[@mayonnaise9993]

@@TheGravitywerks Or a minority. A lot of the time they couldn't see the difference between the two.

[@mikerogers1216]

Back in the day? Lol, the town is only 36 years old, it doesn't really have a 'back in the day'

[@siphomogale779]

This travel shows us we should appreciate where we live and take care of our towns, Marry Christmas Everybody

[@duran9664]

Not always. Some towns need to put to rest 🤪

[@spirit278]

I recently drove the entire length of Hwy 380 from I-25 to Greenville, TX. I couldn't believe how depressed things are in west TX.

[@Ttoe280]

Like the short stories of the places to visit , giving a feel for the small towns , Thank you

[@User7336John]

I love America ,and i wish could living in there with my family.....❤ from Afghanistan

[@thefreestylefrEaK]

Fascinating place. So eerie and quiet. Not a soul to be seen. Depressing. Lots of history in this (virtually) ghost town.

[@saifhasan4631]

Hi Joe! I like your video so much. Its an addiction! Thanks

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Awesome!

[@eyesinthesky64]

My husband’s grandfather was on the World Championship Polo Team from Spur, TX!

[@joemeyers3127]

Thanks for another fascinating episode. Hope you have a great Christmas.

[@michaelgreen4838]

Haven't had time to watch your videos. forgot how good a job you do making these!

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you, Michael!

[@beerreviewsandmore]

Thank you for another great video and Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@maryashby4759]

Please show schools and tell how many seniors graduate. Love your videos!

[@robertlawrence492]

Merry Christmas Joey and Nicole! Can't wait for next year's adventures.

[@RogerSmith-lc9lo]

Jayton, Texas, Clairemont, Texas…..

[@richardduerr9983]

It's kind of funny to me, a friend of mine lived in San Antonio (I'm from Ohio, but living in Philadelphia since 1987), and asked me if I would be willing to fly out (at her cost) to San Antonio, and drive her and her very old dog, in her SUV, back to the city she loves, Philadelphia (this was early December 2021. She was only in San Antonio for a few years to care for her aging father, who had recently passed. Anyway, her timing was perfect, I'm single, I was 56, kind of bored since COVID crap had ruined my social life, so I took her up on the 26 hour drive adventure. I had never been in Texas, except for Dallas airport. I fully expected to see the dry and dusty terrain like in this video, but the route we took (I-35 and I-30) was beautiful, with lush farmland and green fields everywhere, I was quite surprised by it's beauty. I see now, having looked at Google Earth, that the eastern half (San Antonio, Dallas etc.) is green, the western half of the state (as this video represents) is all dry and dusty, like I pictured from the cowboy movies and such. I always thought all of Texas looked that way.

[@DIVISIONINCISION]

East Texas is forested, humid, very dense. West Texas is the complete opposite.

[@ericscottstevens]

I probably would have agreed to the scenario. Sometimes adventures find us at the correct moment where we can say what the hey, let's accomplish something.

[@richardduerr9983]

@@DIVISIONINCISION I would never have known that until I made that trip, Before that, I only saw Texas in cowboy movies (probably none of which were actually shot in Texas) and such. It was a fun adventure, beautiful views, and the people I met on the way were super friendly.

[@713tilidierippimpc5]

The state where the dry west meets the wet east

[@maebailey8903]

Hi there Joe and Nicole! We really enjoy your channel. Would you be able to include the major employers or the type of industries that employ the residents,as you have done in a few of your broadcasts? Btw, my father encountered who he was pretty sure were Bonnie and Clyde parked close to where he was hunting rabbits as a boy in or near Greenville. He saw their guns and the man told him to run along home. Thank you!