The Stark Landscape Of West Texas - I Visited Three Unique Towns
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- I visited these Texas towns: Los Ybanez, Lamesa & Big Springs.
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I can't live without Joe's videos, and his wonderful voice and way of narration. It's now a tradition. I spend my Saturday and Sunday evenings watching his videos. I hope his car holds out.
Thank you!
to do honest i really do like the story telling and all the small towns....great day to everyone reading this
I grew up in Lamesa, graduated high school in 1988. Great place to grow up. The big mural is “The Wall” and one day every year the Seniors get to paint it. I’ve seen many movies at the Sky-Vue and it was so sad when the snack bar burned down. It was a running drive-in until then, and you could go in a separate driveway to get your chihuahuas even without the movie. Good memories!!
Cool! "The Wall" is awesome, I love the idea.
precious memories !
The snack bar burning down is what shut down the drive in? Get the locals together and rebuild it! I'm in Fort Worth but ill come help, we could get Joe and Nic to be the celebrity ribbon cutters for the grand reopening.
I miss the Southern drawl from these parts of Texas 🥰❤
As soon as I saw that wall, I could tell! Fun idea!
Joe, the Everyman quality of your story telling and narration is what makes your videos so enjoyable. Thank you for continuing your journey. I look forward to the coming years content.
Likewise.
I was impressed by the lovely brick streets in the core of Lamesa. I have noticed this in other small Texas towns but, come to think of it, not in other states.
I love your travel videos. I feel like I'm actually riding in the car with you. Your history and facts of these towns are excellent.
Awesome! Thank you! That’s what I’m going for. 😀😀👍
I got to travel today, without leaving the house. Thank you. Great trip.
Thank you!
it seems like Americana is dying. Thank you for making a log of what's left of it. These videos will be rewatched by people 40 years from now and later.
Talk about tumbleweed. I hit one on the freeway between Tucson and Phoenix going about 75 MPH. It just exploded. Will never forget that. Lol
In the "dead zone" of Los Ybanez all the abandoned homes are duplexes of identical design. Interesting.
It used to be a labor camp for migrant workers. I remember going out there with my pop a few times to get beer.
I'd drink if I had to live in Los Ybanez...
Some of those tumble weeds are no joke ! I saw one larger than an SUV one time, scared the heck out of me.
They're surprisingly heavy. I tried to pick one up as a younger studlier man. I wanted to press it over my head so my special lady friend could take a picture. Almost gave myself a hernia!
Thanks once again for a wonderful and informative video - a real slice of the United States in real time! Great documentation and commentary.
Thanks
That drive in theater was in operation in 2014 and 15 I know for sure.
The concession stand burned down
Big Spring is an old Texas & Pacific railroad town with the foot print of the old roundhouse and turntable pit clearly visible on Google maps. Another great tour, thanks much!
Stark is an understatement.
I realize it would be impossible in many places, but something to consider might be contacting local historians, maybe local newspapers, for information to provide a historical narrative and provide some insight on what economic activities that once fueled these towns. Thanks for the content.
A great video, so interesting and relaxing. I love the old drive-in theatre ! There aren't many left in Australia now, very sad ! The Settles Hotel has been beautifully renovated, and still has that old-world charm ! Wonderful old towns ! Thanks so much, Joe and Nic, enjoyable as always !😊💖
Thank you, CL!!
For an European it’s interesting to see this part of the USA.
Mid 80’s I worked as farmhand during high school breaks along all these West Texas towns. Early 80’s My Dad worked in Bovina and Hereford slaughterhouses. For College I moved to Bethany Oklahoma but visited during winter breaks. When I graduated my parents moved to Oklahoma near me.
I had lots of college friends from Lubbock, Lamesa, Ralls, Slaton with whom we split gas fuel when we went back out there. They were locals but not us, we moved there from South Texas.
I specifically remember working around Tahoka,Lamesa,Knott,Ralls,Big Spring, Midland and Odessa and the hangouts for High School age kids for the weekends, also large local TV Network stations advertised summer festivals and events for that whole area.
Your videos bring back great memories!
Awesome. 😀👍
The slabbed area that you took the opening shot of Big Springs at, was the site of my grandmother’s old stone house and small store back when I was a kid (I’m now 71). I remember that overlook well…!!!
Tommy Saulter did you know Joe or Gene Whitaker?
THANKS FOR THE RIDE BROTHER SPODES,... WE'LL DO IT AGAIN SOON 😃👍❤
The thing about dogs roaming loose in these small
towns, neighborhoods. In places where there are few, if any
municipal laws on the books covering roaming dogs, I think
some people just got lazy over the years. And instead of going out
and walking their pooches just let their dogs out to roam and poop
in other people's yards and property.
Congratulations on your 400 k subscriber milestone😊🎉
Thanks for posting. This is the area of Texas in which I grew up; the town I grew up in most of my life on my grandparents' farm was located in Tahoka, Texas which is North of these towns. I have not been back for over 35 years now. Brought back a lot of good memories. 🙂
So glad we got to see the inside of the Settles Hotel. Thanks Joe!
When I worked in Lubbock in the 70's in the liquor industry we supplied all the bootleggers in Lamesa.
I find it interesting that all "grand" buildings are occupied by politicians and judges--currently and historically. That says a lot. That says it all.
I enjoy these little towns so much that today I went out and explored 2 sort of near me. I could just hear your narrations in my head. The best part…. I saw a few houses with full front yards and could hear you say ‘whooo, that’s a lot of stuff’. 😂
When I was a college student at Tech in the 90's the First United Methodist Church in Big Spring paid me and several other students to come down and play their Christmas presentation in early December and put us up in a hotel for a couple of nights for rehearsals. The sanctuary is quite beautiful and was built in 1925.
Many Thanks Joe, for another informative and touching video...Keep up the good work.. Enjoy your videos very much....Stay Happy and Safe..!!
The best time is ever for our lives 1970’s
Kids are missing out drive ins were the things back then lot's of fun
Your videos are testament to the fact that there is a desolate beauty to everything when there aren't too many humans around.
Yup, and having traveled through West Texas I can certainly understand it. It was like traveling across the Moon. It was quite an experience.
I see the beautiful Texas skies, so vast like no other State in our Union ❤❤
Growing up in MA, my parents took us to the drive-in. We would play on the same type playground and one drive-in had a small train to ride. That was fun for a kid! And one of Dad's favorite singers was Buddy Holly so I grew up listening to him. Great video. Thank you. Love Texas too!!
West Texas is an unique place. Not just these towns. Amazing video!
I totally agree!
Thank you both for another fascinating video. I like your continued tour of Texas towns and cities immensely. Love that Nicole has kept her red hair, suits you well Nicole.
Just as a side note. Found it interesting that they incorporated just so they could obtain a liquor license. Rumor has it that the city of Impact, just north of Abilene kind of did the same thing. Another rumor is that the owner of the store sold out the first weekend and when I lived there he was still doing very well. A friend of mine commented that Abilene was the only city he knew of that was religious by nature but still had 10,000 alcoholics, complements of Impact.
I’ve been to that drive in theater while it was still in operation. Never thought I’d ever see downtown lamesa ever again 😂
I remember going to Bible school in that “elementary” when I was just a wee lad.😂
As a texan my first response is all right a beer store !
Wow, abandoned towns….. thank you! Nice restored hotel! 44:47
This is probably one of your best videos
Thank you!
My family is from and still lives in Lamesa, TX. I love it there and the people are so kind.
Dear Joe and Nic I've watched and enjoyed so many of your videos I too grew up on Westerns and the Buffalo Bill annuals handed down by my aunts. I especially enjoy the videos in Texas. I realize that Texas is one place in the USA that I never visited but have always wanted to . I'm from UK and have spent the last year recovering from major surgeries and have against my will had to retire from work. I love your videos they are so peaceful and relaxing helped no doubt by your cool and calm narration which is also very informative. Also I love your observations on cats, dogs and horses on your travels. I have to try some of this Texas food one day I always look forward to your restaurant visits. Keep up the good work and stay safe both of you. 😊
We have stayed at that hotel, its beautiful! There are new houses just outside of town. We have friends who live there. There are areas with a VA hospital; restaurants, stores ….
You ever make it way up north again. You should check out Duluth, MN. And drive up along the North Shore. Come in summer months though better prettier than winter. Love all you videos and getting to see places that aren't visited or long forgotten to most.
We have scouted out Duluth, and will most likely visit there this summer. Beautiful city. Loved driving down the hills to the St Louis River/Bay.
You should consider giving a "vibe" rating when you visit a town. I really enjoy your content.
I am addicted to these videos . Great information and visuals
Awesome, thank you!
There was a fire at the Lamesa Skyvue DriveIn concession stand around 8 years ago after which the place wasn't rebuilt. Buddy Holly actually played his first ever gig at the Skyvue.
True Story
I had a friend in grade school who's dad owned a drive in theater. When he found out that DC was about to go to daylight savings time he sold it. He said who wants to go to the drivein at 9pm at night and stay for a double feature yes that was in the mid 1960's old codger I am. The driveins went downhill from then on.
LaMesa was the home town of a long time TV news anchorman In my hometown Milwaukee named Jerry Taff- WISN.
LOL! I spent many nights at the 15 Outdoor Theatre back in the early 1970’s. We’d always park way in the back. If I went with my buddies, it was a great place to party without being bothered. If I went with a girlfriend, it was a great place to… well you know the rest
LaMesa also was home a small record label in the ‘50’s and ‘60’s called Bo-Kay. They produced some fine rock, country and western swing 45’s before moving operations to Ft. Worth in the early ‘60’s
Congrats on 400k subscribers 🎉. Way to go Joe and Nic !
Thank you!
A movie poster with Vin Diesel is old?
Are you kidding me. Then that would make me ancient at 63 years old, youngin. 😊
FYI. If you want to try a "Chihuahua" sandwich, you can go to Stars and Stripes Drive In Theatre in Lubbock, TX. The Fried Corn Fritters are awesome, too!
Lamesa is the hometown of actor Barry Corbin from no country for old men. The old guy with the bunch of cats., He was also in lonesome dove and urban cowboy.
Love you Joe and Nicole - thank u - for showing us AMERICA.
This is fun. Drive in theaters were a part of my childhhod. My Dad always left before the end so we wouldn't get stuck in the exit traffic (hahaha).We never got to see the ends. I love deserted towns btw. I don't think the town sees themselves in a negative light. I think they love it. It seems quiet and peaceful except on Saturday night when the population of 7 moseys over to the liquor store.
Very historical and.very interesting towns you shown us. thank you very much for this great efforts.i am very fond of to see this kind of ghost. towns. once again I am very grateful to you for this kind of informative videos. thanks.
That Drive-In in Lamesa was operational up until at least the early aughts. The same people opened another Drive-In in Midland. It's still open and yep, they serve the Chihuahua.
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My parents love watching you guys after I introduce them to your channel. We’re watching & my mom says, I bet Nicole has a salmon salad. 😂😂
It's all she eats! :)
Very enjoyable! Los Ybanez reminds me of the City of Impact, located just north of Abilene, Texas. Essentially, Impact was set-up to sell alcohol in what was once a "dry area". Remembering Big Spring from many years ago, traveling with my parents to visit my brother who was attending college in Lubbock. We stopped to visit friends of my parents in Big Spring. My Dad worked for Greyhound and he knew the bus station manager at Big Spring. At that time Big Spring was a busy stop for Greyhound. Very busy Dallas to West Coast schedules stopped there as well as bus traffic from San Antonio going northwest to Amarillo and Denver. The station also had a restaurant. At that time the station was approximately in the area where the Settles Hotel now has its swimming pool and outdoor areas. Greyhound now has a small station a couple of blocks away.
I'm from lamesa i used to in los ybanz that used to be a army camp and they used to call that place labor camp
I learned something very interesting about Texas drive in movie theaters. In the 1950's, the owner of a Texas drive in was trying to figure out how to drum up business. He produced a couple of low budget teen horror flicks, and marketed them as a double feature in order to attract more customers. One of those movies is called "The Killer Shrews" 1959, I believe the other is called "The Giant Gila Monster" 1959.
I like that.
Re comments below: I’m 100% confident the seven single women are JUST FINE and can take care of themselves! Indeed, they’ll probably all armed and and certainly tough-lest they wouldn’t be living out there in the first place. Easy does it everyone ✌️
That's a little chicken-fried steak. I San Angelo it usually hangs off all around the plate and you have to have another plate for your sides.
You're right, it was kind of small.
This sure brought back memories. Drive in Theater, hamburger joints, tumbleweeds. Growing up in Amarillo, saw a lot of that. Leo's Grandburger was the best! Looked just like the one you showed. These towns did look like the old western days. Loved it 💕
That drive-in theatre was awesome. I went to one in Ennis, Texas a few years ago.
They have the Lone Star Drive INn in New Braunfels.Havent been their yet.
Joe, ghost towns with good food! Thanks for the video !
I really enjoy your videos. Love unpeopled towns. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Jie its very appreciated your way if narration with out any hurry. Well paused
I always looking to find your videos
Thank you
If I'm remembering correctly the owners of the drive in made Big Sky drive in in Midland, TX just an hour away. Same food. Definitely worth checking out
Free bibles in the liquor store! Great videos and great story telling.
Thank you!
Ranchers Grill , Deming , NM ,,,,chicken fried steak o/o this world,,,fantastic...
Actually I think that circular plot of land was a 1930's CCC camp. My dad was in the CCC's near Lamesa. If you look close at the "houses" they resemble barracks. I have a picture of my dad standing out in the open area in front of one of those buildings.
That makes sense.
Actually been to Lamesa back in 2017 - we were coming back after 2 weeks in NM and needed gas. Found a "gas station" with the tank above ground.
I helped build one of the solar farms right there in Lamesa😎
I saw those!
Great video guys.I live in Witney Texas in Hill county.I was born here and proud to be a Texan.
😂 at the 17 min mark. "That's all I'm gonna say about that."
As always, Thumbs up!👍
Ok at the end u god a redhead to eat with at a big nice place so enjoy the chicken fryed steak with ur date great show again
Thank you!
This town of Lamesa reminds me of the town in the movie The Last Picture Show.
I find the Skyview drive in fascinating!!! I would love to roam around!!
If you like Chicken Fried Steak the best one is at Mary’s Cafe in Strawn Texas. Most Chicken Fried Steak has lot’s of breading and little meat but Mary’s is just the opposite lot’s of meat and little breading all hand made.
I used to drive 45 miles to buy alcohol at Los Ybañez in the early 2000’s. Hopefully you stopped at Rocky’s Burgers in Lamesa ✌🏼🤟🏼🇺🇸
I have never really thought about it, but you are right. I have only enjoyed chicken fried steak in Texas.
Another great video Joe & Nic stayed in Big Spring back in the 80s on a stop over, journeying from Dallas to El Paso, do not remember it being that run down in those days, kind regards from the UK
Wow, big surprise to see how destitute Big Spring really is, especially with a town of 26K peeps....I drove through there a few years back and it was bumper to bumper traffic through the downtown area. 😟
I enjoyed your facts and information... sad to see the closures, but a good job is important to have .a good life...
Thank you for the trip...
👍Great view of Big Springs Town from the overlook. 👍
Among the best entertainment. I enjoy your videos, your knowledge and choice of laces.
That is how Opdyke West(just east of Levelland Texas) became a town. To sell liquor. The legend of the Chihuahua sandwich lives on at the Stars and Stripes drive in theaters, too. Oh man, if you had headed north toward Lubbock, you would have seen some cool buildings. Historical.
Those 7 ladies should consider moving in together. Safety issue with them being the only inhabitants of that town
I bet they’re just fine.
You should visit Notrees Tx. It is very small and the man I worked with liked buying one house to own all of it. It does have a mailbox for mail.
The amazing thing that stuck out to me is that in that drive-in theater where you could go right into the property; I did not see a speck of graffitti. That is a always my measure of how people living there care about their town. One thing that would help, and you do it occasionally is if you could say what day and time it is of the week. For a downtown courtyard with a courthouse to look desolate at 8 a.m. on Sunday morning is normal. 11 a.m. on a Wed, not so normal. That is how I judge a town you are visiting is by the crowd downtown or courthouse and varies greatly from weekdays to weekends. Thanks for the great tours.
Thank you!
I would love to know why and how these little towns started and what was the founding industry. I know since you do state the founding history. Amazing to see how busted shine is America is. Love your work Joe
Joe and Nic I love all y'alls videos!! Great content and good job!! Keep it up please!
Thanks! Will do! :)
Dixie House Cafe ( Home Of The Big Buns ) in Fort Worth. Best Chicken Fried Steak .
I actually lived at Lamesa back in the day and watched Texas chainsaw Massacre there when it was released.
My dad drove away with that old corded radio one time on the window ! Lol😢. Oh well he said
Haha, I had a couple of those metal speakers
Lamesa pronounced as “La-meh-sa”and Guerra as “Geh-rra” thanks for these videos. I really enjoy them ❤
About the Skyview theater: Sadly the concession building of the theatre was destroyed by a fire on November 27, 2015, putting the theatre out of business.