The most famous ride in Texas for bikers is the group of three roads contained about two hours west of San Antonio. Ranch Roads 335, 336, and 337 are the Three Sisters, sometimes referred to as the Three Twisted Sisters. I’ve been wanting to take this ride for a while, and finally did over theContinue reading “The Three Sisters”
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To Texarkana and Beyond
When I found out my cousin was getting married near Memphis–over 600 miles away–I had a crazy idea. You guessed it: Road trip. Half the ride would be in Texas–a perfect opportunity to see some county courthouses along the way, including such exotic destinations as Athens and Paris. The wedding was on Friday, July 19th.Continue reading “To Texarkana and Beyond”
Widening Circles
As the Summer of 2019 began to heat up, the opportunities for productive day drives were dwindling. Over three weekends in a row in June-July, I took day drives to reach a few of those courthouses that lie within a 300 mile round trip from home. On June 22, I went north and east toContinue reading “Widening Circles”
Family Business
In June 2019, my older daughter moved to San Angelo for an internship. We had to help her move some things. Naturally, I let my wife drive our truck while I rode my motorcycle! Not so efficient when it comes to gas mileage, but it was the perfect excuse for my first overnight trip onContinue reading “Family Business”
On the Road Again
In May of 2019, it still wasn’t clear to me that visiting all 254 county courthouses across Texas was more than a long term aspiration that might or might not come to fruition. Mainly, I was just eager to get back in the saddle and ride. It was good therapy. On May 12, I rodeContinue reading “On the Road Again”
Interlude
In November of 2017, I began to consider running for political office. Not for Senate District 5, but for the top elective office in Williamson County, which is called the County Judge. Despite its name, it is not a judicial office. Think of it as the Mayor of the County. It was the first timeContinue reading “Interlude”
Solitude
Solitude. It’s one of the things I look forward to on my rides. Being in the moment moving through a constantly changing landscape. I only made three more day trips in the summer of 2017. I went in different directions in a widening circle around my home. At some point the idea of visiting everyContinue reading “Solitude”
Close to Home
About a week later, on April 21, 2017, I took a quick ride to the two county courthouses closest to me, in Travis and Williamson Counties. The seat of Williamson County is Georgetown. The county courthouse in Georgetown is the centerpiece of a bustling and historic town square, truly a treasure. As you can see,Continue reading “Close to Home”
The Quest Begins
When I set out on April 15, 2017, I didn’t exactly know I was starting something big. My intent was to get a closer look at some counties I hadn’t really spent much time in. Specifically, I was getting to know Texas State Senate District 5. If I was to be perfectly honest, I wasContinue reading “The Quest Begins”
Backstory
On April 15, 2017, I took a ride on my motorcycle. In many ways it was no different than the countless rides I had taken over the past 9 years. But this one was different. I rode out east and north from my home in Round Rock, Texas. US Highway 79 takes you through cornContinue reading “Backstory”
Two Wheels Across Texas 