The deteriorating remains of "Tex Randall," a very big Texan (47 feet tall and weighing seven tons) erected in the city of Canyon in the Texas panhandle by industrial-arts teacher Harry Wheeler in 1959 Physical description:. Notes: Tex is constructed of concr

Oversized cowpoke outside a car dealership in Boerne, Texas Physical description:. Notes: Such figures were adapted from the idea of "Muffler Men," large molded fiberglass sculptures placed as advertising icons, roadside attractions or for decorative purposes

The beloved "Big Texas," the gigantic mascot and symbol of the Texas State Fair, held each autumn in Dallas, Texas Physical description:. Notes: There have been many versions and modifications of Tex over the years; this one reigned for many years before burn

John Wayne-like street figure outside the Star Cafe in the Stockyards District of Fort Worth, Texas Physical description:. Notes: Gift; The Lyda Hill Foundation; 2014; (DLC/PP-2014:054).; Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photograp

Western-themed street figure outside the Star Cafe in the Stockyards District of Fort Worth, Texas Physical description:. Notes: Gift; The Lyda Hill Foundation; 2014; (DLC/PP-2014:054).; Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photograph

The long-derelict Palomino Motel in Sweetwater, Texas Physical description:. Notes: Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer.; Gift; The Lyda Hill Foundation; 2014; (DLC/PP-2014:054).; Forms part of: Lyda Hill Texas Collecti

Distinctive sign of the long-derelict Palomino Motel in Sweetwater, Texas Physical description:. Notes: Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer.; Gift; The Lyda Hill Foundation; 2014; (DLC/PP-2014:054).; Forms part of: Lyda

One of several "Muffler Men" across America. Some wags have dubbed this one in Beaumont, Texas, as the "Happy Half-Wit," for his silly smirk Physical description:. Notes: Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer.; Gift; The

Cowboy figure, in a fedora for some reason, at the Enchanted Springs Ranch, an Old West theme park, special-events venue, and frequent movie and television commercial set in Boerne, Texas, northwest of San Antonio Physical description:. Notes: Title, date, an