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Bigger in Texas: How Many Pounds of Brisket Have Been
Townhall.com ^ | January 5, 2015 | Katie Pavlich

Posted on 01/05/2015 3:55:40 PM PST by Kaslin

If you're going to celebrate defeating Wendy Davis in a landslide and becoming the next Governor of the Lone Star State, you might as well live up to the motto, "Everything is bigger in Texas." 

To celebrate Greg Abbott's victory, four tons of brisket have been ordered for his inauguration party. 

Everything's bigger in Texas: WFAA just reported that FOUR TONS of brisket have been ordered for the @GregAbbott_TX inauguration party.— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) January 5, 2015

Four tons is equivalent to 8,000 pounds. Notice how Abbott didn't mention where the brisket was ordered from, after all, that could start a Texas civil war. Regardless, I think it's fair to say there's little doubt Abbott's party will be one of the best around the country as newly elected officials take their oaths of office this month.

UPDATE: It's going to be quite the party with brisket selling for $10 a plate in Austin. 

For the first time in 14 years, Texas is about to have a new governor. While the transfer of power will include several formalities, there are also concerts, balls, parades, and even a barbecue anyone in Austin can enjoy.

On Tuesday, Jan. 20, Governor-elect Greg Abbott will take the oath of office, ending Rick Perry’s record-setting tenure. but that is just one part of the week. Sen. Dan Patrick will also take the oath of office as the next lieutenant governor. That will take place on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol.

Immediately after the oath, anyone can grab lunch at the Inauguration Barbecue on the West Capitol Grounds. A plate of brisket and fixings costs $10.

At 2 p.m., the Governor and others will take part in a parade down Congress Avenue. Expect the road to be closed through at least 4 p.m.

On Tuesday night, members of the Texas political elite will dance into the evening at the Future of Texas Ball. Anyone can purchase tickets for $75 and be treated to country acts. Lady Antebellum and Texas-native Pat Green.

Correction: Abbott's inauguration isn't today as previously stated, it is January 20.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Editorial; Politics/Elections; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: gregabbott; wendydavis
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To: Ditter
Only in Tx...

Actually the town that was in has a BBQ/Deli that raffles off guns. Shculenburg Tx

81 posted on 01/05/2015 7:25:25 PM PST by mylife
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To: mylife

Agreed. I just meant that’s the only time I’ve had that cut of beef. I’ve never had it bbq’d or plain brisket as a pot roast.

Again, more than willing to accept Texas brisket donations, LOL!


82 posted on 01/05/2015 7:27:26 PM PST by DemforBush (You're gonna wrestle SHUTE?!? Shute's a monster! A genuine geratoid!)
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To: DemforBush

It’s as good as they say ;)


83 posted on 01/05/2015 7:28:13 PM PST by mylife
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To: mylife
I have seen drive thru bars in Louisiana but I don't think you could buy a gun with your scotch or gin. :)
84 posted on 01/05/2015 7:28:24 PM PST by Ditter
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To: Ditter

To be fair it was two separate drive thrus in one building.
People went bonkers! LOL


85 posted on 01/05/2015 7:30:14 PM PST by mylife
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To: Rodamala

“I wonder if smoking with black locust gives a similar flavor.”

Everything I’ve read about locust and smoking says it’s no good.


86 posted on 01/05/2015 7:31:49 PM PST by Rebelbase
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To: mylife
Gracious Texans give their guests option to have it as they like with lovely condiments on the side.

You get it! No beans chili sounds good if I have some stuff on the side like
Beans
Onion
Pickles
Bread
Hot sauce to be used sparingly

87 posted on 01/05/2015 7:31:56 PM PST by dennisw (The first principle is to find out who you are then you can achieve anything -- Buddhist monk)
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To: mylife
Even so, a drive through gun store? Bizarre!
88 posted on 01/05/2015 7:32:06 PM PST by Ditter
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To: Ditter

My FFL guy put in a frozen margarita machine *not operational* in his gun shop just to wind weenies up LOL


89 posted on 01/05/2015 7:32:44 PM PST by mylife
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To: dennisw

As it should be.


90 posted on 01/05/2015 7:33:30 PM PST by mylife
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To: Ditter

ATF should be a convenience store LOL


91 posted on 01/05/2015 7:34:24 PM PST by mylife
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To: Ditter

It did not last.
Created quite a buzz though.


92 posted on 01/05/2015 7:35:25 PM PST by mylife
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To: mylife

Weenies actually go inside a gun shop? Who knew? :)


93 posted on 01/05/2015 7:36:25 PM PST by Ditter
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To: Ditter

Yes it happens.
Dang ol places are open to the public. ;)


94 posted on 01/05/2015 7:39:01 PM PST by mylife
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To: Ditter

Idiots in Austin would tell you driving to the gun store encourages drive by shootings, driving to get a 6 pack of beer encourages drunk driving...


95 posted on 01/05/2015 7:41:10 PM PST by mylife
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To: mylife
Aren't they afraid that those evil guns will just decided to “go off” and hurt someone? I actually heard a weenie say that in all seriousness one time. A Dutch friend of mine who couldn't look at MrD’s pistol laying on the table because it scared her. Guns just go off! Sure they do and SUV’s are murderous too.
96 posted on 01/05/2015 7:43:59 PM PST by Ditter
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To: Ditter

Believe it or not I was raised to be that way. Raised to be afraid of inanimate objects


97 posted on 01/05/2015 8:14:00 PM PST by mylife
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To: mylife
KC BBQ is an abomination LOL

Aint that the truth.

However I have always had good Brisket at Rudy's. Not brilliant but always good.

However, the best steak every was served by Texas Cowboy and an unknown cook recently does brisket that is rumored to be good.

98 posted on 01/05/2015 10:19:28 PM PST by cpdiii (DECKHAND, ROUGHNECK, GEOLOGIST, PILOT, PHARMACIST, LIBERTARIAN The Constitution is worth dying for.)
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To: mylife

If you do not like Brisket, it is absolute proof in Texas that you are a card carrying communist, no trial needed.

ps I know mylife likes brisket, he “ain’t no” communist.


99 posted on 01/05/2015 10:23:40 PM PST by cpdiii (DECKHAND, ROUGHNECK, GEOLOGIST, PILOT, PHARMACIST, LIBERTARIAN The Constitution is worth dying for.)
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To: Ditter

I used to work on Cermak Road in Chicago and sometimes drive a buddy to his house in Harvey. The second time I did, I asked him about the cars waiting to pick up BBQ at a stand where the owner was doing all the work and raking in the bucks! Best I ever had.
There was a good place in Valdosta too.


100 posted on 01/06/2015 12:47:35 AM PST by namvolunteer (Obama says the US is subservient to the UN and the Constitution does not apply. That is treason.r)
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