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In the News (Wed 23 Dec 09)

  
  Luckenbach Texas.
His sister Minnie (or Sophie depending on the source) was appointed Postmistress and in a romantic gesture put the name of her fiancée in the blank space for the requested name.
Crouch used Luckenbach and its tranquility as a tongue-in-cheek comparison to the nearby high-priced spread of LBJ's Stonewall Ranch.
Luckenbach's unpretentiousness is as genuine as the portrait of FDR that remains from when the building's primary function was Post Office/Store.
www.texasescapes.com /FEATURES/Home_town/Luckenbach/Luckenbach.htm   (466 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online:
Luckenbach, a scenic community on both sides of Ranch Road 1376, 13½ miles from Fredericksburg in southeastern Gillespie County, was settled as a farming community in the late 1840s and early 1850s by several German-speaking families, among them those of brothers Jacob Luckenbach,
Styling himself the "mayor" and "Clown Prince of Luckenbach," Hondo Crouch, a former swimming champion, actor, and columnist, declared Luckenbach "a free state...of mind" and successfully turned the small community into a foil of the nearby Texas White House down the Pedernales at the LBJ Ranch.
The population of the former Luckenbach school area in 1995 was about seventy, even though the marker for tourists at the entrance to "old" Luckenbach gave the population as three.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/LL/hnl48.html   (597 words)

  
 Luckenbach - Texas Ghost Town
Located about ten miles southeast of Fredericksburg, its considered a ghost town only because it is no longer the town it used to be when the Reverend and Mrs.
The Reverend's sister, Minna, was engaged to marry a local bachelor by the name of Albert Luckenbach.
In 1932, the dance hall was rebuilt and since then has been the focus of introducing new talent to the local communities.
www.ghosttowns.com /states/tx/luckenbach.html   (234 words)

  
 The Seattle Times: Travel: In Luckenbach, Texas, country is king
Luckenbach remains a coveted stage for musicians, and country bands like the McKay Brothers, the Cosmic Dust Devils, Mike Blakely and Jeronimo Trevino often come through.
Luckenbach is in the heart of Texas Hill Country, about 50 miles northwest of San Antonio and 75 miles west of Austin.
A celebrated Texas humorist and folklorist, Crouch turned Luckenbach into "a free state of mind" — poking fun at the nearby "Texas White House," President Lyndon B. Johnson's ranch on the Pedernales River.
seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/travel/2002100045_texastown.html   (1015 words)

  
 Luckenbach, Texas
Settled in 1850 by German pioneers, this tiny hamlet remained obscure until bought in the 1970s by the late Hondo Crouch, the "pixieish" Hill Country humorist, writer, and authentic Texas character.
Luckenbach remains as it was (and hopefully will always be)...
Luckenbach’s bemusing ambiance, according to one writer, "is like Brigadoon; you're almost afraid to go back because it might not be there again."
www.lone-star.net /mall/txtrails/luckenbach.htm   (180 words)

  
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Bertha MEIER was born on 1 Sep 1876 in Luckenbach, Texas.
Dorothea A. SCHUPP was born on 17 Oct 1900 in Luckenbach, Texas.
Oris Adolph BREHMER was born on 29 Dec 1924 in Luckenbach, Texas.
www.geocities.com /wqtexas/meier.txt   (383 words)

  
 Luckenbach Texas - Texas Music, Dancing, Reunions, Weddings, - slow down the pace
LUCKENBACH, TX – Luckenbach is an out of the way Hill Country hamlet preserving a rich piece of Texas history.
Luckenbach was established as a Trading Post in 1849 and consists of a Dance Hall, Beer Joint and General Store on 10 beautiful acres surrounded by huge oak trees and two creeks.
Luckenbach became a favorite of Texas entertainers after the late folk humorist, Hondo Crouch, bought the place in 1970.
www.hillcountryinfo.com /texas_towns/luckenbach.html   (379 words)

  
 Luckenbach Texas Hill Country
uckenbach Texas is not only a destination but also a ‘State of Mind’ where the famous and unfamous alike can slow down the pace, get back to the basics and enjoy the simple things of life.
Luckenbach was immortalized in song by Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings’ #1 hit, "Luckenbach Texas" and thousands of visitors and music lovers from all over the world flock to the tiny Hill Country hamlet to enjoy the laid back and rustic atmosphere.
Luckenbach consists of 10 acres and several century old weathered buildings.
www.pedernalesrivervalley.com /luckebachtexas.htm   (173 words)

  
 Let's Go To Luckenbach, Texas!
In the center of the cozy bar is a wood-burning iron stove that heats up deer sausage in the winter and is a nest for mama chickens in the spring.
After Hondo died in 1976 his music making friends penned the song "Luckenbach Texas" which was recorded by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson in 1978.
A local rancher and regional folk hero, Hondo Crouch, bought Luckenbach in 1970 when he saw an ad in the paper "town- pop.3- for sale." Hondo orchestrated the first Women's Only Chili Cook-off and a World's Fair (because he proclaimed Luckenbach as the center of the Universe).
www.lesmatthews.com /galleries/luckenbach.asp   (480 words)

  
 Travel USA Travel - Luckenbach, Texas Travel Guide - USA Tourist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
If you occasionally like to stray off the beaten path to visit sights seldom seen by the tourist crowds, Luckenbach, Texas is a secret corner of the USA worth visiting.
This authentic American town is located in the middle of nowhere with not much to see.
Luckenbach sits along both sides of ranch road 1376 approximately 17 miles south of Fredricksburg, Texas.
www.usatourist.com /english/places/texas/luckenbach.html   (278 words)

  
 Luckenbach Texas
It was one of those crystal clear Texas nights with fireflies and stars mingling in the treetops while a full moon scratched its belly on the upper branches.
Luckenbach Moon, "...This kind of moonshine makes you crazy to sleep in it, they say.
About its early days Peter Cedarstacker once wrote "...the present Principality of Luckenbach was nearly a part of the United States but when the Washington politicians and statesmen came down to look over the proposed annexation they threw a whale of a stag party with girls.
www.texfiles.com /tourintexas/aug3/Luckenbach2   (648 words)

  
 Luckenbach Texas Information
Lodging in Luckenbach, Texas couldn't be easier to find then in our lodging section.
Special events such as sales events, school social events, sports events and even marathon running events in Luckenbach, Texas can be found or posted on our free to use and free to print 2006 calendars.
Our Free Luckenbach, Texas community forums allows you to talk to other people in your hometown about the community issues that concern you.
www.hometownusa.com /tx/Luckenbach.html   (992 words)

  
 Fredericksburg Texas Lodging in the Hill Country 800-997-1124
The Fredericksburg Texas Hill Country is world-known for its fantastic selection of bed and breakfasts, guesthouses, lodging, and country inns.
The Full Moon Inn is located only a short drive from Fredericksburg, Texas, Luckenbach, TX, and Johnson City, Texas; a pleasant excursion from Austin, Kerrville and San Antonio, Texas.
We are the bed and beakfast in the Fredericksburg Texas area.
www.luckenbachtx.com   (310 words)

  
 Texas Twisted | Roadside Headlines: July 2002
The town of Luckenbach, which is located about 80 miles north of San Antonio, was immortalized in the 1977 Willie Nelson-Waylon Jennings duet "Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)."
Luckenbach's residents had hoped the celebration would return again this year, but the event's organizers were worried that a provision in state law could jeopardize their plans.
Luckenbach still plans to hold a Fourth of July celebration, but to their dismay, Willie Nelson won't be there.
www.texastwisted.com /headlines/archives/2002_07.shtml   (974 words)

  
 Luckenbach Texas - History
These days Luckenbach Texas is, to paraphrase John Steinbeck, a state of mind — A Texas state of mind, where you can kick back, relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life—like a step back in time.
Jacob Luckenbach is known to have come to Texas as early as the mid-1830’s and was among the Texans, including many Texas-Germans, who helped to win Texas’ independence from Mexico.
Near Stein is the village of Luckenbach, undoubtedly founded by families of the same name.
www.luckenbachtexas.com /lbt/index.cfm?ID=C2D2EA8D-A5E3-4257-BB6869B8D0BD0DCB   (431 words)

  
 Doth quoth the DaveM : Weblog
We headed out from Round Rock to Lake Travis, which I'm not sure would be considered the Hill Country, but Julie wanted to see it and maybe go swimming.
I would have liked to go to Fredericksburg Brewing, even though the last time I was there the waitress dumped a beer all over me (it was an accident, I didn't say or do anything to make her mad!), but maybe some other time.
Some day I'd like to get back to Luckenbach and have a beer, but at least I've finally been there, after ten years living in central Texas.
blogs.sun.com /DaveM/entry/luckenbach_texas   (409 words)

  
 Palo Duro Records Partners with Luckenbach Texas for Exclusive Country Music Series   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
To showcase the legacy of the Texas Hill Country village of Luckenbach and country music in the Lone Star State, Palo Duro Records has partnered with the tiny town made famous by Waylon and Willie.
Austin, Texas (PRWEB) August 31, 2005 -- To showcase the legacy of the Texas Hill Country village of Luckenbach and country music in the Lone Star State, Palo Duro Records has partnered with the tiny town made famous by Waylon and Willie.
Luckenbach is one of the best-known Hill Country hangouts thanks to the late folk humorist Hondo Crouch, and Palo Duro executives say they're proud to be working with the township on such a musically important project.
www.emediawire.com /releases/2005/8/emw278335.php   (311 words)

  
 Houston BMW CCA - Articles - Texas Hill Country - Luckenbach, Texas - Party Central   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Luckenbach claims a population of three and its moto is "Everybody's Somebody in Luckenbach." With this in mind, we expected to find a ghost town.
Well, even early on Sunday morning Luckenbach is popular with strange people on bikes wearing funny helmets and clothing.
Except these riders were pedaling their ride and drinking power drinks instead of beer (I know, some of you consider beer a "power drink" but that is not what I meant).
www.houston-bmwcca.com /articles/luckenbach.html   (227 words)

  
 Texas Wine Tours   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Our final stop is Texas Hills Vineyards where they feature Texas wines in the style of Italy.
After the wine tasting we head north to Luckenbach where you can visit the historic bar for a beer and catch live music nearly every day, plus don't miss the dancehall or shopping at the old-time General Store.
Around 12:30PM you'll be taken to the world-famous Salt Lick BBQ restaurant for a true Texas style barbeque lunch.
www.texaswinetours.com /tours.asp   (1344 words)

  
 Luckenbach, Texas Maps :: MatchC Travel Sites   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
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www.matchc.com /texas_maps/Luckenbach.html   (150 words)

  
 Article - Valentine's Hug-In In Lukenbach Texas
Uncle Troy was an old outdoorsman and storyteller from far West Texas who became a fixture at Luckenbach.
Troy always had a big pot of beans going for anyone who needed a meal, and he cooked up his famous fried biscuits and other things in and around his campfire all weekend.
At Luckenbach, Texas you have to sing for your supper, or play the fiddle.
www.texascooking.com /features/mar2002lukenbachfood.htm   (1003 words)

  
 Luckenbach - Texas Travel
Settled in 1850 by German pioneers, the tiny hamlet remained obscure until bought in the 1970s by the late Hondo Crouch, Hill Country humorist, writer, and authentic Texas character.
Luckenbach's bemusing ambiance, according to one writer, "is like Brigado
The Official Site of Texas Tourism © Copyright 2006 Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism.
www.traveltex.com /pg.asp?PN=255&SN=9303974&LS=0   (158 words)

  
 Luckenbach Cruise | Texas Road Bike Rides
The general store, post office, and dance hall that make up Luckenbach are full of unique charm and interesting characters.
Luckenbach is renowned for impromptu country music performances and an eclectic country manner.
Road: some riding on busy roads: Texas 16 (4.8 miles), US 87 (1.3 miles), and US 290 (1.1 miles) all have four lanes; there are shoulders on Texas 16 and US 290.
www.trails.com /tcatalog_trail.asp?trailid=BGS083-007   (202 words)

  
 Luckenbach Texas Products
Wearers raise Luckenbach's population from 3 to megopolis.
Texas Shape Leather Key Chain: Hold this in your hand and you’re in the center of the universe, ‘cause that’s where Luckenbach is.
Luckenbach style, that is! Our canvas tote bag has a sparkle all it's own....either with a Texas Flag or with cowboy boots.
lbt.myicontrol.com /products/index.html   (9405 words)

  
 Hotels and Motels - Luckenbach, Texas Lodging
Rimstar Texas Information and Services - Hotels and Inns in Texas with the ability to view availability and book reservations with discounts.
Texas Department of Transportation: Travel Division - Works to support and promote safe and pleasurable travel to and within Texas and to provide professional information, products, and services for the general public and for TxDOT.
Texas Explorer - On line travel and adventure magazine, featuring pictures of Texas, including Texas State Parks, Big Bend National Park, Birds, and the Texas Gulf Coast.
www.worldrover.com /lodging/texas/Luckenbach.html   (312 words)

  
 Luckenbach Texas TX, Canada Rx for American Seniors, Canada Prescription Drug Prices, Canada Health Medicine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
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www.medsfortexas.com /shipping/Texas_TX_Luckenbach.asp   (423 words)

  
 Honky Tonk Texas, USA - CD-ROM
Honky Tonk Texas, USA is a documentary CD-ROM exploring the music and history of the Texas Hill Country dance halls.
Twenty-seven halls are featured, each with full-screen pictures, a rich history based on personal interviews with the hall owners and CD-quality music from Texas artists who have played the hall.
Honky Tonk Texas, USA also contains some of the best Texas music ever, from Pappy Selph and Adolph Hofner to Willie Nelson and Johnny Bush, as well as future Texas legends such as Jerry Jeff Walker, Joe Ely and Gary P. Nunn.
www.honkytonktx.com /cdrom   (459 words)

  
 WVEC.com | News for Hampton Roads, Virginia | Travel: This Week
In Texas, you can find country dance halls and small-town theaters, places where music is king, not part of a marketing plan.
Luckenbach has but a single store, which carries more reminders of the past than it does items for sale.
During our visit, Luckenbach had been invaded by bearded bikers, who parked their Harleys out front and guzzled Mexican beer while wearing 10-gallon hats and leather vests.
www.wvec.com /sharedcontent/dws/fea/travel/thisweek/stories/DN-texasmusic_0604tra.State.Edition1.700d561.html   (1618 words)

  
 Willie Nelson lyrics - Luckenbach, Texas
The only two things in life that make it worth living, Is guitars tuned good and firm-feeling women.
Let’s go to Luckenbach, Texas, With Waylon and Willie and the boys.
Between the Hank Williams' pain songs, An Jerry Jeff's train songs, An' "Blue Eyes Cryin' In The Rain", Out in Luckenbach, Texas, Ain’t nobody feeling no pain.
www.lyricsbox.com /willie-nelson-lyrics-luckenbach-texas-46kfjfp.html   (303 words)

  
 Biking the Texas Hill Country -- ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine
The campgrounds in Luckenbach hummed with activity, despite the dampness we'd encountered as we drove.
But meeting the Luckenbach "family" was where my adventure truly began.
His daughter Minna chose the name Luckenbach for her fiancé, Albert Luckenbach, who also had the nearby town of Albert named in his honor.
www.roadandtravel.com /adventuretravel/bikingtexashillcountry.htm   (449 words)

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