Texas is at a crossroads. Will it continue down a path of division and restriction, or will it embrace a future that values freedom, opportunity, and fairness for all Texans—rural and urban alike? The answer lies in the hands of the voters.

Small towns like these remind us of the value of slowing down, of stepping outside the rush of modern life to appreciate what’s been here all along. These communities, often just a blip on the map, are full of character, pride, and history.