GENERAL - One of Texas' newest towns (incorporated in 1952); a two state city.  On Texas 20, which in this area follows historic route of El Camino Real.  Spain's royal highway that connected Mexico with Texas, California, and Florida.  In 1598, Don Juan de Onate and band of colonizers traveled this road to settle Santa Fe, at rate of only 40 miles in 15 days.  Economy now keyed to food canning and packing, cotton, and federal correctional institution.

TRAVEL INFORMATION CENTER - One of the centers provided by state at key highway entrances to Texas, in State Capitol complex, and at Judge Roy Bean Visitor Center in Langrty.  Centers are operated daily except for Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's.  Staffed by uniformed, professional travel counselors, free services to all visitors include information, maps, literature on every part of state, and expert assistance in charting routes.  Located on I-10 at New Mexico state line; operated by Texas Department of Transportation.
 
WET 'N WILD WATER WORLD - Water oriented recreation park pumps a million gallons a day to to provide "volcano" with water slides.  Includes a lazy water tube float, barbecue restraunt, and picnic area.  Open daily, May - Aug. weekends in Sept. On I-10 near Texas Travel Information Center.  Admission.