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How the Railroad Built Sanderson, Texas (And Took It Apart Again)
If you spend any time in Sanderson, Texas, you will hear two things. Trains in the distance and folks telling you this town would not exist without the railroad. They are right. Without steel rail and a stubborn engineer’s name, Sanderson would still be a lonely stretch of caliche and creosote trying to mind its…
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First‑Time Visitors Guide to Sanderson, Texas: Cactus Capital on the Road to Big Bend
Sanderson, Texas is one of those West Texas towns that many travelers pass by without realizing what they’re missing. Sitting on U.S. 90 in the desert, this small community is proud to be known as the Cactus Capital of Texas and serves as a practical, scenic stop for people heading toward Big Bend or exploring…