10. scorpions. (not the band)
Although I have yet to see one, I am still hoping.
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bc/StripedBarkScorpion.jpg/800px-StripedBarkScorpion.jpg)
9. rocks.
It is true, the Alamo is made of stone as is literally everything else in and around San Antonio. It is truly majestic.
![](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3220/2920590756_1b263eebae.jpg)
8. The Grackle.
This little dastard is as loud as all get out. They are ubiquitous as well.
![](http://www.thedauphins.net/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/Great-tailedGrackle.jpg.w560h292.jpg)
7. rivers.
Being land locked never looked so good.
![](http://www.elmaxranch.com/images/home-river.jpg)
6. B.B.Q.
True it may take some getting used but you'll have many chances (any social gathering you attend) to become accustomed.
![](http://blog.ratestogo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq7.jpg)
5. Austin.
Aside from reminding me slightly of Oakland, many cool bands play there. It was also the birthplace of Mineral, and numerous crazy music festivals.
![](http://thatbrandonguy.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/austin-texas.jpg)
4. Beer.
Flying Saucer is THE best place ever. I think that I shall be buried there someday.
![](http://www.beerknurd.com/images/loc_photo.jpg)
3. Geneva.
Really it is what makes all of this possible, at least for me.
![](http://www.virtualrabbit.com/media/listing_photos/sm_107.jpg)
2. Hank Hill.
Although this is a fictional character on, sadly, a canceled cartoon program, there really are quite a few people in Texas that actually remind me of him, as well as the many other unforgettable characters on "King of the Hill."
![](http://images.buddytv.com/articles/king-of-the-hill/images/hank-hill-1.jpg)
1. Erica.
I know, I know "spare me the cheese." Even if I sound like a cornball, I have to admit that she makes everything better. I am positively certain that Texas would not be as good (no offense Texas, I am not messing with you) without her around.
...Now you know, and knowing is half the battle...