I've been wintering down in the RIO grand area for the last 3yrs (think Harlingen). Anyways, The cold snap you all had & the crazy electricity system you have (rolling blackouts) made me appreciate the reliability I have in MO. Anyways, I still joke around about a fella I overheard walking out of walmart & he had a shiver in his speech saying "It's cold". But it was just into the 50's so it was just sweater weather to me. But we all know when you're used to it then it can be hard on you. My first "Winter" lol down there blew my mind. Never thought I could be wearing t shirt & shorts, any day, little lone most of the winter. I'm forever a "winter Texan" for as long as I can roam.
Everyone clearing the shelves at walmart for a 28 degree dip had me laughing for quite some time still. Still can't believe it.
Fun Fact:
While visiting your state of TX it appears there is some differing view points on which one is the "Pan handle" portion. I've always thought of that part to the North but visiting down south there were several I ran into that mentioned it as if it's their portion in the South.