The Building Texas Show's Visiting Texas! series has released an episode focusing on Glen Rose, Texas, a small town known as the 'Dinosaur Capital of Texas.' Host Justin McKenzie interviews Tex Toler, Tourism Director for the City of Glen Rose, discussing the town's history, culture, and upcoming holiday events. The episode aims to promote local tourism and small businesses, particularly during the Christmas season.
Glen Rose, located about an hour southwest of Fort Worth, offers a mix of small-town charm and natural beauty. With rolling limestone hills, clear rivers, and historic architecture around a courthouse square, the town provides a scenic escape. 'It’s a picturesque, Norman Rockwell-like town that feels a whole lot farther away than it is,' Toler said. 'You don’t have to drive far to feel like you’ve truly escaped.'
Recent events in Glen Rose include the International Texas Longhorn Association’s 35th Annual Championship Show, which drew participants from 44 states and 15 countries. This event underscores the town's ranching heritage and role in preserving the Longhorn breed. As the year ends, the focus shifts to Christmas in Glen Rose, a tradition that transforms the historic square with lights, life-size nativity scenes, and over 150 decorated dinosaur sculptures.
'Our tagline is ‘On the Doorstep of Nature,’ and that’s what Glen Rose offers,' Toler said. 'Between the Paluxy and Brazos Rivers, the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, and Dinosaur Valley State Park, we’re surrounded by natural beauty that makes every visit unforgettable.' The town encourages visitors to explore, shop, and slow down during the holiday season, supporting small businesses while experiencing a uniquely Texan Christmas.
The full episode is available on The Building Texas Show website and YouTube channel. The series showcases communities across Texas, capturing the spirit of rural towns and modern industries. For more information on visiting Glen Rose, travelers can go to VisitGlenRoseTX.com.
