Jim Campbell - Texas Realtor

08/11/2026

08/09/2026

A rustic barnlike exterior hides some of the freshest seafood and crispiest onion rings in Central Texas.

08/08/2026

David Robinson knew exactly what the Spurs were getting.

After seeing Tim Duncan go toe-to-toe with Robinson, Shaq, and Hakeem in a college all-star game, he already believed greatness was coming. The moment San Antonio drafted Duncan, Robinson's reaction wasn't just excitement. It was relief, gratitude, and the beginning of one of the greatest partnerships in NBA history. 💯

07/18/2026

🌶️ Texas Chili Isn’t Just Food… It’s a Competitive Sport.

Every year, hundreds of chili cook-offs are held across Texas. In fact, the Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI) sanctions nearly 400 qualifying cook-offs each year, all leading to one ultimate prize—the Terlingua International Chili Championship in the tiny ghost town of Terlingua. (CASI)

It all started as a joke.

In 1967, Texas newspaper columnist Frank X. Tolbert challenged New York humorist H. Allen Smith to settle one important question:

Who makes the best chili… Texans or New Yorkers?

The first cook-off featured just two cooks and three judges. The judges couldn’t agree, and the contest ended in a draw. What began as a publicity stunt has since become one of the most famous food competitions in the world, drawing thousands of spectators to the West Texas desert every November. (A Bowl of Red)

🤠 Strange Texas Chili Contest Rules

🌶️ No beans. In traditional Texas Red, beans are forbidden.

🥄 Blind judging. Judges never know whose chili they’re tasting.

🏕️ Cook it on-site. Most contests require the chili to be prepared at the event.

🚫 No identifying marks. Competitors can’t decorate or label their judging cups.

🥩 Beef is king. Traditional Texas competition chili focuses on meat and chile peppers—not vegetables.

🌶️ By the Numbers

• Nearly 400 CASI-sanctioned cook-offs each year.
• Around $1 million raised annually for charities through CASI events.
• Thousands of competitors and spectators make the pilgrimage to Terlingua every November.
• The original Terlingua championship has been a Texas tradition for nearly 60 years. (CASI)

One question settles debates faster than almost anything else in Texas…

Beans or no beans? 😄👇

06/15/2026

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04/24/2026

This 6.23% average for 30-year fixed loans is the lowest rate seen in the last three spring homebuying seasons. Freddie Mac's chief economist, Sam Khater, notes improving market momentum with increased purchase and refinance activity. The rate fell by 7 basis points from 6.30% the prior week.