TEXAS: Dying Towns Full Of Widows & Widowers (All Nearing Ghost Town Status)
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Date: 2024-01-28
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joycelebaron2582
Numbers can be misleading. Especially the poverty rate of the older people. I'm not downplaying people's sorrows, but if you're a widow with your house paid for, you can live pretty good on even a small pension. My mother did fine even in the high-tax state of RI on just a pension, and I'm sure it would have been considered under the poverty level. I do fine myself, and now that I'm older, because my house and van are paid for and I live in a low-property-tax area, I can live pretty good on practically nothing.
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Numbers can be misleading. Especially the poverty rate of the older people. I'm not downplaying people's sorrows, but if you're a widow with your house paid for, you can live pretty good on even a small pension. My mother did fine even in the high-tax state of RI on just a pension, and I'm sure it would have been considered under the poverty level. I do fine myself, and now that I'm older, because my house and van are paid for and I live in a low-property-tax area, I can live pretty good on practically nothing.
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matthewwhitt9398
I worked the ambulance in a lot of those north east Texas towns. Grew up there all my life and I live in Tyler now.
Then crime stats in those towns are higher, not due to poverty or being higher than larger cities, but due to crime being better reported. I know that goes against what some experts say but the reality is since they are small, people see something and they call immediately. Probably better than in a large city where people just simply ignore something happening.
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I worked the ambulance in a lot of those north east Texas towns. Grew up there all my life and I live in Tyler now.
Then crime stats in those towns are higher, not due to poverty or being higher than larger cities, but due to crime being better reported. I know that goes against what some experts say but the reality is since they are small, people see something and they call immediately. Probably better than in a large city where people just simply ignore something happening.
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joycelebaron2582
That Red River Courthouse is nice, but it looks like it needs to be power-washed, at least. Maybe I'm getting the wrong impression with the angle of the sun. I have to power-wash my townhouse in SWVA every other year or it starts looking shabby. With the wind coming over the prairies, I would imagine some of the houses you go by that look bad are fine, but the owners just don't want to keep painting it after every winter. Seems like those winds will just strip a house of paint.
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That Red River Courthouse is nice, but it looks like it needs to be power-washed, at least. Maybe I'm getting the wrong impression with the angle of the sun. I have to power-wash my townhouse in SWVA every other year or it starts looking shabby. With the wind coming over the prairies, I would imagine some of the houses you go by that look bad are fine, but the owners just don't want to keep painting it after every winter. Seems like those winds will just strip a house of paint.
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quartermaine6543
hi joe n nick i been watching your yt ch and i love to watch it in my free time. This one really finds me well if you like a town or place with peaceful and less crowded or in other words laid back person this is gem. But on the other context, this is so ironic that this place is less inhabited imagine if the U. S government allow those people who wants to come to U. S desperately to depopulate this areas then this town will relive again. That's just my humble opinion.
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hi joe n nick i been watching your yt ch and i love to watch it in my free time. This one really finds me well if you like a town or place with peaceful and less crowded or in other words laid back person this is gem. But on the other context, this is so ironic that this place is less inhabited imagine if the U. S government allow those people who wants to come to U. S desperately to depopulate this areas then this town will relive again. That's just my humble opinion.
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channafein8394
As newlyweds, we made a similar trip through the Mississippi delta, Texas, and Alabama in the mid 80's. At that time these shacks like that shown at 24: 16 were occupied by poor impoverished people dressed in rags rocking on the front stoop with dogs and children in the dirt yard. There was usually no electricity or running water. Perhaps it is time for this type of housing to return to nature.
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As newlyweds, we made a similar trip through the Mississippi delta, Texas, and Alabama in the mid 80's. At that time these shacks like that shown at 24: 16 were occupied by poor impoverished people dressed in rags rocking on the front stoop with dogs and children in the dirt yard. There was usually no electricity or running water. Perhaps it is time for this type of housing to return to nature.
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cbow7961
I am watching your video about Deport. After you said the town was named after Colonel Dee Thompson, but couldn't figure out how they got Deport out of his name. I began looking, as I tend to be curious about unsolved things. I didn't find anything connecting the two either. Do you think even though there is not a waterway there, they used 'port' anyway
Dee port = Deport
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I am watching your video about Deport. After you said the town was named after Colonel Dee Thompson, but couldn't figure out how they got Deport out of his name. I began looking, as I tend to be curious about unsolved things. I didn't find anything connecting the two either. Do you think even though there is not a waterway there, they used 'port' anyway
Dee port = Deport
Thoughts
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usa-by-car
Theres away around that the windowers should shack up with the widows know ones going to say anything about after all all Thier husbands and wives has already shacked up together in grave yard Thier all lay down together in Thier bed 24, 7 day and night in the grave yard and then uses would come alive if uses left behind shacked up together everyone in the graveyard has
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Theres away around that the windowers should shack up with the widows know ones going to say anything about after all all Thier husbands and wives has already shacked up together in grave yard Thier all lay down together in Thier bed 24, 7 day and night in the grave yard and then uses would come alive if uses left behind shacked up together everyone in the graveyard has
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dopeydad1221
I live in the UK and I love driving in your country. Such a beautiful place filled with kind, friendly people. I'm also struck by how you can be driving through what seems like a wilderness, and yet you're on a perfectly paved road with white lines and signage. I am constantly reminded that the American people are NOT like their politicians
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I live in the UK and I love driving in your country. Such a beautiful place filled with kind, friendly people. I'm also struck by how you can be driving through what seems like a wilderness, and yet you're on a perfectly paved road with white lines and signage. I am constantly reminded that the American people are NOT like their politicians
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glennbourque111
It's good to know about these places, but I couldn't/wouldn't live in one of them - for the same reasons so many choose to leave. I did, however, spend a couple years on a diary farm as a child in nearby Tennessee Colony. Fond memories. Besides, I'm a city guy. I never saw the rabbit [24: 28]. Looked for it, though.
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It's good to know about these places, but I couldn't/wouldn't live in one of them - for the same reasons so many choose to leave. I did, however, spend a couple years on a diary farm as a child in nearby Tennessee Colony. Fond memories. Besides, I'm a city guy. I never saw the rabbit [24: 28]. Looked for it, though.
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dianedelpriore9324
My husband and I love watching your videos! As a retired librarian, I'd like to suggest that you point out a library if you ever see one in a town you visit. My husband would like to see you talk to folks you see walking around the town. We have enjoyed the chats you've done in some of your videos.
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My husband and I love watching your videos! As a retired librarian, I'd like to suggest that you point out a library if you ever see one in a town you visit. My husband would like to see you talk to folks you see walking around the town. We have enjoyed the chats you've done in some of your videos.
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joesmith7427
Please DONT SAY RIGHT HERE tell us where you are at, you know where
U are at, tell me!
Or this town-what town Tell me, say clarksville, texas tell me the state too, i have no idea where u are at! Unless u tell me ! It makes your show much better that way!
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Please DONT SAY RIGHT HERE tell us where you are at, you know where
U are at, tell me!
Or this town-what town Tell me, say clarksville, texas tell me the state too, i have no idea where u are at! Unless u tell me ! It makes your show much better that way!
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monkeymanstones1
Was that an Atlanta Falcons sticker turned backwards I saw on most of the buildings/signs in the last town you showed There was no text on it so this Northeastern guy's a bit confused by what he saw. It is Texas after all. Georgia isn't exactly close.
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Was that an Atlanta Falcons sticker turned backwards I saw on most of the buildings/signs in the last town you showed There was no text on it so this Northeastern guy's a bit confused by what he saw. It is Texas after all. Georgia isn't exactly close.
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jmd1743
If you want the towns to come back then you're going to have to rip out the interstates that basically allow people to drive & cut through a community to get to a job or a school without actually interacting with the community in any serious capacity.
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If you want the towns to come back then you're going to have to rip out the interstates that basically allow people to drive & cut through a community to get to a job or a school without actually interacting with the community in any serious capacity.
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Vinodkumar-ej5yg
Hey Joe & Nicole, Nice rural town video, I have been to America many times but never been to south & south west. Once I started I found it interesting and I watched bit by bit in my schedule and took a day to complete the video. Kudos
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Hey Joe & Nicole, Nice rural town video, I have been to America many times but never been to south & south west. Once I started I found it interesting and I watched bit by bit in my schedule and took a day to complete the video. Kudos
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joycelebaron2582
From what I've read, yes Deport is named after Colonel Dee Thompson and the town is pronounced DEE-port. Where they got the Port from is beyond me. From the map, I couldn't even see a river, never mind an ocean or lake for a Port
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From what I've read, yes Deport is named after Colonel Dee Thompson and the town is pronounced DEE-port. Where they got the Port from is beyond me. From the map, I couldn't even see a river, never mind an ocean or lake for a Port
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user-lc1nh1dd9z
Nice to see some small towns in USA. I've been an expat most of my adult life. Got a little homesick for the US when I saw this video. If I ever decide to come back to the US, I wouldn't mind retiring in some small town.
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Nice to see some small towns in USA. I've been an expat most of my adult life. Got a little homesick for the US when I saw this video. If I ever decide to come back to the US, I wouldn't mind retiring in some small town.
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WHAT-pv8pt
I like that you went thru Paris, TX. It’s way bigger than all the other towns in this video. They’re restoring their downtown that’s why it’s pretty neat and have local businesses. I love it there.
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I like that you went thru Paris, TX. It’s way bigger than all the other towns in this video. They’re restoring their downtown that’s why it’s pretty neat and have local businesses. I love it there.
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FaithImani-qj1ci
One thing i admire of America is their road network you have good roads everwhere even in this dying towns. such roads are luxury in Africa but we are also heading there though with a slow pace
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One thing i admire of America is their road network you have good roads everwhere even in this dying towns. such roads are luxury in Africa but we are also heading there though with a slow pace
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joycejackson2651
I wish you would address available medical care. How far do they have to drive and ambulance services I’ve always wondered that as I’ve watched your videos. Thanks for this consideration.
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I wish you would address available medical care. How far do they have to drive and ambulance services I’ve always wondered that as I’ve watched your videos. Thanks for this consideration.
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johnrivers3340
Another town worth checking out especially for the old style homes in the central northern part of town is Greenville TX. Some very beautiful maybe victorian style homes well cared for
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Another town worth checking out especially for the old style homes in the central northern part of town is Greenville TX. Some very beautiful maybe victorian style homes well cared for
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habib-jr3vh
You didn't quote the average house price in Deport, that happens when you don't give the numbers in one go, in between you talk of other things that make some people impatient.
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You didn't quote the average house price in Deport, that happens when you don't give the numbers in one go, in between you talk of other things that make some people impatient.
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southhillfarm2795
Paris Texas is only a few minutes away. Everything these people need is in Paris. And if they want to go to the big city is only a 2 1/2 hour drive.
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Paris Texas is only a few minutes away. Everything these people need is in Paris. And if they want to go to the big city is only a 2 1/2 hour drive.
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AzzekaTheRealOne
Those buildings screaM GRUMPY OLD UGLY UNFRIENDLY PEOPLE LIVE HERE. Old rundown buildings remind me of people who will never change or grow forward.
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Those buildings screaM GRUMPY OLD UGLY UNFRIENDLY PEOPLE LIVE HERE. Old rundown buildings remind me of people who will never change or grow forward.
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GoGreen1977
A lot of people carry on about all the dysfunction of big cities, but rarely, if ever, bring any attention to the status and fate of small, dying towns.
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A lot of people carry on about all the dysfunction of big cities, but rarely, if ever, bring any attention to the status and fate of small, dying towns.
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SuperPsychoterror
All these little towns in Texas are dying because all the people moved to Colorado and they won't STFU about Texas. Please come get them.
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All these little towns in Texas are dying because all the people moved to Colorado and they won't STFU about Texas. Please come get them.
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kathymonica7516
I see many missing USA flags there. All the post offices in our state have the United States flag outside. Same with our court houses. js
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I see many missing USA flags there. All the post offices in our state have the United States flag outside. Same with our court houses. js
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sarge6870
Watched many of your videos and am wondering, did the cops ever stop you to ask you what you were doing Small town people can be nosy that way!
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Watched many of your videos and am wondering, did the cops ever stop you to ask you what you were doing Small town people can be nosy that way!
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user-yn2ih5bh6q
I like the history of all the towns you go too When I travel to camp me and my wife like going threw towns that has no pop. #
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I like the history of all the towns you go too When I travel to camp me and my wife like going threw towns that has no pop. #
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usa-by-car
I like the look of the town called Detroit, if I knew how to drive and could afford central air conditioning, I'd love it there.
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I like the look of the town called Detroit, if I knew how to drive and could afford central air conditioning, I'd love it there.
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rt3box6tx74
Knew a guy who bought the hardware store in Bagota just in time to shut it down. He twernt the brightest bulb on the shelf.
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Knew a guy who bought the hardware store in Bagota just in time to shut it down. He twernt the brightest bulb on the shelf.
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blaze3884
I loved all four towns, I don't know which one I'd pick to live in! Thank you for your breakdown of each town, loved them all!
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I loved all four towns, I don't know which one I'd pick to live in! Thank you for your breakdown of each town, loved them all!
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97carded
Crowds are what I don't like on the roads in Houston, Texas. I like these quiet places but they still have to be vibrant.
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Crowds are what I don't like on the roads in Houston, Texas. I like these quiet places but they still have to be vibrant.
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cindywhite1
Thank you for this! My grandmother lived on Main St in Bogota, so it's great (but sad) to see the town as it is now.
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Thank you for this! My grandmother lived on Main St in Bogota, so it's great (but sad) to see the town as it is now.
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njfinests
All I see is dollar signs, perfect investment opportunities for good people, looking to help themselves & humanity!
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All I see is dollar signs, perfect investment opportunities for good people, looking to help themselves & humanity!
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