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Texas has a lot of things that people remember. The Alamo is probably the biggest things right? Well, this new item might be something people want to see, and it’s another thing people associate with the state.

What Could The Item Be That Will Bring Eyes To A Certain Part Of Texas?

When you think of the Wild West, you think of Cowboys. Of course, when you walk around the state, your bound to see someone wearing one. They come in different shapes and sizes too!

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But, some have a certain dramatic flair to them don’t they? They could have some personal flair in them, or they could light up perhaps. But then, there’s this one big cowboy hat in Garland, that’s going to certainly bring buckaroos from around the state.

How Is A Cowboy Hat Going To Bring Attention To Garland, Texas?

If you didn’t know, according to CW33, the city is well known for cowboy hats. So much so that it is known as the Cowboy Hat Capital of Texas. That title comes with a lot of prestige doesn’t it?

But to keep that title, you’ve to back it up. Garland does a pretty good job of it, having both Resistol and Stetson in the city making the famed cowboy hats. Now however, it looks like their planning to cement it with a very large hat.

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Per CW33, the city of Garland is going to have a big hat, aptly titled “The Big Hat” in the city. It will be a staggering 20 feet wide. It will even have a ceremony to reveal it on September 27th, 2025.

So, looks like a trek to Garland for some individuals is in the cards!

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