Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
Okay, it’s been…what, a month? Time for another state pride article! But seriously guys, there are just so many awesome things about our state, it’s hard to write about anything else sometimes. We’re the best – we know it, people from out of state know it, and people who think any differently are just in denial, but they really know it, too. I have hard evidence – indisputable proof that no other state in the country is as awesome as we are. Read these 12 reasons why and you’ll know what I’m talking about.