When you think about being younger, growing up in Texas, you probably have lots of fun memories spending time with family and friends. Whether you were playing video games, talking on the phone, or going to the mall, those were really fun times. But what if we had some fun reimagining East Texas towns as stores in the mall.

Why Malls Still Matter in East Texas

Most of us remember going to the mall wasn’t just about going shopping; it was socializing and was a popular place to be seen by others. It wasn’t uncommon to spend hours strolling through your favorite stores and grabbing something from the food court.

Living here in East Texas, we are fortunate to still have multiple malls that are still very active and have lots of shops open and doing well. It’s still fun to visit the mall on the weekend and see lots of vehicles in the parking lot and people walking and shopping.

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The Mall Store for Each Town

But what if you combined those two things? What if East Texas towns were stores in a mall? What store would best represent the East Texas town that you’re from? We have the towns and stores listed for you; I want to see if you agree.

If East Texas Towns Were Stores in the Mall

Here’s a lineup of East Texas towns reimagined as mall stores

Gallery Credit: Billy Jenkins

Share Your Own Pairings

Do you agree? Did we miss any? Would you change some? Let me know by sending me an email at billy.jenkins@townsquaremedia.com.

If you missed it recently, I was comparing East Texas towns to fast food restaurants. It was great to see so many Texans agree that the towns and restaurants fit perfectly. While it’s fun to work on these lists, one thing remains; East Texas is a wonderful place to call home.

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Gallery Credit: Billy Jenkins

If Buc-ee’s Made a Snack Inspired by East Texas Towns…

If our favorite gas station and convenience store made a specific snack for each East Texas town, here is what they would be:

Gallery Credit: Billy Jenkins

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