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'Nothing has been as important to an American family's life as the drive-in.' 'Back in the '50s and '60s, it was just what you did,' says Stars & Stripes owner Ryan Smith, with unbridled enthusiasm. Town & Country, in Abilene: See More Collapse The Showboat, in Hockley (35 miles northwest of downtown Houston): Graham, in Graham (south of Wichita Falls): Besides Stars & Stripes' two locations, here's a selection of drive-ins around the Lone Star State:īlue Starlite Mini Urban, in Austin: Ĭoyote, in Fort Worth: In the last couple of years they have faced upgrading to expensive digital projection as Hollywood has rapidly abandoned film reels.

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And TV came along offering a viewing alternative even more convenient and comfortable than your car.īut some Texas drive-ins hung on, either full or part time. But as Houston expanded rapidly, many drive-in owners found their land was worth more than the business. More than a dozen surrounded Houston in the '50s and '60s. It's hardly surprising that Texas, with its wide-open spaces and a big car and truck culture was always a drive-in hot spot.

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at their peak in 1958, according to 'The American Drive-In Movie Theater,' by Don and Susan Sanders. just ask your grandparents.) There were more than 5,000 drive-ins in the U.S. In 1948, Time Magazine reported that 'ozoners' - a popular nickname for the open air drive-in theaters - were opening 'almost as fast as daffodils.' (Another nickname was 'passion pit'. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for ages 4-11. The Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre: 1178 Kroesche, in New Braunfels, 80 /nb. While watching, each may also be eating, talking, checking a smartphone, adjusting a car seat, changing a baby's diaper - or even ignoring 'The Avengers' completely while getting to know his or her date better. Out in the audience, which is spread across a parking lot the size of several football fields, a few hundred people watch the action on screen while cocooned in their own islands of privacy: cars, station wagons, pick-ups and vans. High over all their heads, a galaxy of stars is putting on its own spectacle in the wide open Texas sky. NEW BRAUNFELS - Up on the giant screen, big ugly Ultron is battling pretty folks in colorful costumes while destroying a major metropolitan area in spectacular fashion. Parks Show More Show Less 9 of9 Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre owner Ryan Smith at the theater's 50's Cafe in New Braunfels Louis B.

Parks Show More Show Less 8 of9 The 50's Cafe at Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre in New Braunfels, Texas Louis B. We invite everyone to sign up - from beginners to elites - come out and set a record on this hot summer day! There will be cash prizes for the top overall male and female finishers in the Half marathon and gift certificates for the other event as well as awards for Master's and Age Group awards.1 of9 Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre in New Braunfels, Texas Jim Flynn Show More Show Less 2 of9 Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre in New Braunfels, Texas Jim Flynn Show More Show Less 3 of9 Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre in New Braunfels, Texas Jim Flynn Show More Show Less 4 of9 Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre in New Braunfels, Texas Jim Flynn Show More Show Less 5 of9 Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre in New Braunfels, Texas Jim Flynn Show More Show Less 6 of9 Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre in New Braunfels, Texas Jim Flynn Show More Show Less 7 of9 The 50's Cafe at Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre in New Braunfels, Texas Louis B. After your run, join us for a post-race celebration including music, great food and drinks (including beer for those over 21)! And, as always, you will experience the outstanding volunteers and course support you've come to expect from the Texas Running Community.

For those participating in the half marathon, you will also receive a finisher's short sleeve shirt. All courses will start and finish at the Stars and Stripes Drive-In!Īll of the courses are certified and every participant will receive a tech t-shirt and a race specific finisher's medal. The Stars and Stripes Half Marathon is a beautiful scenic course along country roads making it one of the fastest and flattest races you will find! Join your local Texas runners competing in the Half Marathon, 10K or 5k. The Stars and Stripes Half Marathon is a Running race in New Braunfels, Texas consisting of a Half Marathon and Kids Run/Fun Run and 10K and 5K.

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