Being Texan: A Texas Monthly Special

The Last Ninepin Bowling Alleys in America

Fewer than 20 places in the United States, all of them in the Texas Hill Country, still offer a version of bowling that was played by German settlers. Texas Monthly writer Lea Konczal wanted to find out why, and she discovered a deeply held tradition in these small communities. Ninepin is a source of connection and a point of pride as much as it’s entertainment.

The Last Ninepin Bowling Alleys in America

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    Texas Monthly writers explore people and places at the intersections of identity, history, progress, and change. Stories include the ghost town of Terlingua, the last surviving ninepin bowling alleys, a ranching industry under threat, the unexpected discovery of a rare type of coyote, a woman who overturned state braiding laws, and a mild-mannered librarian who fought to save the Big Thicket.

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