This match-up pairs the "Top of Texas" with the heart of the Eagle Ford Shale. One is defined by wheat and folk music history; the other by Panna Maria and petroleum.

This match-up spans the ecology of Texas, from the live oaks of the coastal plains to the Chihuahuan Desert. One is lush and river-fed; the other is arid and resilient.

This match-up pairs an industrial giant of the Panhandle with a literary gem of West Texas. One is defined by industry and agriculture; the other by imagination and history.

This match-up is between the artistic soul of the South Plains and the wind energy capital of the Rolling Plains. One is defined by public art and cotton; the other by venom and voltage.

This match-up contrasts the leather artisans of the Red River with the timber workers of the deep woods. One is defined by cowboys and baseball gloves; the other by pines and sawmills.

This match-up pairs the very first county established by the Republic with a historic Central Texas county. One is deep woods and history; the other is rolling hills and harvest.

This match-up pairs a site of frontier tragedy with the Mushroom Capital of Texas. One is defined by history and legends; the other by commerce and fungi.

This match-up pairs the agricultural powerhouse of the Permian Basin with the fishing capital of the border. One is defined by faith and farming; the other by water and the border.

This match-up pairs the "Cowboy Capital of the World" and the "Lavender Capital of Texas." One is defined by boots and saddles; the other by purple blooms and presidential history.

This match-up brings us deep into the Piney Woods of East Texas where Panola County and Camp County are located. One is defined by melody and gas; the other by spicy food and aviation legends.

This match-up pairs the rugged geology of the Hill Country with the wetland beauty of East Texas. One is defined by pink granite and barbecue; the other by bass boats and birdwatching.

This match-up contrasts the gateway to the Hill Country and the fertile South Plains. One is defined by water and tourism; the other by earth and harvest.

This match-up pairs the poultry powerhouse of East Texas with the ranching legacy of the Red River. One is defined by pine forests and chicken farms; the other by wide prairies and cattle kings.

This match-up pairs the crystal clear waters of the Frio River with the industrial history of Northeast Texas. One is defined by summer vacations and resilience; the other by manufacturing and state parks.

This match-up contrasts the artistic vibe of the coast with the secluded beauty of the Deep East Texas forests. One is defined by the bay and the wind; the other by the river and the woods.

This match-up brings together the cultural heart of German-Czech Texas and the agricultural soul of the South Plains. One is defined by European heritage and architecture; the other by American comfort food and farming.

Today matches a central Texas agricultural hub with the energy giant of the West. One is transitioning from heavy industry; the other is in the thick of it.

This match-up contrasts the booming wine country of Central Texas with the historic Red River valley of the Northeast. One is a tourism juggernaut; the other is a quiet guardian of the past.