BALMORHEA — Three miles before reaching Balmorhea State Park, you come to a "turkey crossing" road sign and enter the tiny town of Balmorhea, founded in 1906 by developers named, naturally, Balcum, ...
When Balmorhea pool threw a party for its grand opening over two days in June 1936, celebrants took part in all kinds of activities. A poster from the event breathlessly lists them: a bathing-girl ...