In 1971, restaurant owner Mariano Martinez had people order frozen margaritas and complain that the drink wasn’t consistent. So, Martinez created the first frozen margarita machine. It is now the “official drink” of Dallas and the state of Texas. So Texas wants to know, why was the frozen margarita machine invented here, and how?

In 1971, restaurant owner Mariano Martinez had people order frozen margaritas and complain that the drink wasn’t consistent. So, Martinez created the first frozen margarita machine. It is now the “official drink” of Dallas and the state of Texas. So Texas wants to know, why was the frozen margarita machine invented here, and how?

From the news that impacts us every day, like education and politics, to lighter topics like hidden gems around the state and unique holiday traditions, Texas Wants to Know explores news and stories from all over our great state. Host Baylee Friday talks to lawmakers, educators, business owners, and everyone in between to get the full story behind stories like why the Pegasus is associated with the city of Dallas or what the future of marijuana legislation is in Texas. New episodes are released every Thursday.

From the news that impacts us every day, like education and politics, to lighter topics like hidden gems around the state and unique holiday traditions, Texas Wants to Know explores news and stories from all over our great state. Host Baylee Friday talks to lawmakers, educators, business owners, and everyone in between to get the full story behind stories like why the Pegasus is associated with the city of Dallas or what the future of marijuana legislation is in Texas. New episodes are released every Thursday.

Texas Wants to Know

From the news that impacts us every day, like education and politics, to lighter topics like hidden gems around the state and unique holiday traditions, Texas Wants to Know explores news and stories from all over our great state. Host Baylee Friday talks to lawmakers, educators, business owners, and everyone in between to get the full story behind stories like why the Pegasus is associated with the city of Dallas or what the future of marijuana legislation is in Texas. New episodes are released every Thursday.

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