The Most Dangerous Word in Texas

It doesn’t build walls. It builds movements. And it’s already on the tip of your tongue.

The first time I used y’all out loud, it was at an Austin, Texas, dog park.

I was trying to make friendly small talk with a couple standing near the bench—the kind of people whose dog is named something like Preston and probably has an opinion about craft mustard.

“So… where y’all from?” I asked, all casual-like.

They answered. Smiled. Nothing strange happ…