The 70's energy crisis set the Texas oil industry up to make zillions of dollars in the 80's and the rest of the country, and the world, took notice. Rising from the ashes of 70's era inflation and financial woe, Texas was ready to party.
Before smartphones, life was a little different. We had Saturday morning cartoons, actual music videos on MTV, and the thrill of racing to Blockbuster hoping to snag the last copy of Twister.