Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Question: What Texas town has been governed by a beer-drinking goat since the 1980s?

Answer: Lajitas, an unincorporated community of about 100 residents in Brewster County. In 1986, the mascot of the Thirsty Goat Saloon—a goat named Clay Henry—was elected mayor. Since then, three other goats with the same name have held the office. The original Clay Henry was stuffed and is on display at the Terlingua Trading Post.