Sands Motel (Rem.)
Van Horn, TX Photo courtesy Devil Doll
The sign outside points the way to the Sands Motel in
Van Horn, TX. The motel sign really stands out along the main street in Van Horn and the neon lettering is a welcome sight.
UPDATE : Well like many other motel locations, the Sand Motel sign was replaced with a boring sign. 07-23
Cortez Motel (Rem.)
El Paso, TX Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Cortez Motel in El Paso features a detail character etched into the motel sign. Check
out the colors and and the way the image blends with the neon lettering.
UPDATE : The Cortez Motel sign was replaced with a backlit plastic sign. 07-23
Ranch Motel (Closed)
San Antonio, TX Photo courtesy Bob Jagendorf
The Ranch Motel still features its large swooping arrow
on its marquee in San Antonio, TX.
The Ranch Motel was built in 1948 when the motel advertised TV and music in each of its 26 rooms and carriage tours of Brackenridge Park. Like many other motels and motor courts of the mid-century, the Ranch Motel has fallen into disrepair and become the site of criminal activity.
UPDATE 11/20 : The Ranch Motel closed down a couple of years ago. Its location at 3101 Broadway in San Antonio is undergoing a lot of change and a lot of the old times businesses are closing down to be replaced. 11-20
Ranch Motel sign Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
UPDATE : The Ranch Motel is being redeveloped into a boutique motel. 07-23
Check out this marquee for the Pal-Tex Motel that stands
alongside the road. The sign still advertises "refrigerated air." Based on the lettering, it appears that this motel dates back to around the 1940s or 1950s. Just a guess.
Tex Ann Motel
Palestine, TX Photo courtesy Tammy Conner
The Tex Ann Motel in Palestine, TX features a neon red
star atop its sign. By the looks of things, it appears that this motel
is still going strong. Not sure if the lettering on the old marquee or the red star still lights
up these days.
UPDATE 11/20 : The Tex-Ann Motel is still open for business in Palestine. The sign is still there however the neon has been stripped off.
Siesta Motel
Tyler, TX Photo and info courtesy Tammy Conner
Here's the Siesta Motel in Tyler, TX, a court style of
motel now abandoned and about one step away from the bulldozer. It must
have really been nice 50 years ago. It appears to be apartments now.
(Near right) The motel office
(Far right) The unique marquee
Austin Motor Hotel (Demolished)
Beaumont, TX Photo courtesy Devil Doll
The Austin Motor Hotel marquee stands prominently along
this street in Beaumont, TX.
UPDATE : The Austin Motor Hotel was demolished back in 2010. The motel at 590 N. 11th Street was considered a nuisance and eye sore. A vacant lot is now in its place 07-23
Sands Motel (Rem.)
Ranch Motel (Closed)
UPDATE 11/20
Pal-Tex
Motel
Tex Ann Motel
Siesta Motel
Here's the Siesta Motel in Tyler, TX, a court style of
motel now abandoned and about one step away from the bulldozer. It must
have really been nice 50 years ago. It appears to be apartments now. 
Austin Motor Hotel (Demolished)
