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Uvalde, Texas: 17-Foot-High Matthew McConaughey

Full-color 2-D version of the Hollywood star painted on plywood by John Cerney, who specializes in giant roadside art. Erected in Oct. 2023. Expected to last 8-10 years. McConaughey was born in Uvalde.

Address:
TX-2369, Uvalde, TX
Directions:
East edge of town, at the intersection of TX-2369 and US-90. Park in the dirt lot across the road.
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Matthew McConaughey.

17-foot High Matthew McConaughey

Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey was born in Uvalde. This giant plywood version of him was painted by John Cerney, and erected at the entrance to town in October 2023.

[Kim Anderson, 04/23/2024]

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