An Iconic Restaurant

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An Iconic Restaurant

Before the construction of IH-35, most travelers passed through the traffic circle. Health Camp became a favorite not only for locals, but also an iconic stop for commuters between Dallas and Austin.

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By Amanda Sawyer
In 1948, brothers-in-law Jack Schaevitz and Lou Stein opened a small mobile food cart at James Connally Air Force Base. The two became so successful selling burgers and frozen custard to military men that they opened a small restaurant on the Waco…