Teen Travels from Texas to Visit Louisiana City That Shares His Name

Sep 22, 2025 09:52AM ● By Lauren Pope

Zachary Griner from Lucas, Texas fulfilled a four-year dream this week by visiting Zachary, Louisiana - a city he discovered on a map during childhood. The avid reader and his mother Tracey explored New Orleans before stopping at Zachary City Hall and the local library, collecting memorable souvenirs from their namesake adventure before heading home.