What is the Texas State Bird? Well, it is the Mockingbird of Course!
As a fighter for the protection of his home, the Texas State legislature agreed that the mockingbird was the most appropriate species for the state bird of Texas.
50 Songs About Texas That You’ll Never Forget
With over 4,000 songs written about Texas, the state music seems to have it all: love, heartache, adventure, and a ton of state pride.
How Big is Texas? You Won’t Believe How Huge It Is!
Texas is Big. Nobody will dispute that. But how big is big? Texas is the second-largest state in the US and larger than 150 countries including France, Germany and Japan.
The 10 Most Significant Events in Texas History
Texas has a long and vibrant history which is detailed in our Texas history timeline. If we were forced to summarize Texas history into 10 events, we’d say these are the most significant events that make Texas what it is today. 1519 – Texas coastline first explored and mapped by Alonso Alvarez de Pineda. January, … Read more
Is Texas Friendly? We stand behind our “Friendship” motto!
The Texas state motto, “Friendship” was adopted by the Forty-first Texas Legislature in February 1930 and the word “Texas” comes from the Caddo Native American word for “friends.” Even the “Welcome to Texas” border signs on the highway claim, ” “Drive Friendly — the Texas Way.” But are Texas residents really friendly? I’ve visited a lot of US … Read more
My Texas Copperhead Snake Bite – A True Story
I live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, adjacent to one of the Army Corp of Engineer lakes with hundreds of heavily forested acres. So we have a good amount of wildlife crossing through our property including deer, coyotes, skunks, bobcats and lots of snakes. I generally see a half-dozen rat snakes on our property each … Read more
15 Unique Texas Gift Ideas Your Texan Can’t Live Without
There is no shortage of Texas pride in the lone star state. Combine this with the iconic Texas shape and you’ve created an opportunity for Texas-themed gifts perfect for the proud Texan in your life. After all, would anyone really want a Nevada-shaped waffle iron or a game of Monopoly inspired by Maryland? Below are … Read more
Bonnie and Clyde – The Texas Crime Spree
Although it’s been over 85 years since their deaths, Texas-born Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow are still among the most infamous couples in American history. The multi-state Borrow Gang crime spree included Texas stops in Dallas, Celina, Lufkin, Hillsboro, Lancaster, Cedar Hill, Prosper, Grapevine, Ponder, Grand Prairie, and many more Texas locations. Clyde Chestnut Barrow … Read more
Why Are Texans So Proud of Texas?
The people, the landscapes, the sheer size: there are a whole host of reasons that Texans wear their state pride like a badge of honor. But perhaps the main reason that people from Texas are so darn proud is because of their state’s unique and deep roots within American history. Founded in 1845, Texas is … Read more
What kind of Lizards live in Texas?
There are a wide variety of lizard-friendly habitats found in Texas with plenty of anoles, geckos, iguanas, horned, whiptails, skinks, and leopards. In the eastern and western thirds of Texas, the Texas spiny lizard is the most common lizard. The Texas spiny lizard is arboreal, which means it spends most of its time in trees. … Read more