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 “Treaties of Velasco” Celebration
Journey back to the incredible summer of 1836 and events were exciting along the shores of Port Freeport (formerly the Brazos River) at the Gulf of Mexico. A new nation had just signed the Treaty of Velasco at Surfside Beach (previously Velasco) with the self-proclaimed glorious Napolean of the West, ruler Antonio de Lopez Santa … Read more
Why is Texas called the Lone Star State?
Texas is called the Lone Star State to represent the long history of independence. In 1836, Texas won independence from Mexico and stood as an independent republic. In 1838, the Texas Senate commissioned a new flag that would symbolize the strong independence of Texas. The Lone Star Flag was adopted and the Lone Star nickname … Read more
Lone Star Percussion Closed: The End of an Era
Lone Star Percussion closed its business permanently on On October 1, 2022, with no warning or notification to customers. Sadly, the percussion industry experienced the end of an era. Lone Star Percussion was launched in 1978 by Harvey Vogel who was unable to find quality percussion instruments for his high school daughter, Lauren. Lone Star … Read more
The Texas History Timeline – 50 Events that Shaped Texas
Texas has a long and fascinating history which is partly what makes it such an interesting state. We’ve compiled a timeline of the 50 most significant historical events that shaped the great state of Texas. Without these events, Texas might look much different than it does today. Early Exploration and Development Before 1500 – Prior … Read more
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.
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. What is Texas Historically Famous For? The most famous event in Texas history is … Read more
Is Texas Friendly? Texans definitely stand behind their “Friendship” motto!
Texans take the state motto of “Friendship” very seriously, especially in rural areasw here you’ll likely get a wave “hello” on backroads with each person you pass.
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