Texas
RED, WHITE and BLUE ALERT: Someone is trying to steal all the stars from the state of Texas. How can Texas be the Lone Star State without the 5 pointed star? You have 45 minutes to unlock the Texas locks and keep the stars in the great state of Texas.
RED, WHITE and BLUE ALERT: Someone is trying to steal all the stars from the state of Texas. How can Texas be the Lone Star State without the 5 pointed star? You have 45 minutes to unlock the Texas locks and keep the stars in the great state of Texas.
Texas was granted statehood on December 29, 1845, becoming the 28th state of the Union.
Texas was granted statehood on December 29, 1845, becoming the 28th state of the Union.
Austin is the capital city, but Houston is the largest city in the Lone Star State.
Austin is the capital city, but Houston is the largest city in the Lone Star State.
Texas ranks 2nd in area in the 50 states.
Texas ranks 2nd in area in the 50 states.
Texas ranks 2nd in population in the 50 states.
Texas ranks 2nd in population in the 50 states.
Dr Pepper was created by Charles Alderton in Waco, Texas. The year was 1885.
Dr Pepper was created by Charles Alderton in Waco, Texas. The year was 1885.
Dr Pepper is now sold all over the world.
Dr Pepper is now sold all over the world.
The recipe is a super secret and is kept in two halves in safety deposit boxes. These boxes are located in two different Dallas banks.
The recipe is a super secret and is kept in two halves in safety deposit boxes. These boxes are located in two different Dallas banks.
If a six-pack of Dr Pepper costs $3.05 - how much would you spend if you purchased 7 six-packs?
If a six-pack of Dr Pepper costs $3.05 - how much would you spend if you purchased 7 six-packs?
The Alamo is considered Texas' most popular historic site.
The Alamo is considered Texas' most popular historic site.
Located in the heart of San Antonio, it is the location where the Texas defenders fell to Mexican General Santa Anna and his army.
Located in the heart of San Antonio, it is the location where the Texas defenders fell to Mexican General Santa Anna and his army.
The battle took place from February 23, 1836 to March 6, 1836.
The battle took place from February 23, 1836 to March 6, 1836.
Remember the Alamo!
The largest cities in the state are:
The largest cities in the state are:
Houston
Houston
San Antonio
San Antonio
Dallas
Dallas
Austin
Austin
Fort Worth
Fort Worth
El Paso
El Paso
In 1941, June Hershey wrote the lyrics and Don Swander wrote the music for "Deep in the Heart of Texas."
In 1941, June Hershey wrote the lyrics and Don Swander wrote the music for "Deep in the Heart of Texas."
The bands of the University of Texas, University of Houston, and TCU perform the song for home football games.
The bands of the University of Texas, University of Houston, and TCU perform the song for home football games.
Fans sing this song during the seventh-inning stretch of a Houston Astros game. The song is played after every victorious game for the San Antonio Spurs.
Fans sing this song during the seventh-inning stretch of a Houston Astros game. The song is played after every victorious game for the San Antonio Spurs.
Country music singer and native Texan George Strait has the song played before he gives a concert.
Country music singer and native Texan George Strait has the song played before he gives a concert.
Texas State Capitol
Texas State Capitol
Located at Congress Avenue and 11th Street, Austin, Texas
Located at Congress Avenue and 11th Street, Austin, Texas
The cornerstone for the building was laid on March 2, 1885, which is Texas Independence Day.
The cornerstone for the building was laid on March 2, 1885, which is Texas Independence Day.
It was opened to the public on April 21, 1888, San Jacinto Day.
It was opened to the public on April 21, 1888, San Jacinto Day.
Governor George W. Bush signed House Resolution No. 178 on June 16, 1995 declaring two offical state animals for Texas. Longhorn -- large state mammal Armadillo -- small state mammal
Governor George W. Bush signed House Resolution No. 178 on June 16, 1995 declaring two offical state animals for Texas. Longhorn -- large state mammal Armadillo -- small state mammal
