Although six flags have flown over Texas, there have been eight changes of government: Spanish 1519-1685, French 1685-1690, Spanish 1690-1821, Mexican 1821-1836, Republic of Texas 1836-1845, United States 1845-1861, Confederate States 1861-1865, United States 1865-present
Texas is the only state to enter the United States by treaty instead of territorial annexation.
Texas is home to Dell and Compaq computers and central Texas is often referred to as the Silicon Valley of the south.
The state's cattle population is estimated to be near 16 million.
Texas comes from the Hasinai Indian word tejas meaning friends or allies.
The King Ranch in Texas is bigger than the state of Rhode Island.
Texas is the only state to enter the United States by treaty instead of territorial annexation.
Texas is home to Dell and Compaq computers and central Texas is often referred to as the Silicon Valley of the south.
Dr Pepper was invented in Waco in 1885. The Dublin Dr Pepper, 85 miles west of Waco, still uses pure imperial cane sugar in its product. There is no period after the Dr in Dr Pepper.
Texas comes from the Hasinai Indian word tejas meaning friends or allies.
All of today's photos were taken from the internet.
Linking with Deb at Breathing In Grace. . .
. . . for Friday Foto Friends
Until Next Time
The Stars at Night
are Big and Bright
Deep in the Heart of Texas!
Oh, I love this post...so many things about Texas that I didn't know. I'll have to try to do one for Tennessee...I'm sure there are things I have no clue about our state! HOPE you have a wonderful weekend, my precious Friend! <3 you dearly!
ReplyDeleteGod bless Texas! (For giving us Dr Pepper!)
ReplyDelete"Texas is the only state to enter the United States by treaty instead of territorial annexation."
I did not know this!
And is the only state that can secede from the United States. Also the Texas flag can fly at the same height as the US flag while all other states must fly their flags below the US flag.
ReplyDeleteSo many interesting facts about our home state! Sure miss it!
Long live Texas! A big beautiful state.
ReplyDeleteKing Ranch is huge! I had no idea but i do know about King Ranch casserole that is delicious.
You've given me a nice idea for a post as well.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful big state of Texas with us. I never knew much about Texas, but have enjoyed watching programs like Fixer Upper and Texas Flip and Move, which makes me want to go there, especially Waco! Maybe someday we will venture that direction! i'll be sure to let you know so you can hide. LOL
ReplyDeleteIck on Dr. Pepper, lolol. What a great post, Mary. Thank you for the many smiles.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these interesting facts.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know those facts. Thanks Mary!
ReplyDeleteTexas proud!! Your facts are very interesting! I knew about the King Ranch, but had no idea about Dr Pepper!
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