10 Things Every Texas Should Know
If you hail from the great state of Texas, there are a few historical bits you should automatically know. For example, when someone says "The stars at night are big and bright" you should immediately respond with "DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS!" You should know that music legends like George Strait, George Jones, Janice Joplin, The Big Bopper, Jimmi Hendrix, Willie Nelson, and many more were and are from Texas. If you have recently just moved here, then you better make sure you know these few things.
Here are 10 things every Texas should know!
Texas gained its independence from Mexico at the Battle of San Jacinto. Texas Independence was officially declared on March 2, 1836.
San Jacinto Monument
Grapefruit
The first grapefruit to earn a US patent was a Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit
Fresh Mandarins on Marble Worktop
Heisman Trophy
The Heisman Award was named after Rice University in Houston's coach John Heisman. The Heisman Award is the highest honor that every college football player tries to earn.
Heisman Trophy Presentation - Press Conference
Dr. Pepper
Dr. Pepper was invented in Texas in 1885 in a pharmacy in Dublin, Texas.
Dr. Pepper Ties Pepsi For 2nd Most Popular Soda In U.S., After Coca-Cola
6 Flags Over Texas
Six Flags Over Texas doesn't just mean a theme park to spend the day at. Six different country's flags have flown over the state of Texas. Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, Confederate States of America, United States
Texas State Flag the Symbol of the Lone Star State on a Perfect Flagpole with Perfect Blue Sky
Capital of Texas
The dome at the top of the Capital of Texas is taller than that at the Capital Building in Washington. Elijah E. Myers designed the Goddess of Liberty, which stands atop the capital.
Demonstrators Protests At Texas State Capitol Against Governor's Stay At Home Order
Billy Bob's Texas
Texas is home to the "World's Largest Honky Tonk" in the Fort Worth Stockyards.
Billy Bob's Texas via Facebook
Pecan Pie
Pecan Pie is the state pie
Pecan pie
Mocking Bird
The mockingbird is the state bird.
Joshua J. Cotten via Unsplash
Bluebonnets
Bluebonnets are the state flower that bloom every spring. People take trips to the Hill Country just to see the bluebonnets.
Roberta Guillen via unsplash
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