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Interesting facts

• The name Texas is derived from the term “tejas.” Tejas translates into allies and/or

friends.

• The total area of the state of Texas is 268,820.

• Its population consists of 25,674,681 citizens.

• The largest city in Texas is Houston which is also considered the fourth largest of all

cities in the United States.

• Texas adopted the nickname the Lone Star State as a remembrance of the state’s

fight for independence from Mexico.

• Texas possesses terrain that consists of piney woods, rolling plains, and coastal

swamps.

• The six flags over Texas expression derive from the many nations which claimed

rule over the area.

• The Mexican and American War of 1846 led to annexation and Texas becoming

one of the Confederate States of America. This annexation produced economic

stagnation for the state once it rejoined the Union.

• The largest economies in Texas include cattle, oil, and aerospace.

• Texas is second in size only to Alaska.

• Fifteen major rivers flow through Texas. Among them are Brazos, Red River,

Colorado, and Pecos.

• The Gulf of Mexico was the result of the collapsing Paleozoic Mountains during the

Jurassic Period.

• The original inhabitants of Texas lived within numerous cultures. These cultures were

Mesoamerica, Teotihuacan, Pueblo, and Mississippian.

• Native American tribes within the Texas region include: Apache, Choctaw, Caddo,

Wichita, and Comanche.

• The present boundaries within Texas were defined through the Compromise of

1850.

• Spindletop was the first major oil well discovered in the state. It was located just

south of Beaumont.

• The Oil Boom in Texas was a direct result of the discovery of Spindletop.

• Among the largest areas in Texas are Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Fort Worth.

• Railroads in Texas include Brazos and Colorado Railway, Buffalo Bayou, and the

Dallas Area Rapid Transit.

• Sports teams in Texas include the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Houston Astros,

and the Dallas Mavericks

The Texas State Blue Lacy:

State Dog of Texas

The Blue Lacy became the state dog of the state

of Texas in June of 2005. This legislation was signed

and adopted by the former Texas Governor, Rick

Perry. The Texas State Blue Lacy is considered a

breed of working dog which is indigenous to Texas,

and originally discovered back in the middle of

the 19th century. The United States Senate who

discovered its location origin designated this blue

lacy a true Texas dog breed according to Senate

Resolution 436.

The Blue Lacy is described as a fast and strong

animal which measures roughly twenty-one inches

in height. The female species of these dogs weigh

roughly forty-five pounds whereas the male can

weigh as much as fifty pounds. They have three

varieties of colors which range from gray to silver

to a deep charcoal. Small red accents are often

seen within these gray color variations. The eyes

of these adorable dogs are often a rich brown in

color.

The Blue Lacy is considered as quite an intelligent

dog breed and is both active and alert. As they are

naturally protective of their owners, these blue lacy

dogs make for terrific family pets.

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and boasts documentation and exhibits

depicting this rich history. Within this museum

you find dozens of windmills and prairie

pinwheels. Among the windmills is one

such windmill that boasts a history of being

haunted.

The 13 Ton John Wayne Head

Lubbock Christian University

Dover Avenue, Lubbock

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This 13 ton boulder originated from Malibu,

California. During the course of its

removal an immigrant named Brett Livingstone

Strong purchased the boulder

with the promise to create a likeness of

then Governor Jerry Brown. Instead this

Australian native produced a likeness of

movie legend John Wayne.

American Wind Power Center

and Museum

1701 Canyon Lake Drive, Lubbock

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The American Wind Power Center and Museum

explores the history of wind energy

Mt. Blanco Fossil Museum

124 W Main Street, Crosbyton

(806) 675-7777, Mtblanco.com

The Mt Blanco Fossil Museum offers displays

which include dinosaurs and fossils found

throughout archeological digs. The museum

also features mammoths, crocodiles,

and even sloths that date back to prehistoric

times.

Gene Cockrell’s Yard Art

Marshall Drive, Canadian TX

Gene Cockrell is known for unique yard

sculptures. Within his property in Canadian,

Texas he possesses creatures that

range from lions to bison. He also sculpted

preachers and cowgirls that are on permanent

display within his yard.

Beer Can House

222 Malone St, Houston, TX 77007

The Beer Can House is a folk art house in

Rice Military, Houston, Texas, covered with

beer cans, bottles, and other beer paraphernalia.

Houstonian John Milkovisch worked through

the late 1960s to transform his Houston

home at 222 Malone Street into the Beer

Can House. It is a folk art monument to

eccentricity and recycling. The Beer Can

House is now one of Houston’s most recognizable

folk art icons. It is covered with

flattened beer cans, bottle caps, bottles,

and other beer ephemera. The house is estimated

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Hiking Trails

This collection of hiking trails presents a

multitude of difficulty levels. With each selection,

there are extraordinary views and

natural settings indigenous to each locale.

Triassic Trail

Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Triassic Trail runs 6.8 miles in length and has

an elevation of 1,000 feet. As you venture

through this trail you will discover the Table

Rock which is a beautiful formation which

allows for excellent views. Coppertone

within the trail traverses the ridge between

the canyon peaks.

Upper Canyon Trail

Caprock Canyon

The Upper Canyon Trail runs 6.3 miles in

length and has an elevation of 1,050 feet.

You begin your adventure at the trailhead

near the parking area. You will discover the

gypsum layers found within the Caprock

Canyon along this trail. This trail also offers

a clear path through lush greenery.

4-C Hiking Trail

Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area

4-C Hiking Trail is a great place for hiking

and bike riding. The hiking trails, however,

are strictly for hiking only as indicated by

the signs. This trail offers lush greenery with

peaking sunlight and a pond roughly three

miles in to the hike. Dogs are not allowed

at this hiking trail and the cost per day is $3.

Pedernales Falls State Park

The park is a favorite for family hikes, with a

duck pond, a quarter-mile nature trail to a

scenic overlook of Twin Falls, and a wheelchair-friendly

wildlife-viewing station. The

easy, seven-mile Wolf Mountain Trail wraps

around Tobacco and Wolf Mountains,

winding along the small canyons created

by Mescal and Tobacco creeks. Stop to

cool your heels at Arrowhead Pool, where

Bee Creek spills into stair-stepped pools.


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Texas Museums:

Texas has exceptional museums that offer historical

documentation and artifacts spanning through local

history to natural science. Visitors and residents alike

will discover the great history of the state through their

visits to these amazing museums. Here are a few of our

favorites.

San Jacinto Museum

One Monument Circle, La Porte, (281) 479-2421

Sanjacinto-museum.org

San Jacinto Museum is situated within the San Jacinto

Monument. It was established in 1836 to preserve the

history of Texas. Its purpose was to promote relations

between the Spanish and the citizens of Texas. The

museum showcases many artifacts throughout the

history of the state to include swords and bayonets.

Museum of Port Isabel

317 E. Railroad Avenue, Port Isabel

(956) 943-7602,

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The Museum of Port Isabel was

established in 1852. On the property

is also the Lighthouse and Keeper’s

Cottage. You will discover beautiful

views on this breathtaking estate.

This property also includes the Port

Isabel Historical Museum and the

Treasures of the Gulf Museum.

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Houston Museum of Natural Science

5800 Caroline Street, Houston, (713) 639-4629

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The Houston Museum of Natural Science offers a variety

of exhibits and features. Past exhibitions have included

the Titanic Artifact Exhibition and the Discovering the

Civil War exhibition. This museum offers educational

programs for groups, as well as, a giant screen

displaying films based on natural history and science.

LBJ Library and

Museum

2313 Red River Street, Austin

Lbjlibrary.org

The LBJ Library and Museum

offers artifacts and educational

programs based on the

presidency of Lyndon Baines

Johnson. Within this library

you will discover detailed

documentation throughout

his administration. Educational

programs include films

and guided tours through the

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Parks

Texas offers impressive state parks with natural

beauty and a wide array of activities.

These parks are located throughout the state

in some of the most breathtaking locales.

Here are a few of our favorites.

Bastrop State Park

3005 Hwy 21 East, Bastrop, 512-321-2101

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Bastrop State Park offers a wealth of activities.

Piney Hill and Deer Run offer camping with

full hook-ups and campgrounds. The group

barracks provide dining halls, restrooms, and

dormitories. The hiking trails allow for a brisk

and invigorating walk. A golf course and pro

shop are also located on-site.

Battleship Texas State

Historic Site

3523 Highway 134, LaPorte,

(281) 479-2431, Tpwd.state.tx.us

The Battleship Texas State Historic Site was established

in 1948. This historic site features the

battleship monument and museum. According

to history this was the first of the United

States battleships that was memorialized.

Tours are available of this historic site and its

fixtures.

Eisenhower State Park

Park Road 20, Denison


Eisenhower State Park spans over 460 acres

and was established in 1954. The park is, of

course, the namesake of former president

Dwight Eisenhower. President Eisenhower was

a native of this area. Throughout this park you

will discover areas once inhabited by the numerous

Native American Indian tribes. The

park is excellent for a walk or a picnic.

Fairfield Lake State Park

123 State Park Road 64, Fairfield


Fairfield Lake State Park spans over 1,460

acres and was established in 1976. Among

the activities available at this state park are

equestrian arts, camping, boating, hiking,

and backpacking. Fishing is allowed on the

property on the Fairfield Lake. It is also possible

for you and your guests to water ski and

swim at this state park.

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Texas Landmarks:

Texas has a wealth of landmarks that are guaranteed

to provide you with a day’s worth of adventure. Among

these landmarks are historical favorites and some of

the most impressive locales in the state. Here are a few

of our favorites..

Alamo

San Antonio

Within the history of the Alamo, it has become a popular

landmark which receives over two million visits each

year. Throughout this landmark is information pertaining

to the great battle at the Alamo. You have the option to

go it alone or take a guided tour. This landmark opens

at 9:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and closes at 5:30

p.m. Saturdays it is open from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

Apollo Mission Control Center

Houston

The Apollo Mission Control Center offers a walk through

one of the United States’ great space missions. It was

used in numerous flights to include the Apollo Soyuz.

Visitors are welcomed into this control center to

experience a small part of these space missions.

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and is fused with masonry. It was originally a part of

the irrigation system which offered supplies to five

local missions of its day. It features an early Spanish

architecture with beautiful greenery surrounding it.

John Nance Garner House

Uvalde

The John Nance Garner House was once the home of

former vice-president, John Nance Garner who served

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Health & Wellness:

SuperFoods

Health and wellness are profoundly impacted by the food we choose to eat. One of the most spectacular scientific advancements of modern medicine

has been the recognition that the majority of chronic diseases are directly linked to diet – both in terms of cause and prevention. Diet-related chronic

diseases include all forms of cardiovascular disease (heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol), metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes,

osteoporosis, obesity, many forms of cancer (1/3 of all cancers are directly relate to diet). This is a 2-pronged issue – meaning some foods promote

disease (trans fats, saturated fats, refined carbs, excess sugar, excess sodium, etc.), while some foods provide powerful disease protection (fruit, veggies,

whole grains, beans, nuts, olive oil, oily fish, etc.).

Health and wellness promoting diets should include the following superfoods:

Blueberries - Considered one of the healthiest

fruit you can eat. Believe it or not, the diminutive

blueberry is power packed full of life-preserving

agents. They contain more than a dozen

vitamins and minerals, but are most special

because of the spectacular array of diseasebusting

phytochemicals they provide. They are

the reigning world champion antioxidant food,

beating out 49 other fruits and vegetables and

have potent anti-inflammatory power too.

Servings – Strive for a serving of berries daily!

Frozen are just as nutritious as fresh. ½ cup is a

standard serving.

Wild Alaskan Salmon - This superstar protein

is one of the best dietary sources of omega

3 fats. This very special class of polyunsaturated

fat is an essential nutrient critical for maintaining

a healthy cardiovascular system, controlling excess

inflammation and having a healthy brain.

The lack of omega 3 fats in the standard American

diet is one of the most serious but unrecognized

nutritional problems this country faces.

Salmon is also loaded with vitamin D – the new

superstar vitamin that plays a key role in broad

spectrum disease protection. Unlike its farm

raised counterpart, wild Alaskan salmon is very

low in environmental contaminants.

Servings – Have 2-3 servings a week for best results.

Almonds - Almonds are a fantastic source

of a vegetable protein, fiber, and heart-healthy

fats. In addition, they contain a special form of

vitamin E, called gamma tocopherol, thought

to play an important role in preventing cancer

and heart disease. Compelling medical studies

have revealed that having an ounce (a small

handful) of nuts, 5 or more days a week can reduce

your cardiovascular risk by 30-50%!

Servings – A small handful of almonds (about 1

oz.) 5 or more days a week.

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Kale - This superstar dark leafy green is without

a doubt one of the healthiest foods you can

eat, providing more nutrition per unit calorie

than almost any other food. Kale tops the list

of the most potent antioxidant vegetables and

provides 17 essential nutrients including 100% of

the adult RDA for vitamin A and vitamin C in a

single serving. It is an especially rich source of

the phytochemicals lutein and zeaxanthin now

famous for promoting eye and vision health.

Servings – The more the better! Strive for a serving

of dark leafy greens daily. A serving is 1 cup

in the raw form.

Red Onions - Although they quite literally

bring us to tears, the organosulfur phytochemicals

unique to onions and the other members

of the allyl food group (garlic, leeks, chives, and

scallions) are truly medicinal in their power to

protect our health. These compounds provide

potent anticancer properties along with valuable

blood-thinning effects useful for maintaining

healthy heart and arteries. Red onions

also provide one of the richest food sources of

quercitin, with well know antioxidant and antiinflammatory

power. The health benefits of red

onions are optimized when eaten raw or lightly

steamed.

Servings – As regularly as possible – optimal to

include daily. There is plenty of goodness in a

couple of slices.

Green Tea - Considered the beverage of

choice in many cultures around the world, this

superstar provides one of the easiest and quickest

ways to infuse our bodies and brains with

antioxidants. Antioxidants are special chemicals

that protect our bodies from cancer, heart disease,

cataracts, arthritis, skin wrinkling, and even

the aging process itself. Brewed tea has more

antioxidant power than any other fruit or vegetable.

When I need a mental and physical lift, I

enjoy a cup of freshly brewed green tea.

Servings – 2-3 cups daily.

Oranges - This refreshing fruit is a great source

of vitamin C, folate, and fiber – a terrific trio for

heart health. In addition, this special food contains

every known class of natural anticancer

compounds making them nature’s perfect “anticancer

package”.

Servings – Consume a piece of citrus daily. Any

citrus will do, but oranges are the superstars.

Whole Oats - This whole grain is a rich source

of several important minerals, B vitamins, and

vitamin E. Oats are naturally low in calories, provide

healthy vegetable protein, and are one

of the best dietary sources of soluble fiber. The

special type of soluble fiber found in oats, called

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Broccoli - Like other non-starchy vegetables, broccoli

is filled with health promoting vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

It is naturally low in calories and contains over 150 health

promoting phytochemicals, including sulfurophane, now famous

for its potent cancer protective powers.

Servings – Consume at least 1 cruciferous veggie daily.

Broccoli is certainly one of the healthiest of the bunch. 1/2

cup is a serving.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil - This highly

flavored oil protects the heart and arteries

through four separate mechanisms.

It contains a potent class of

antioxidant phytochemicals called

polyphenols that can actually dilate

arteries. It is not surprising that cultures

that consume lots of olive oil have

lower rates of cancer, Alzheimer’s disease,

and heart disease.

Servings – Daily. This should be the oil of choice for all. For

optimal results, use in cold foods, room temperatyre foods or

low-heat dishes. 2-4 TBS daily.

Dark Chocolate - Exciting new

science reveals that this sweet indulgence

is loaded with potent

antioxidants called flavanols that

dramatically enhance blood flow.

The better your blood flow, the

healthier you’ll be.

Servings – ½ to 1 oz. daily. Best to be 60% or higher cocoa

content.

Beans - This economical superstar food comes in over 24

varieties. Beans are versatile, very satisfying, packed with

health promoting nutrients and have been shown to lower

your cholesterol, protect your heart, decrease your risk of

some cancers, stabilize your blood glucose and insulin levels

and aid in weight loss – and of course they are delicious too!

Servings – Strive for a serving daily. Fresh, frozen, or dried

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The Texas Pecan Tree

The Pecan Tree or Carya illinoinensis became

the state tree for the state of Texas in 1919

thanks in large part to the Texas State Legislature.

Texas is considered the largest producer

of pecan tree and they are in fact indigenous

to the state. The Governor of the state

of Texas, James Hogg had a great love and

admiration for these trees that he requested

in his will that a pecan tree be planted at his

gravesite.

The pecan tree grows in most cases will only

grow to reach a height of 100 feet in height.

However, a hybrid of this species grown in

both Texas and the state of Georgia will grow

as tall as one hundred fifty feet. The trunk of

these Texas Pecan Trees grows roughly up to

two meters in diameter. Its leaves grow fortyfive

centimeters in length. Their pinnate has

nine to seventeen leaflets with each leaflet

measuring up to twelve centimeters. Their

flowers are considered wind pollinated and

are monoecious with pistil late catkins all on

one tree.

The Texas Pecan Tree is a part of the Hickory

family and the pecans that form are actually

considered fruits and not nuts. These fruits are

produced with a husk from its exocarp tissue

of its flower when the fruit is developed. The

fruit is brown in color and oval shaped. They

measure roughly three centimeters broad.

These fruits are completely edible and have

a rich almost buttery texture. They are often

used in dessert dishes or eaten plain. It is this

fruit that is used in creating praline candies

and pies during the holiday seasons. The

wood from these pecan trees are used for

making wood floor covering and furniture.

Commercial growing of these pecan trees

and their fruit began in the 1880’s. The major

producers of pecans for commercial use

include: Texas, Georgia, New Mexico, and

Oklahoma. As a precious commodity these

Texas Pecan trees as well as those in other

areas of the United States are quite fruitful

and a worthy investment. Once planted and

cared for these pecan trees will bear fruit for

as many as three hundred years.

Austin and Northwest

Railroad

The blue bonnet became the state flower of

the As stated earlier, the Austin and Northwest

Railroad constructed in 1881 was the connection

between Lampass and Burnet, Texas

to the Texas state capitol building. Initial construction

started April 20, 1881 near the rail

line located in Austin, which is in the direction

of Llano. It was originally a narrow gauge line

that design plans indicated would connect

at the Texas and Pacific Railway located in

Abilene.

The aforementioned connection to Burnet

came along in 1882 and then extended

throughout Granite Mountain in 1885. Both

railway systems were utilized to haul the pink

granite indigenous to Granite Mountain, which

is located within Marble Falls, Texas. With these

connections the railway system could connect

in Marble Falls at the Granite Mountain

and Marble Falls City Railroad, which is also

a tourist town. As you may already know the

pink granite which makes up Granite Mountain

was used in the construction of the Texas

State Capitol building. With this connection

additional communities could be reached

via the Austin and Northwest Railroad. This influx

of connections increased the economy

of the state of Texas in that the exportation of

the granite would reach out to a wider spectrum

within its market.

Capital Metro, which is an Austin transit authority,

is the current owner of the Austin and

Northwest Railroad and it is now operated on

their behalf by the Austin Western Railroad.

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Texas Largemouth Bass

The largemouth bass is the most prominent

species of fish resident to the Highland Lakes of

Texas. These fish grow up to sixteen inches within

the first three years of their lives. This particular

species of fish has a life span of sixteen years.

The female of the species grow in length up to

29 inches in their lives and are often larger than

full grown males. The largest largemouth bass in

history weighed 25 pounds.

Spawning of these aquatic treasures starts in the

spring season in the state of Texas between the

end of February to May. It is the responsibility

of the male largemouth bass to provide nests.

The females lay up to 43,000 eggs each every

spring. The eggs hatch in as little as 5 days, while

guarded by the male largemouth bass.

The diet of the newborn of these freshwater fish

consists mostly of smaller fish such as shad and

in some cases small shrimp. The adults who

dwell in deeper waters consume larger fish

and amphibians such as frogs, crawfish, and

baby alligators in some areas. The prey of this

dominating fish species can be up to 35% of

its body mass. Of all species in these waters the

largemouth bass is considered to be the apex

predator.

The Micropterus salmoides and the Micropterus

salmoides flordaus are two species of large

mouth bass that are native to Texas. It is the

breed of fish that accounts for a large portion of

freshwater seafood in this area. Catfish is a close

second to this apex predator. Fishing for Texans

is not simply a sport but also a way to supply

food to their families in a poor economy.

With the popularity of bass fishing comes also

the occurrence of bass fishing tournaments.

These tournaments are conducted yearly in the

Texas Lake region. One such tournament is the

Bass Champs Tournament Trail held every May

on the Highland Lakes. A majority of participants

in these tournaments practice catch and release

in order to refrain from depleting the fish

population. These tournaments are required to

follow strict state regulations and guidelines.

The Blue Bonnet

The blue bonnet became the state flower of the

state of Texas in 1901. This was thanks to former

Vice President John Nance Garner, who was a

State Representative at this time. This accomplishment

was thanks also to the help of a special

group of Texan women. This special group of

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created by Miss Mode Walker. The painting was

presented to Governor Joseph D. Sayers and

other lawmakers backing up Mr. Garner’s state

flower suggestion. This painting captured the

rare beauty that is the Texas blue bonnet and

making a quite compelling argument all its own.

To commemorate the brilliant decision to

choose these blue bonnets as the state flower;

the state of Texas began the Blue Bonnet Festival

in June of 1997. Within this festival are hundreds

of arts and crafts booths amid the blue bonnets.

Live entertainment and children’s activities, as

well as, a food court are provided.

This event is sponsored by the Chappell Hill Historical

Society. This group of volunteers is dedicated

to preserving history of Texas and its historical

buildings.

The festival itself is held every April in the Chappell

Hill, Texas area. People of all ages are welcome.

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