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Where is Texas? The Texas motto is Friendship! Texas State Song
Texas, O Texas! Your freeborn single star, Sends out its radiance
to nations near and far, Emblem of Freedom! it set our hearts
aglow, With thoughts of San Jacinto and glorious Alamo. A Glance
Back in Time Between 1519 and 1865, Texas was claimed by six
countries including Spain, France, Mexico, the Confederate State of
America, the United States of America, and, itself.It was its own
country for a time, called the Republic of Texas. This history led
to the naming of the popular modern-day amusement park, Six Flags
Over Texas. The Six National Flags of Texas
Texas Under Mexico Texas Under Spain ; Texas Under France Texas in
the US ; 1865-Present Texas as a Republic Texas as a Republic Did
you know? When Texas was part of Mexico it was part of the state
Coahuila y Tejas. The flag of this state had two stars on it, so
when Texas gained it's independence in 1836 they retained the same
flag design, minus one star This represents Texas' split from
Mexico and it also gave Texas the nickname "The Lone Star
State."Texas got this nickname in April 21, Texas state was the
lone star republic when it was the Republic ofTexas and is now the
Lone Star State. "The Father of Texas" Stephen Fuller Austin came
to Texas to seek a life and fortune. Instead, he exhausted both in
the service of Texas. To him alone belongs the well deserved title,
"The Father of Texas." The Texas State Symbols
The Texas state flag The state seal of Texas Texas State Flower -
Bluebonnet Texas State Bird Mockingbird Texas State Small Mammal -
Nine-Banded Armadillo Texas State Large Mammal Longhorn Texas State
Insect - Monarch Butterfly Texas State Tree - Pecan Tree The
biggest cities in Texas
Texas t is home to some of the largest cities in the United States,
including Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio. However, believe it or
not, the majority of first-time visitorscoming to Texas head to the
major cities. Houston San Antonio Austin Dallas ForWorth
Interesting facts about Texas
The smallest skyscraper in the world is located in Wichita Falls,
Texas just up the highway 140 miles northwest from Dallas.
Officially listed as the world's smallest skyscraper for decades,
the structure is actually only 410 inches tall. According to legend
a scam artist drew up plans for the building to lure in investors,
not telling them that it was scaled in inches instead offeet.
Reunion Tower is a 561ft (171m) observation tower and one of the
most recognizable landmarks in Dallas. It is the 15th tallest
building in Dallas. At night, the globe at the top of the building
is illuminated with 259 custom LED fixtures and are controlled by
various computer-generated patterns and colors. The globe is also
used for special events, such as lit green for St. Patrick's Day or
blue for World Autism Day. The Riverwalk is one of the most visited
places in all of Texas and the greater San Antonio area has a world
of fun and exciting things to do and see. San Antonio and the
Riverwalk feature luxurious hotels, delicious dining and
restaurants, exciting theme parks, attractions, great nightclubs,
nightlife and entertainment.