Texas sheet cake is a popular dessert in the American South, often made with a buttery yellow cake or dense chocolate cake and topped with various frostings. It is baked and served in the same pan, making it easy to transport and a hit at potlucks. Texas pie is a pie that may or may […]
In 2005, a rural North Texas town changed its name to Dish in exchange for free satellite TV service from Dish Network. The 10-year deal expired in 2015, and the mayor wants to extend it, but some city commissioners want to return to the original name, Clark. The town is one of many in Texas […]
“Texas, Our Texas” is the state song of Texas, written by William J. Marsh and Gladys Yoakum Wright. It won a statewide competition in the late 1920s and was officially adopted in 1929. The lyrics reflect Texas’ pride in its independence, loyalty, purity, and courage. The Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto are referenced […]
The Texas Rangers, founded in 1823 by Stephen F. Austin to protect colonizers, are the oldest law enforcement group in North America with statewide jurisdiction. They have been involved in many battles and have undergone various regiments, but were reinstated in 1901 with the same privileges as other peace officers. Today, they are organized into […]
In the 1990s, Texas ranchers invested in emus as a potential replacement for beef, but the market collapsed and many emus were released into the wild. The large birds became a nuisance, with reports of them causing car accidents and scaring farm animals. Emus are the second largest bird and have unique muscles in their […]
Texas toast is a thicker, pre-cut bread commonly used for dishes like French toast and fondue. It originated in 1941 in Texas and is sold by bread companies like Wonder and Safeway/Lucerne. It’s often served toasted as a side dish and is also used for sandwiches and garlic bread. A common variation on the standard […]
Petrified palmwood and blue topaz are the state rock and gemstone of Texas, respectively, despite not being found throughout the state. Petrified palmwood is formed from mineralized palm trees that lived in a swampy area during the Cretaceous period. Texas blue topaz is found in the center of the state and is made up of […]
El Paso, Texas is a bustling city with many attractions, including Thunderbird Mountain, the Rio Grande, Fort Bliss, and the National Border Patrol Museum. Visitors can also explore nearby outdoor attractions like the Franklin Mountains and Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The Magoffin Homestead is a historic mansion worth visiting. If you are visiting El Paso, […]
To become a Texas Ranger, applicants must have at least 8 years of law enforcement experience, pass an entrance exam and background check, and complete additional training. The Texas Rangers investigate serious crimes and were formed in 1823 to guard the Texas territory. The Texas Rangers is America’s oldest law enforcement agency. As part of […]
Norwegians have used “Texas” as slang for “wild” or “crazy” for decades, possibly due to the Wild West stereotype. The phrase is common in Norway, but may not be politically correct in Texas. Although it has only come to American media attention in recent years, Norwegians have used the word “Texas” as a slang meaning […]
