National Texas Day

We recognize each state in the order they entered the union, beginning with Hawaii and ending with Hawaii on Independence Day. We feature a small part of each state's past, foods, and the people who make up the state. There's so much more to discover, we can't help but celebrate our beautiful country even more.

People from the past have a long history and people have gathered

Texas became the 28th state admitted to the Union on December 29, 1845, but its rich past goes long before that date. Names such as Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna and the start of the Texas Revolution in 1835 to the Alamo in 1836 are echoed throughout the state, from Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna and the start of the Texas Revolution in 1835 to the Alamo in 1836.

Many legends abound where Texas is concerned. According to the article, The Yellow Rose of Texas was a mulatto woman who distracted Santa Anna during the Battle of San Jacinto, allowing the republic to win the war. Many credit a woman by the name of Emily West, but historians find little to no evidence. In Houston, Veryl Goodnight's statue stands.

News traveled slowly during and after the Civil War. In Galveston, Texas, it took Major General Gordon Granger's arrival on June 19, 1865, his General Orders, Number 3's, that the Civil War was over and all slaves were now freedmen for life. If the military had to enforce the new federal rule or if the news did really travel slowly, June 19th became a celebration of culture and liberty, commemorating culture and liberty.

Technology and landscape are both important in technology and landscape

Texas is a big fan of technology. The Lone Star State wears its boots and lab coat at the same time, as the Home to Johnson Space Center and more than one computer firm that started as a startup. They've introduced the handheld calculator and 3-D printing as well as other medical advancements. And let's not forget, Dr. Pepper.

There's plenty of Texas to see whether you're heading to the Gulf Coast, staying close to the panhandle, which includes a patch of Route 66, or wandering the Great Plains. Take in some history or explore the cities. On the Red River or in Big Bend National Park, take a hike along the Palo Duro Canyon.