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Fifty Texas Facts

 The Lone Star State has plenty to offer. To help get you aquainted with us we thought we’d share 5o facts about Texas with you. Here goes:

  • Texas is popularly known as The Lone Star State.
  • The Alamo is located in San Antonio. It is where Texas defenders fell to Mexican General Santa Anna and the phrase Remember the Alamo originated. The Alamo is considered the cradle of Texas liberty and the state’s most popular historic site.
  • The lightning whelk is the official state shell.
  • Texas is the only state to have the flags of 6 different nations fly over it. They are: Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, Confederate States, and the United States.
  • Although six flags have flown over Texas, there have been eight changes of government: Spanish 1519-1685, French 1685-1690, Spanish 1690-1821, Mexican 1821-1836, Republic of Texas 1836-1845, United States 1845-1861, Confederate States 1861-1865, United States 1865-present
  • The King Ranch in Texas is bigger than the state of Rhode Island.
  • During the period of July 24-26, 1979, the Tropical Storm Claudette brought 45 inches of rain to an area near Alvin, Texas, contributing to more than $600 million in damages. Claudette produced the United States 24 hour rainfall record of 43 inches.
  • More wool comes from the state of Texas than any other state in the United States.
  • Edwards Plateau in west central Texas is the top sheep growing area in the country.
  • Texas is the only state to enter the United States by treaty instead of territorial annexation.
  • The state was an independent nation from 1836 to 1845.
  • Texas boasts the nation’s largest herd of whitetail deer.
  • A coastal live oak located near Fulton is the oldest tree in the state. The tree has an estimated age of more than 1,500 years.
  • Sam Houston, arguably the most famous Texan, was actually born in Virginia. Houston served as governor of Tennessee before coming to Texas.
  • Caddo Lake is the only natural lake in the state.
  • The first offensive action of the Texas Revolution occurred in Goliad on October 9, 1835 when local colonists captured the fort and town.
  • On December 20, 1835 the first Declaration of Texas Independence was signed in Goliad and the first flag of Texas Independence was hoisted.
  • The Hertzberg Circus Museum in San Antonio contains one of the largest assortments of circusana in the world.
  • The capital city of Austin is located on the Colorado River in south-central Texas. The capitol building is made from Texas pink granite. It served as the capital of the Republic of Texas in 1840-1842.
  • Austin is considered the live music capital of the world.
  • Texas is home to Dell and Compaq computers and central Texas is often referred to as the Silicon Valley of the south.
  • Professional sports teams include the Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Stars, Houston Astros, Houston Comets, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, and Texas Rangers.
  • Dr Pepper was invented in Waco in 1885. The Dublin Dr Pepper, 85 miles west of Waco, still uses pure imperial cane sugar in its product. There is no period after the Dr in Dr Pepper.
  • The first suspension bridge in the United States was the Waco Bridge. Built in 1870 and still in use today as a pedestrian crossing of the Brazos River.
  • In 1836 five sites served as temporary capitals of Texas: Washington-on-the-Brazos: Harrisburg: Galveston: Velasco: and Columbia. Sam Houston moved the capital to Houston in 1837. In 1839 the capital was moved to the new town of Austin.
  • The capitol in Austin opened May 16, 1888. The dome of the building stands seven feet higher than that of the nation’s Capitol in Washington, D.C.
  • Texas comes from the Hasinai Indian word tejas meaning friends or allies.
  • The armadillo is the official state mammal.
  • Texas has the first domed stadium in the country. The structure was built in Houston and opened in April 1965.
  • The Houston Comets are the only team in the country to win four back-to-back WNBA championships. 1997-2000 Cynthia Cooper remains the only player to win the WNBA Championship MVP.
  • The worst natural disaster in United States history was caused by a hurricane that hit Galveston in 1900. Over 8000 deaths were recorded.
  • The first word spoken from the moon on July 20, 1969 was Houston.
  • Texas’ largest county is Brewster with 6,208 square miles.
  • Texas possesses three of the top ten most populous cities in the United States. These towns are Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio.
  • El Paso is closer to Needles, California than it is to Dallas.
  • Texas includes 267,339 square miles, or 7.4% of the nation’s total area.
  • The state’s cattle population is estimated to be near 16 million.
  • More land is farmed in Texas than in any other state.
  • More species of bats live in Texas than in any other part of the United States.
  • Laredo is the world’s largest inland port.
  • Port Lavaca has the world’s longest fishing pier. Originally part of the causeway connecting the two sides of Lavaca Bay, the center span of was destroyed by Hurricane Carla in 1961.
  • The Tyler Municipal Rose Garden is the world’s largest rose garden. It contains 38,000 rose bushes representing 500 varieties of roses set in a 22-acre garden.
  • Amarillo has the world’s largest helium well.
  • The world’s first rodeo was held in Pecos on July 4, 1883.
  • The Flagship Hotel on Seawall Boulevard in Galveston is the only hotel in North America built entirely over the water.
  • The Heisman trophy is named for John William Heisman the first full-time coach and athletic director at Rice University in Houston.
  • Brazoria County has more species of birds than any other comparable area in North America.
  • The Aransas Wildlife Refuge is the winter home of North America’s only remaining flock of whooping cranes.
  • Jalapeno pepper jelly originated in Lake Jackson and was first marketed in 1978.
  • Texas has one of the healthiest economies in the United States and around the world.

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5402 Rambowllette Dr
San Antonio, TX
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$273,888
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511 FUTURE DR
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6902 Pail Place
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$333,049
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7211 Plow Run
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13910 Mulch Court
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4911 Hunters Cove
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$1,200,000
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13907 Jersey Cow
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$248,999
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7323 Donkey Valley
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7274 Plow Run
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7266 Plow Run
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$259,049
Lot Size
4,792 sqft

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7262 Plow Run
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$229,549
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7259 Plow Run
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$251,549
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7255 Plow Run
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$262,549
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7254 Plow Run
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$216,549
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2806 CORAL FIELD DR
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7242 Plow Run
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$227,549
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3 Beds

Baths
2 Baths

7239 Plow Run
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$253,049
Lot Size
4,792 sqft

Home Size
1,880 sqft

Beds
4 Beds

Baths
2 Baths

2521 Smokey Cove
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$315,000
Lot Size
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Beds
5 Beds

Baths
4 Baths

7234 Plow Run
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$252,549
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7223 Plow Run
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7278 Plow Run
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184 Hickory Hill Dr
La Vernia, TX
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$178,800
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1,352 sqft

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  • 5402 Rambowllette Dr
    San Antonio, TX
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    $273,888
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  • 6902 Pail Place
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    $333,049
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    Home Size
    1,910 sqft

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    4 Beds

    Baths
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  • 7211 Plow Run
    San Antonio, TX
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    $256,999
    Lot Size
    4,792 sqft

    Home Size
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    Beds
    3 Beds

    Baths
    2 Baths

  • 13910 Mulch Court
    San Antonio, TX
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    $273,999
    Lot Size
    4,792 sqft

    Home Size
    1,440 sqft

    Beds
    3 Beds

    Baths
    2 Baths

  • 4911 Hunters Cove
    St Hedwig, TX
    Photo of 4911 Hunters Cove, St Hedwig, TX 78152 (MLS # 1675705)
    $1,200,000
    Lot Size
    24,612 sqft

    Home Size
    4,607 sqft

    Beds
    5 Beds

    Baths
    4 Baths

  • 13907 Jersey Cow
    San Antonio, TX
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    $248,999
    Lot Size
    4,792 sqft

    Home Size
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    Beds
    3 Beds

    Baths
    2 Baths

  • 9352 FM 1303
    Floresville, TX
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    $895,000
    Lot Size
    39.64 ac

    Home Size
    2,343 sqft

    Beds
    3 Beds

    Baths
    2 Baths

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    San Antonio, TX
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    $240,049
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    4 Beds

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  • 7274 Plow Run
    San Antonio, TX
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    $252,549
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    Home Size
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    Beds
    3 Beds

    Baths
    2 Baths

  • 7266 Plow Run
    San Antonio, TX
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    $259,049
    Lot Size
    4,792 sqft

    Home Size
    1,880 sqft

    Beds
    4 Beds

    Baths
    2 Baths

  • 7262 Plow Run
    San Antonio, TX
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    $229,549
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    4,792 sqft

    Home Size
    1,450 sqft

    Beds
    3 Beds

    Baths
    2 Baths

  • 7259 Plow Run
    San Antonio, TX
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    $251,549
    Lot Size
    4,792 sqft

    Home Size
    1,230 sqft

    Beds
    3 Beds

    Baths
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  • 7255 Plow Run
    San Antonio, TX
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    $262,549
    Lot Size
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    Home Size
    1,450 sqft

    Beds
    3 Beds

    Baths
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  • 7254 Plow Run
    San Antonio, TX
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    $216,549
    Lot Size
    4,792 sqft

    Home Size
    1,230 sqft

    Beds
    3 Beds

    Baths
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  • 2806 CORAL FIELD DR
    San Antonio, TX
    Photo of 2806 CORAL FIELD DR, San Antonio, TX 78245 (MLS # 1675691)
    $215,000
    Lot Size
    5,184 sqft

    Home Size
    1,248 sqft

    Beds
    3 Beds

    Baths
    2 Baths

  • 7247 Plow Run
    San Antonio, TX
    Photo of 7247 Plow Run, San Antonio, TX 78252 (MLS # 1675689)
    $251,549
    Lot Size
    4,792 sqft

    Home Size
    1,230 sqft

    Beds
    3 Beds

    Baths
    2 Baths

  • 7242 Plow Run
    San Antonio, TX
    Photo of 7242 Plow Run, San Antonio, TX 78252 (MLS # 1675688)
    $227,549
    Lot Size
    4,792 sqft

    Home Size
    1,450 sqft

    Beds
    3 Beds

    Baths
    2 Baths

  • 7239 Plow Run
    San Antonio, TX
    Photo of 7239 Plow Run, San Antonio, TX 78252 (MLS # 1675685)
    $253,049
    Lot Size
    4,792 sqft

    Home Size
    1,880 sqft

    Beds
    4 Beds

    Baths
    2 Baths

  • 2521 Smokey Cove
    Seguin, TX
    Photo of 2521 Smokey Cove, Seguin, TX 78155 (MLS # 1675683)
    $315,000
    Lot Size
    6,534 sqft

    Home Size
    2,131 sqft

    Beds
    5 Beds

    Baths
    4 Baths

  • 7234 Plow Run
    San Antonio, TX
    Photo of 7234 Plow Run, San Antonio, TX 78252 (MLS # 1675680)
    $252,549
    Lot Size
    4,792 sqft

    Home Size
    1,230 sqft

    Beds
    3 Beds

    Baths
    2 Baths

  • 7223 Plow Run
    San Antonio, TX
    Photo of 7223 Plow Run, San Antonio, TX 78252 (MLS # 1675678)
    $241,549
    Lot Size
    4,792 sqft

    Home Size
    1,230 sqft

    Beds
    3 Beds

    Baths
    2 Baths

  • 7278 Plow Run
    San Antonio, TX
    Photo of 7278 Plow Run, San Antonio, TX 78252 (MLS # 1675674)
    $279,749
    Lot Size
    4,792 sqft

    Home Size
    1,300 sqft

    Beds
    3 Beds

    Baths
    2 Baths

  • 184 Hickory Hill Dr
    La Vernia, TX
    Photo of 184 Hickory Hill Dr, La Vernia, TX 78121 (MLS # 1675673)
    $178,800
    Lot Size
    3,337 sqft

    Home Size
    1,352 sqft

    Beds
    3 Beds

    Baths
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