It’s been said Texas is a whole other state of mind

You see … I ‘spect there is a wee bit o Irish in a lot of us and a right smart in some. But there is not a doubt in my mind that there is a passel of folks that stand straight an’ tall when Texas comes to mind. After all, it has been said, “Texas is a whole ‘nother state of mind!”

Without fail, when folk think about the heroes of the “Alamo” and the “Rose of San Antone” or all of the many icons made famous from the Lone Star State, a Texans heart swells with pride. An’ their Heart gets as big as Texas when they hear Earnest Tubb sing “Waltzin’ Across Texas!”

The history of Texas becomes a story that spreads in every direction. A great story unfolds that includes pre-historic Texas and tales of a pristine wilderness that was transformed into a settled Republic that would claim a prominent position as a premier state in the greatest country in the world. During this period of development, the flags of Spain, France, Mexico, Texas, The Confederate States, and The United States ruled over Texas. Thus, the phrase, “Six Flags over Texas.”

One hundred eighty-four years ago on March 2, 1836, Texas declared its Independence from Mexico and created the Republic of Texas. Sam Houston celebrated his birthday by joining 58 other patriots as they signed the Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico which was later adopted by the 1836 Convention at Washington-onthe-Brazos. Then, nine years later in 1845, the Republic of Texas joined the United States to become the 28th state.

Today, Texas has the distinction of...

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