Coming to San Antonio for Fiesta? Don’t freak out if someone smashes an egg over your head. There’s a good chance it will happen. Cascarones are a Fiesta tradition, ubiquitous throughout the 10-day party. Their confetti aftermath is visible inside every place of business and blowing down every street. History It is said that … Read more
Yes, it’s true: Texas is a big state. And depending on where you want to go, a drive across the state can be a real haul. For example, getting from the southern end of the state to the northern end – from the Rio Grande Valley to the top of the Panhandle – will … Read more
The Dallas Mavericks, or simply known as the Mavs, is a professional basketball team is based in Dallas, Texas. This basketball team competes as a member of the Western Conference Southwest Division National Basketball Association or NBA. The Dallas Maverick plays their home game at the American Airlines Center. All throughout the … Read more
Texas is a constituent state of the United States that became the 28th state of the union in 1845. From the Spanish Texas of the early 16th century to the modern 21st century Texas, a lot has changed. The state occupies the south-central segment of the country and is considered the largest … Read more
Corpus Christi, which means “body of Christ” in Latin, is a city in southern Texas. It is the county seat and the largest city of Nueces Country. Corpus Christi is also the name of its port on Corpus Christi Bay at the mouth of the Nueces River, 145 miles (233 kilometers) east … Read more
Dallas, Texas, like many big cities, is surrounded by suburban cities and towns. One of them is Mesquite. Mesquite is a suburban city that lies in the eastern part of Dallas. While most of Mesquite belongs to Dallas County, a small but significant portion of it extends into Kaufman County. As of … Read more
The Lone Star State has more than a fair share of celebrities. Do your favorite famous Texans make it to the list? Find it out here: Selena Gomez Selena Gomez is a famous actress, singer, and producer. She was born in Grand Prairie, Texas, on July 22, 1992. Gomez is a former … Read more
Texas is a vast state so you’ll never run out of places and things to see and do, whether you’re a lone tourist or traveling as a couple or with the family. And speaking of traveling with the family, zoos are some of the ideal places for a family day-out. If you’re … Read more
Religion in Texas has an interesting background. Since it was first established as a Spanish colony many centuries ago, Roman Catholicism has been the state’s leading religion. Texas is also part of the “Bible Belt,” a region in the Southern US whose inhabitants – mostly conservative Protestants – hold absolute and unwavering … Read more
You would undoubtedly miss half of your life if you ever visit Texas without trying at least one of the Lone Star State’s signature foods. Texas is not only known for its live music, overflowing drinks, and steaming temperatures. Food is also one of the most sacred things Texans celebrate with pride. … Read more
For a place dubbed as The Lone Star State, Texas has introduced quite a number of stars to the world over the past several decades. Famous for its hot weather, ranches, cattle, cowboys, and Texas BBQ, the state definitely has a lot more to offer that will make you scream “Yeehaw!” With … Read more
The Lone Star state has around 350 plus miles of coastline. It is known for practicing the camping culture, but not many people are aware of the option of camping on a beach. Few Texas beaches are worthy of camping as not all provide primitive sites or amenities. So before heading out, … Read more
Texas, also known as The Lone Star State, is the second largest state in the south-central region of the US. It contains 254 counties that range in population from one hundred to more than 4 million people. Five major counties with huge populations are Harris, Dallas, Tarrant, Bexar, and Travis. But if … Read more
Texas is the second-largest state in terms of land and population of the United States of America. The Lone Star State has a unique culture, traditions and is famous for its barbeque, live music and incredible history. Texas is home to many tourist destinations that can be seen in monuments or castles … Read more