Texas Independence Day

Earthquakes In North Texas Have Been Quiet Lately

... African-American women’s suffrage. “When women won the right to vote in 1918, prejudice in the form of poll taxes, white primary laws and the Ku Klux Klan still deprived black women of their right to vote.” Women fought the opposition for decades, edging their way into the political sphere, but it wasn’t until the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that black Texans gained full access. [KUT]. As of Wednesday, public parks in the City of Dallas system are smoke-free. A smoking ban was adopted by the Dallas City Council in November. Smoking will be permitted at the six city-owned golf courses, Elm Fork Shooting Sports facility and other city parks and facilities managed by private partners, including the Dallas Zoo, the Dallas Arboretum, Lee Park and Fair Park during the State Fair of Texas, according to a press release. To ...

Legislature Pushes For Convention Of The States During Independence Week

... a second option is two-thirds of the states, or 34, requesting a national convention to draft amendments. Any amendments would subsequently have to be ratified by at least 38 states. America hasn’t convened a constitutional convention since 1787 — one reason why, supporters say, every state except Vermont mandates a balanced budget but Congress doesn’t. “My party controls the Congress but the Congress does not have my trust,” said Republican Sen. Brian Birdwell of Granbury, who added that the effort shouldn’t be derailed just because Donald Trump won the last presidential election. “I believe, over the last several decades, that the federal government has treated the states as nothing more than a subcontractor to federal will.”. The package of bills will soon head to the Texas House. Last session, lawmakers there approved convening a constitutional convention, but the proposal died in the Senate. Opponents worry that such a gathering could see delegates ignore stated goals and impose wholesale constitutional rewrites. “I just think ...

What’s The Most Texas Dish To Celebrate Texas Independence Day

... sides. Line bottom of prepared baking dish with 6 tortillas, overlapping slightly, to cover bottom of dish. Top with half of chicken mixture and 1/3 of cheese. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining tortillas and cheese. Lightly coat a sheet of aluminum foil with cooking spray and cover baking dish. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned on top. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro. Serves 12. — From “ United Tastes of Texas: Authentic Recipes from All Corners of the Lone Star State ” by Jessica Dupuy (Oxmoor House, $24.95). Smoked Chicken. Piloncillo is a raw sugar made from reduced cane juice. It’s sold molded into cone shapes and is sometimes labeled panela. To measure, place the cone in a zip-top plastic freezer bag and pound it with a meat mallet to break it apart. — Jessica Dupuy. 3 to 4 oak, hickory or pecan wood chunks. 1 cup firmly packed piloncillo ...

The World’s Biggest Texas Flag

... events like Gone To Texas and the Texas Exes Ring Ceremony. Students in the national co-ed service group Alpha Phi Omega, or Texas APO , are responsible for the flag. Donning the Texas APO uniform of white, button-down shirts and blue jeans, these students bring the flag to every home football game, where they perform alongside the Longhorn Band. With complex and coordinated maneuvers, Texas APO incorporates different “tricks” with the flag into the performances, like the 360-degree rotation and the unfolding “ cyclone.”. Since the tradition began, Texas APO has used six different Texas flags at football games, with the current one being purchased in 2007 to commemorate the 45 th anniversary of the group’s first flag run. The first of UT Austin's giant Texas flag found its way to the Forty Acres after the 1961 Cotton Bowl. During halftime of the game, Ross Barnett, who was governor of Mississippi at the time, presented a Texas flag to then Texas Governor Price Daniel, who gave the flag to the Longhorn Band. Photo courtesy of Texas APO. Legendary Longhorn Band Director Vincent Di Nino recorded the first flag’s ...

Local Students Celebrate Texas Independence Day

... fourth-grade students at Ford Elementary in Georgetown. People celebrate the day to commemorate the date when Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836. "It's kind of like the Fourth of July, it's like it's like USA's independence except it's for Texas,” said fourth-grade student Zoe Kriskey. The students taught others about historic Texans by each dressing up as a historic figure, and creating a “wax museum” for fellow classmates, teachers and parents to learn. "Remember the Alamo,” cried fourth-grade student Ryan Paul as he was dressed in his Sam Houston costume. Paul, as Houston, said he’s been waiting for this day. "Texas Independence Day means that my homeland, where I was born, this is the day that it finally became a country,” said Paul. And as a fourth-grade student, he's enjoyed the project. "I’ve always thought that Texas history has been so fascinating,” said Paul. "This was so fun to work on this project during my favorite subject with the best ...

Where To Celebrate Texas Independence Day In Austin

... the Alamo will be read aloud on the south steps of the Capitol, followed by a musket volley in their honor. SAN ANTONIO, TX – MAY 18: A general view of atmosphere as HISTORY celebrates the epic new miniseries “Texas Rising” with “Texas Honors” event at the Alamo on May 18, 2015 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for HISTORY). Run a 5 K, then watch a parade. The run on Saturday will take place from the Congress Avenue Bridge through downtown and will be followed by a parade at the Congress Avenue Bridge. Eat Texas-inspired dishes at one of Austin’s newest restaurants, Eberly, as a tribute to the restaurant’s namesake. Specials will be available all weekend, and $1 from each special item purchased will be donated to the Austin History Center. Drink beer, take part in Texas trivia and take in some live music at the newly opened YETI Flagship. If you buy a YETI tumbler, they’ll fill it up for free. Learn more about Texas history through Living History Days at the Bob Bullock Museum. Hear what life ...

Navasota Celebrates Texas Independence Day With Music And Festivities

... News. Cliff and Kathy Spiegelman of College Station, Texas are pleased to announce the engagement …. Posted: February 26. Coy, God blessed me 20 years ago with you! I love you, Robin. Posted: February 26. Miss Alison Shaber Porter and Mr. Denver Reece Pradon were united in marriage on Saturday, J…. Posted: February 26. Barry and Sharee Wilkerson of College Station, TX and Bernie & Pam Liskey of Tulelake, C…. Posted: February 26. Dave Mc Dermand/The Eagle. Texas Flags Galore. The Texas flag serves as a backdrop in a mural on a building that's part of Blues Alley in Navasota, Texas. Dave Mc Dermand/The Eagle. Navasota celebrates Texas Independence Day with music and festivities By Jenny Twitchell __link__ The Eagle | 0 comments. The city of Navasota says 'Happy birthday, Texas' by throwing a free Texas-themed party for everyone with a chili cook-off, vendor show, kids activities, wild west shoot out and live music. "Our council wants to put on a concert like ...

Crash Course On Texas Independence Day

... 2017. For Texas history buffs, and most Texans, today is special. Senora Scott takes us back to the 1800 s for a brush up on our state’s road to freedom. If you're a Texan, chances are you know what march second is. It happened in 1836, but let's go back a bit. On February 23 rd, Santa Anna and his army of around 3 thousand troops attacked the Alamo. The battle lasted for days and on March 1 st the last Texan reinforcements from Gonzalez got through enemy lines to help the Texan troops in the Alamo. The total number of fighters at that time including those reinforcements 185. On March 2 nd, members of the revolutionary government of Texas formally declared Texas' independence from Mexico. Just a few days later on March 6 th, Santa Anna stormed the Alamo and defeated the Texans, leaving few survivors. But six weeks later, a large Texan army under the command of Sam Houston attacked Santa Anna’s army at San Jacinto. They shouted "Remember the Alamo" during the attack, a phrase that's still popular with Texans today. And speaking of the Alamo a new bill has been introduced that would officially make March 6 th, ...