Austin is the state capital of Texas and home of the University of Texas campus.
It is also known for its eclectic live-music scene centered around country, blues and rock.
Texas’ total area is twice the size of Germany.
Texas has enough crude oil reserves to fill up almost 1459 Empire State Buildings.
Texas is the only state to enter the United States by treaty instead of territorial annexation.
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
San Antonio's most popular attraction! Walk, dine, and enjoy our world-famous urban waterway. The river has been a lifeline for many generations. San Antonio Riverwalk images.
A few images from La Villita!
Texas comes from the Hasinai Indian word tejas meaning friends or allies.The first word spoken from the moon on July 20, 1969 was Houston.