1. Everything is BIG in TEXAS Everything is BIG in TEXAS Highways Capital Cities Parks History

2. Capital: Austin, TX Fun Facts Capital: Austin, TX Fun Facts The Austin, Texas state capitol building is the largest state capitol building in the U.S. Home to North America's largest urban bat population! Home to one of the largest college universities in the nation! Austin, Texas is also home to the 7th largest non-racing stadium in the world. Hook'em Horns - A worldwide symbol of the cities pride and joy! This city is known as the live music capital of the world. The Colorado River runs through downtown. The current population, not including surrounding areas is 757,688. The average home price is $188,600. The highest point in Austin is Mount Bonnell at 785 feet. This beautiful city has an average of 300 days of sunshine a year! Rated the 14th safest city in America! The areas historical tornado activity is 99% greater than the overall U.S. average. The only city in the world known to still operate a system of Moonlight towers! Sandra Bullock is a well known face around town. The natives of Austin have a special name for themselves! Austin, Texas has about 19 million visitors each year. The Austin, Texas state capitol building is the largest state capitol building in the U.S. Home to North America's largest urban bat population! Home to one of the largest college universities in the nation! Austin, Texas is also home to the 7th largest non-racing stadium in the world. Hook'em Horns - A worldwide symbol of the cities pride and joy! This city is known as the live music capital of the world. The Colorado River runs through downtown. The current population, not including surrounding areas is 757,688. The average home price is $188,600. The highest point in Austin is Mount Bonnell at 785 feet. This beautiful city has an average of 300 days of sunshine a year! Rated the 14th safest city in America! The areas historical tornado activity is 99% greater than the overall U.S. average. The only city in the world known to still operate a system of Moonlight towers! Sandra Bullock is a well known face around town. The natives of Austin have a special name for themselves! Austin, Texas has about 19 million visitors each year. Return to Homepage

3. Cities The state of Texas is the second-largest in the United States in both population and area. After gaining independence from Mexico in 1836, Texas gained statehood in 1845. It is home to some of the largest cities in the United States, including Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio. 1.Houston is the largest city in Texas, and the fourth - largest in the United States, with an estimated population in the city itself of 2.1 million people. 2. Being the second-largest city in Texas, San Antonio has more than 1.35 million residents. 3. With an estimated population of over 1.2 million people, Dallas is Texas' third-largest city, and the eighth largest in the United States. 4. The capital of Texas, Austin was founded in the mid- 1800s. The city is the fourth largest city in Texas with more than 700,000 residents. The state of Texas is the second-largest in the United States in both population and area. After gaining independence from Mexico in 1836, Texas gained statehood in 1845. It is home to some of the largest cities in the United States, including Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio. 1.Houston is the largest city in Texas, and the fourth - largest in the United States, with an estimated population in the city itself of 2.1 million people. 2. Being the second-largest city in Texas, San Antonio has more than 1.35 million residents. 3. With an estimated population of over 1.2 million people, Dallas is Texas' third-largest city, and the eighth largest in the United States. 4. The capital of Texas, Austin was founded in the mid- 1800s. The city is the fourth largest city in Texas with more than 700,000 residents. Return to Homepage

4. Highways Major Texas Highways/Interstates Return to Homepage

5. Parks Top 10 Parks Top 10 1. Enchanted Rock State Park -Enchanted Rock is one of the largest natural rock formations in the United States, with a dome that rises 425 feet above the ground. 2. Lost Maples State Park- This park has the most vivid fall leaf coloration in the state. 3. Palo Duro Canyon State Park- Known as the 'Grand Canyon of Texas,' Palo Duro Canyon is 120 miles long, 20 miles wide and 800 feet deep. 4. Garner State Park- one of Texas' most popular summer getaways. 5. Mustang Island State Park- includes five miles of beachfront and offers visitors fishing, camping, beachcombing, swimming, surfing, birding, and other outdoor recreation options. 6. Longhorn Caverns State Park- have housed Comanche Indians, Confederate Soldiers and, perhaps, and outlaw or two. 7. Guadalupe River State Park -a nine-mile stretch of the Guadalupe River, offering park visitors plenty of swimming and tubing opportunities. 8. Hueco Tanks State Historic Site- This park has prehistoric pictographs that dot the cave walls there. 9. Devil's River State Natural Area- offers a variety of outdoor activities in a remote setting. 10. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site - the location where the Convention of 1836 signed Texas' Declaration of Independence from Mexico. 1. Enchanted Rock State Park -Enchanted Rock is one of the largest natural rock formations in the United States, with a dome that rises 425 feet above the ground. 2. Lost Maples State Park- This park has the most vivid fall leaf coloration in the state. 3. Palo Duro Canyon State Park- Known as the 'Grand Canyon of Texas,' Palo Duro Canyon is 120 miles long, 20 miles wide and 800 feet deep. 4. Garner State Park- one of Texas' most popular summer getaways. 5. Mustang Island State Park- includes five miles of beachfront and offers visitors fishing, camping, beachcombing, swimming, surfing, birding, and other outdoor recreation options. 6. Longhorn Caverns State Park- have housed Comanche Indians, Confederate Soldiers and, perhaps, and outlaw or two. 7. Guadalupe River State Park -a nine-mile stretch of the Guadalupe River, offering park visitors plenty of swimming and tubing opportunities. 8. Hueco Tanks State Historic Site- This park has prehistoric pictographs that dot the cave walls there. 9. Devil's River State Natural Area- offers a variety of outdoor activities in a remote setting. 10. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site - the location where the Convention of 1836 signed Texas' Declaration of Independence from Mexico. Return to Homepage

6. History 1519 - Alonso Alvarez de Pineda explores and maps the Texas coastline. 1756 - 1763 - The Seven Years War (French and Indian War) due to disputes over land is won by Great Britain. France gives England all French territory east of the Mississippi River, except New Orleans. The Spanish give up east and west Florida to the English in return for Cuba. 1775 - 1783 - The American Revolution creates the United States of America. The Revolution was due to the British burden of taxes and total power to legislate any laws governing the American colonies. July 4, 1776 - United States Declaration of Independence. 1836 - The Texas Declaration of Independence 1861 - 1865 The American Civil War. 1865 December 6 - The Abolishment of Slavery. 1898-1901 The Spanish American War. Origin of the name - Texas comes from the Caddo Indian word "teysha" meaning "hello friend" referring to the friendly tribes throughout the region 1519 - Alonso Alvarez de Pineda explores and maps the Texas coastline. 1756 - 1763 - The Seven Years War (French and Indian War) due to disputes over land is won by Great Britain. France gives England all French territory east of the Mississippi River, except New Orleans. The Spanish give up east and west Florida to the English in return for Cuba. 1775 - 1783 - The American Revolution creates the United States of America. The Revolution was due to the British burden of taxes and total power to legislate any laws governing the American colonies. July 4, 1776 - United States Declaration of Independence. 1836 - The Texas Declaration of Independence 1861 - 1865 The American Civil War. 1865 December 6 - The Abolishment of Slavery. 1898-1901 The Spanish American War. Origin of the name - Texas comes from the Caddo Indian word "teysha" meaning "hello friend" referring to the friendly tribes throughout the region Return to Homepage