I’m in Texas today for my cousin’s son’s wedding. So, I thought I’d tell you why it’s called the Lone Star State even though I bet you can guess.
Texas was once a republic. It was a country in and of itself. It was named from the Spanish word for friends or allies, Tejas. It was once owned by Mexico and that’s why the Spanish derivative name. Once they won their independence, their flag had one star and they stood alone. That star has survived to this day, thus the name The Lone Star State.
Have a great weekend.
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Have fun at the wedding!
By: danicaavet on August 3, 2012
at 10:01 am
Thanks Danica. I will. Already am.
By: Jillian Chantal on August 3, 2012
at 10:42 am
Interesting facts as always. Enjoy your time off.
By: Lavada Dee on August 3, 2012
at 3:19 pm
Thanks Lavada.
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By: Jillian Chantal on August 3, 2012
at 3:39 pm
Hey, you’re halfway here. Once you’re done partying at the wedding, come on up to our neighborhood. Hmmm. I might need to look at a map. Not quite sure Texas is a halfway point, but I’ll use any excuse I can. teeheehee
By: Laurie Ryan on August 3, 2012
at 10:43 pm
Hehehe. Not sure it’s halfway either but it’s sure closer than Florida. If I drive from my house to where I am, it’s about 10 hours. It’s 21 hours from my house to Denver, so I’m thinking maybe I’m a third of the way. Lol.
By: Jillian Chantal on August 4, 2012
at 7:54 am
Okay, so I might have exaggerated…just a bit…about the distance. lol
By: Laurie Ryan on August 5, 2012
at 8:41 am
Hehehe. Yeah. Just a smidge. Lol
By: Jillian Chantal on August 5, 2012
at 8:49 am