The 15 things that make Texas famous are the Alamo, barbecue, soccer, crude oil, the Texas Longhorns, The Size, the assassination of JFK, Chile, country music, the Alamo martyrs, Dallas, Houston, NASA, oil companies, taco rivalries and Tex-Mex food. The Alamo is a former Spanish mission in San Antonio that was the site of a pivotal battle in the Texas Revolution. The phrase “Remember the Alamo” is a phrase that all Texans know. The San Jacinto Monument commemorates the battle and is located near Houston.
Barbecue is a beloved tradition in Texas. Every enthusiast has their own special blend of spices and will spend a lot of time discussing the nuances of creating the perfect barbecue meat. Whether it's brisket, ribs, chicken or sausage, nothing brings people together like a good barbecue. Country music is popular across the state.
The state is famous for traditional singers such as George Jones, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Barbara Mandrell, who were household names in the '50s, '60s and '70s, often referred to as classic country. George Strait, known as “King George”, has been the leading figure in Texas country music from the 80s to the 21st century. Modern female singers such as Miranda Lambert, Lee Ann Womack, Kacey Musgraves and the Dixie Chicks have made an impact on 21st century country music. Dallas is home to many international companies and is famous for the television show of the same name. Houston is home to several energy companies besides NASA.
If you've ever dreamed of becoming an astronaut, NASA is the perfect place to try. It's no accident that many of the big oil companies are headquartered in Texas. Since the beginning of the 20th century, when the Texas oil boom occurred, the state has been a center for oil manipulation. Texas' oil resources have made it a financial center for many international companies. No true Texas gathering is complete without barbecue. From brisket to shredded pork and sausage, no one knows how to make barbecues like Texans.
No matter what part of the state you are in, you'll find good meat. If you want a truly Texan dish, try a plate of fried chicken fillet dipped in sauce. It may not be barbecue in the right sense, but it's as good as a slice of brisket, if not better. Taco rivalries in Texas are as serious as rivalries at barbecues. Tex-Mex food is best described as a Texan-Mexican fusion.
In the 19th century, Czech immigrants settled all over the state and brought their prescriptions with them. The most traditional festivals include Fiesta in San Antonio, a festival with a history of more than 130 years in which local women decided to decorate their carriages with flowers and throw them at each other, leading to the name of the Battle of the Flowers. Houston is the most populous city in Texas and the fourth largest in the U. S. UU. Dallas—Fort Worth and the Houston metropolitan area are respectively fourth and fifth largest metropolitan statistical areas in the country.
Other major cities include Austin, second-most populous state capital in U. UU. Texas is nicknamed Lone Star State because of its former status as an independent republic and as a reminder of its struggle for independence from Mexico. The Lone Star can be found on both state flag of Texas and on seal of state of Texas. The origin of name Texas comes from word caddo táysha which means “friends”. Within four major professional leagues Texas has two NFL teams (Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans), two Major League Baseball teams (Houston Astros and Texas Rangers), three NBA teams (San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks) and one NHL team (Dallas Stars).Cowboys and cowgirls are easily recognisable by their distinctive hats and boots which many jeans will proudly wear wherever they go. For true Texas kolache try kolache filled with sausage and if it feels dangerous jalapeño.
The Czech Republic claims kolache as their own but Texans have perfected it. East Texans cook their barbecue until meat can come off bone and marinate it in sweet tomato-based sauce and cook it on walnut wood. Initially not all Texans were in favor of secession although many them would later support Southern cause. When driving through Houston it's impossible to miss oil refineries and skyscrapers some world's largest oil companies. After Texas Revolution Texans decided to make peace with their native peoples but they did not respect previous land claims or agreements.
