The Wonderful Lone Star State

By Trey Azille

TEXAS THE WONDERFUL LONE

STAR STATE

Won independence from Mexico and become republic . In 1845 became the 28th state of the contiguous united states!

The Lone Star’s Flag!The flag today

Why it has one star.

The Texas flag has only one star because in colonial times this was described as a symbol of the territory but, before had the flag code came out Texas was considered a flagless state.

THE LONE STAR STATE

The state motto of Texas is simply "friendship." The word Texas is from a Caddo Indian word "teyshas" (meaning "friends" or "allies" - see name origin of Texas).

Texas Song, Texas Our Texas! 1st part

"Texas, Our Texas" Texas, Our Texas! all hail the mighty State!

Texas, Our Texas! so wonderful so great!Boldest and grandest, withstanding ev'ry testO Empire wide and glorious, you stand supremely blest.Texas, O Texas! your freeborn single star,Sends out its radiance to nations near and far,Emblem of Freedom! it set our hearts aglow,With thoughts of San Jacinto and glorious Alamo.

2nd Part Texas, dear Texas! from tyrant grip now

free,Shines forth in splendor, your star of destiny!Mother of heroes, we come your children true,Proclaiming our allegiance, our faith, our love for you.

3rd part final God bless you Texas! And keep you

brave and strong,That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long.God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long.

Land Marks and Attractions,

Another Attraction

And another attraction

Current License plate

Websites http://www.allacrosstexas.com/landmarks.htm http://www.google.com/search?q=texas+motto+and+nickname%

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http://www.google.com/imghp http://www.txdmv.gov/vehicles/license_plates/general.htm