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Friendship

Tristan Smith
It is said that state mottoes reflect the character and beliefs of the citizens of that state; or, at least it did when the motto was adopted. A state motto is typically a phrase or sentence that showcases a state’s ideals, its unifying beliefs, or its goals. All U.S. states have at least one motto,
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Lightning Whelk

Miranda Piedra
Texas' Official Seashell The Texas shoreline off the Gulf of Mexico is 624 miles long, but the plains of Texas — in the form of shallow water and bays with sandy or muddy bottoms and an abundance of clams and oysters — are still visible if you look in the right places. The lightning whelk,
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Sauroposeidon, the State Dinosaur of Texas

Tristan Smith
In a state where everything bigger is better, it comes as no surprise that Sauroposeidon, the state dinosaur (adopted June 19, 2009), is the tallest ever. While not the biggest overall, it gives the Argentinosaurus a run for its money in weight and length. The fossil record for this behemoth is relatively scant; however, you
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Sideoats grama: Official State Grass of Texas

Jill Campbell Jordan

Texas was among the earliest of the nineteen states that have designated an official state grass. Sideoats Grama, (Bouteloua curtipendula,) a native grass found on many…

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The History & Art of the Cowboy Bolo Tie

Douglas Harman

My father lived in Arizona for many years; when he died, he left me a classic Native American silver bolo tie with turquoise and coral…

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Official State Sea Turtle of Texas

Mike Carlisle

In 2013, science teacher Katie Blaser led the “Green Team” of fourth graders at Galveston’s Oppe Elementary School on a successful quest to have the…

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Square Dance Across Texas

Margaret Hoogstra

Think back to elementary school. The prospect of gym class may have had you thinking of dodgeball, basketball, or climbing that rope all the way…

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Bluebonnets

Wendy Little

Texans revere wildflowers with great devotion, but we hold in our hearts none as high as the Texas Bluebonnet. Who hasn’t been to a bluebonnet festival,…

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John Worth Cloud’s The Legend of Old Stone Ranch

Loretta Fulton

“. . . On a high hill overlookingOld Stone Ranch, a cemeteryWith a single grave stands vigil. . . ” And so begins part IX…

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Blue Lacy

Wendy Little

Quite a few Texas ranching families, like James and Tracy McBee of Meadow, still use the Blue Lacy Game Dog for what they were brought…

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Stories of the Sky

Brenda Kissko
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The Dutch Oven

Tammie Virden
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The Guitar

Cassandra Lance-Martinez
Independence Trail

The Elissa

Mike Carlisle
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The Mockingbird

Cassandra Lance-Martinez
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The National Game of Texas

Melissa Hagins
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Texas Sweet Onion

Jill Campbell Jordan
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Guadalupe Bass

Jill Campbell Jordan
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The Pecan Tree

Steven Lyons

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