Texas Terquasquicentennial

That's 125 years of Texas Independence, in case you were wondering.

"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." Davy Crockett, Texas History Hero.

Texas is the best state. Yes, we are a proud *cough*cocky*cough* group. We know that. That doesn't change the fact that we are the best.  So, in honor of the fifty page notebook I made in fourth grade Texas history, here are some interesting facts about Texas.  Don't worry, I won't bore you by listing the state bird and tree.  (Even though any good Texan can tell you it's a mockingbird and a pecan tree).

• Texas is the only state to enter the United States by treaty instead of territorial annexation.
• The state was an independent nation from 1836 to 1845.
• The King Ranch itself near Corpus Christi is larger than the state of Rhode Island, and includes 50,000 head of cattle and more than 2,000 miles of fence.
• Texas is the only state to have the flags of 6 different nations fly over it. They are: Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, Confederate States, and the United States.
• When Texas was annexed in 1845 it retained the right to fly its flag at the same height as the national flag.
• Texas has the first domed stadium in the country. The structure was built in Houston and opened in April 1965.
• The first word spoken from the moon on July 20, 1969 was Houston.
• Texas possesses three of the top ten most populous cities in the United States. These towns are Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio.
• El Paso is closer to Needles, California than it is to Dallas.
• The world's first rodeo was held in Pecos on July 4, 1883.

Even Saints quarterback Drew Brees tweeted in honor of Texas Independence Day.

@drewbreesDrew Brees

Happy Texas Independence Day everyone. Yes, they teach us that in 5th grade state history class