Today we are showing our pride for the Lone Star State, with this Texas A-Z list! It doesn’t matter if you are moving to Texas or you’ve lived here your entire life, the Lone Star State is fascinating. We all know Texas is too awesome to sum up in just 26 words, so we’ve created your Texas A-Z list. This list provides everything you need to know about Texas history from A to Z. Get ready — your state pride is about to get Texas-sized.

Armadillo

Flickr/chrisvandyck I’d like to think we have by far the cutest state animal.

Barbecue

Flickr/wallyg Barbecues are one of the best things about living in Texas. Where else do smokers this big exist?!

Country music

Flickr/caseygoodman An ice cold beer and some George Strait in our ears is all we really need to have a good time.

Dr Pepper

cyclonebill/Flickr We guzzle this stuff like water. (If you think we’re being grammatically incorrect when we spell it, you must not be from Texas.)

Enchanted Rock

Flickr/tjc One of the greatest natural wonders of our state, no doubt. The name originated from the Tonkawa Indians who believed they saw ghost fires and heard creaking sounds coming from the rock after a Spanish conquistador placed a spell on it. Enchanted Rock, Texas 78643, USA

Football

Flickr/jdtornow I don’t think this one needs any elaboration. Football should be on every Texas A-Z list.

Guadalupe Peak

faungg’s photos/Flickr Guadalupe Peak is the highest peak in Texas, and a total stunner! Guadalupe Peak

Hamilton Pool

Flickr/dawilson Speaking of stunning, we have a magical grotto in our state. We’re cooler than you. Hamilton Pool, Texas 78620, USA

Ice Cream

Flickr/kusine Specifically Blue Bell. Nothing else.

Janis Joplin

Tony Alter via Flickr She’ll always have a little piece of our hearts.

King Ranch

Flickr/jstephenconn It’s the largest ranch in the entire country and the birthplace of the Santa Gertrudis breed of cattle.

Lyndon B. Johnson

Flickr/manhhai One of the most influential presidents in history was born right here in Texas. He definitely deserves this spot on our Texas history A-Z list.

Muddin'.

Flickr/zachd1_618 You aren’t a true Texan until your tires have been covered in mud.

NASA

Flickr/dawilson “Houston, we have a problem!”

Oil

Flickr/michael_reed Oil is a big deal here — and our bank accounts are happy about that!

Palo Duro Canyon

Flickr/sarowen Being close to this natural wonder is one of our favorite parts about living in Texas. Palo Duro Canyon, Texas 79226, USA

Queso

Flickr/imelda Cheese is one of our main food groups.

Rodeo

Flickr/alanenglish It ain’t Texas without some annual calf ropin’ and horse ridin'.

Sweet tea

Flickr/ironypoisoning Your teeth may fall out, but it’s totally worth it!

Tubing!

Flickr/bynicholas Every Texan knows that summer means it’s time to head to the hill country and hop in a tube for a long float.

Universities

Nick Amoscato/Flickr We’re home to several major universities! The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA

Venison

Flickr/bensutherland We love us some deer sausage.

Whataburger

Flickr/qnr It’s the best fast food around. We don’t care if you think otherwise.

X Marks the Spot

Flickr/seamark We have a lot of buried treasure in Texas, surprisingly. One of the most notable is the Lost San Saba Silver Mine, which was last seen on maps in 1829.

Y’all

Gregory Morris via Flickr It’s a Texas thing and y’all wouldn’t understand.

ZZ Top

Flickr/felipeneves Yeah, we’re pretty proud that our state produced such a legend.

There ya have it, folks. Here is your Texas history A-Z list and everything you need to know about Texas.

Flickr/chrisvandyck

I’d like to think we have by far the cutest state animal.

Flickr/wallyg

Barbecues are one of the best things about living in Texas. Where else do smokers this big exist?!

Flickr/caseygoodman

An ice cold beer and some George Strait in our ears is all we really need to have a good time.

cyclonebill/Flickr

We guzzle this stuff like water. (If you think we’re being grammatically incorrect when we spell it, you must not be from Texas.)

Flickr/tjc

One of the greatest natural wonders of our state, no doubt. The name originated from the Tonkawa Indians who believed they saw ghost fires and heard creaking sounds coming from the rock after a Spanish conquistador placed a spell on it.

Enchanted Rock, Texas 78643, USA

Flickr/jdtornow

I don’t think this one needs any elaboration. Football should be on every Texas A-Z list.

faungg’s photos/Flickr

Guadalupe Peak is the highest peak in Texas, and a total stunner!

Guadalupe Peak

Flickr/dawilson

Speaking of stunning, we have a magical grotto in our state. We’re cooler than you.

Hamilton Pool, Texas 78620, USA

Flickr/kusine

Specifically Blue Bell. Nothing else.

Tony Alter via Flickr

She’ll always have a little piece of our hearts.

Flickr/jstephenconn

It’s the largest ranch in the entire country and the birthplace of the Santa Gertrudis breed of cattle.

Flickr/manhhai

One of the most influential presidents in history was born right here in Texas. He definitely deserves this spot on our Texas history A-Z list.

Flickr/zachd1_618

You aren’t a true Texan until your tires have been covered in mud.

“Houston, we have a problem!”

Flickr/michael_reed

Oil is a big deal here — and our bank accounts are happy about that!

Flickr/sarowen

Being close to this natural wonder is one of our favorite parts about living in Texas.

Palo Duro Canyon, Texas 79226, USA

Flickr/imelda

Cheese is one of our main food groups.

Flickr/alanenglish

It ain’t Texas without some annual calf ropin’ and horse ridin'.

Flickr/ironypoisoning

Your teeth may fall out, but it’s totally worth it!

Flickr/bynicholas

Every Texan knows that summer means it’s time to head to the hill country and hop in a tube for a long float.

Nick Amoscato/Flickr

We’re home to several major universities!

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA

Flickr/bensutherland

We love us some deer sausage.

Flickr/qnr

It’s the best fast food around. We don’t care if you think otherwise.

Flickr/seamark

We have a lot of buried treasure in Texas, surprisingly. One of the most notable is the Lost San Saba Silver Mine, which was last seen on maps in 1829.

Gregory Morris via Flickr

It’s a Texas thing and y’all wouldn’t understand.

Flickr/felipeneves

Yeah, we’re pretty proud that our state produced such a legend.

How do you feel about this list? Do you have any better suggestions for some of the letters? If so, please share your suggestions with us.

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Everything You Need To Know About Texas May 19, 2021 Courtnie Erickson Things to do while living in Texas Count yourself blessed if you live in Texas. The Lone Star State is the perfect place to live with incredible dining, gorgeous views, and a long list of exciting events. To help you enjoy living in Texas, get out and explore. Lake Whitney is the perfect place to get away from the bustle of city life. If you are feeling like an adventure, make sure you check out the 6.6-mile El Paso Tin Mines Trail in the Franklin Mountains State Park. This trail will lead you to a fascinating abandoned mine. For the perfect day trip, visit Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch. This awesome attraction features a 450-acre wildlife park with more than 500 animals that freely roam the grounds. After you spend time watching the animals, head to the on-site restaurant and enjoy a delicious meal. The best things about Texas There is a reason many individuals are drawn to the Lone Star State. The dining is incredible and Texas is home to some of the best restaurants around the country. There are many small towns that are charming and downright delightful. Plus, there are natural wonders around the state that will leave you speechless and grateful to be living in this beautiful country. Texas History A-Z Texas has a fascinating history. There are many buildings, cities, and natural wonders that tell a cool story. For example, did you know that the Atkinson Candy Company has been making one of America’s favorite candies in the little town of Lufkin, Texas, since the 1930s? For even more cool facts about Texas, check out our article filled with 12 things you didn’t know about the history of Texas.

The OIYS Visitor Center

Everything You Need To Know About Texas

May 19, 2021

Courtnie Erickson

Things to do while living in Texas Count yourself blessed if you live in Texas. The Lone Star State is the perfect place to live with incredible dining, gorgeous views, and a long list of exciting events. To help you enjoy living in Texas, get out and explore. Lake Whitney is the perfect place to get away from the bustle of city life. If you are feeling like an adventure, make sure you check out the 6.6-mile El Paso Tin Mines Trail in the Franklin Mountains State Park. This trail will lead you to a fascinating abandoned mine. For the perfect day trip, visit Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch. This awesome attraction features a 450-acre wildlife park with more than 500 animals that freely roam the grounds. After you spend time watching the animals, head to the on-site restaurant and enjoy a delicious meal. The best things about Texas There is a reason many individuals are drawn to the Lone Star State. The dining is incredible and Texas is home to some of the best restaurants around the country. There are many small towns that are charming and downright delightful. Plus, there are natural wonders around the state that will leave you speechless and grateful to be living in this beautiful country. Texas History A-Z Texas has a fascinating history. There are many buildings, cities, and natural wonders that tell a cool story. For example, did you know that the Atkinson Candy Company has been making one of America’s favorite candies in the little town of Lufkin, Texas, since the 1930s? For even more cool facts about Texas, check out our article filled with 12 things you didn’t know about the history of Texas.

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

Count yourself blessed if you live in Texas. The Lone Star State is the perfect place to live with incredible dining, gorgeous views, and a long list of exciting events. To help you enjoy living in Texas, get out and explore. Lake Whitney is the perfect place to get away from the bustle of city life. If you are feeling like an adventure, make sure you check out the 6.6-mile El Paso Tin Mines Trail in the Franklin Mountains State Park. This trail will lead you to a fascinating abandoned mine.

For the perfect day trip, visit Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch. This awesome attraction features a 450-acre wildlife park with more than 500 animals that freely roam the grounds. After you spend time watching the animals, head to the on-site restaurant and enjoy a delicious meal.

The best things about Texas

There is a reason many individuals are drawn to the Lone Star State. The dining is incredible and Texas is home to some of the best restaurants around the country. There are many small towns that are charming and downright delightful. Plus, there are natural wonders around the state that will leave you speechless and grateful to be living in this beautiful country.

Texas History A-Z

Texas has a fascinating history. There are many buildings, cities, and natural wonders that tell a cool story. For example, did you know that the Atkinson Candy Company has been making one of America’s favorite candies in the little town of Lufkin, Texas, since the 1930s? For even more cool facts about Texas, check out our article filled with 12 things you didn’t know about the history of Texas.