Culture
Sam Houston’s Legacy and the Modern Call for TEXIT
Today marks the anniversary of Sam Houston being sworn in as the first President of the Republic of Texas.
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- Commentary
Independence Day: A Call to Action for Texans
As we approach another July 4th, I find myself reflecting on the true meaning of this day. Independence Day is not just a time for barbecues and fireworks.
- Culture
Moses Rose’s Hideout vs. the City of San Antonio
In a modern day south Texas showdown, Moses Rose’s Hideout, a San Antonio bar named for the supposed “coward of the Alamo,” is in a battle for its existence.
- Culture
Poll: More gun restrictions, but no trust in government to do them right
A new poll shows that many favor increased gun restrictions, but they also don’t trust the government.
- Culture
Texas Department of Agriculture outlines challenges for the future
Texas is known for its energy economy, but what about its agriculture? What issues would an independent Texas face when it comes to farming, ranching, and basic food availability?
- Culture
The Goliad Declaration of Independence and the “Bloody Arm Flag”
Texans mark March 2, 1836, as the day Texas declared its independence. Seventy-three days earlier, the garrison and citizens at Goliad had already done it.
- Culture
Enjoy Texas history holiday events around the state
With the arrival of December comes an excitement and eagerness to celebrate the holiday season! Over the next several weeks several historic sites across the state are offering festive, family-friendly events!
- Culture
Deer Hunting: A Texas Thanksgiving Tradition
Whitetail deer hunting may not seem like much to a hipster Austin highrise dweller, but to many Texans it’s a longstanding tradition.
- Culture
Texas Speak: Line in the Sand
Many Texans remember the Alamo, where Texian defenders gave their lives for Texas liberty. Before the final battle came a decision point: will you step across the line in the sand?
- Culture
Texas Speak: The chicken or the egg?
Texans love our folksy metaphors. Texas Speak breaks down a common metaphor with relation to Texit: Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
- Opinion and Editorial
Texas Speak: The distinctiveness of “Texas nationalism”
The media and the left in particular talk about “nationalism” with contempt, as if it were some kind of subset of “racism” or “facism.”
