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Texas Population: Still Growing and Increasingly Diverse

The population of Texas has increased during every decade since Texas became a state, with recent population growth exceeding that of all other states in the nation.

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Willie Nelson and the Birth of the Austin Music Scene

The Armadillo World Headquarters was all about music, a shared tolerance for marijuana, psychedelic drugs, and cold beer.

A performance at the Anjali Performing Arts Center in Houston

Asian Indians in Texas

According to U.S. Census estimates, there were 385,000 Asian Indians living in Texas in 2017. The state's thriving job market, educational opportunity, and warm climate have made Texas the fourth-largest concentration of Asian Indians in the United States, behind California, New York, and New Jersey.

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Native Americans in Texas

Native American Indian groups have shaped Texas throughout its history. Before 1900, historians have estimated, more than 50 Native American nations lived and thrived across Texas.

Fairs, Festivals, & Special Events

Fairs, festivals, and other special events provide year-round recreation in Texas, but serve to support the economic growth and financial development of the state. Some of these celebrations are of national interest, while many attract visitors from across the state.

Birding in Texas

The Lone Star state is home to some of the most famous birding sites in the country. Several of the over 89 state parks in the state offer some of the best bird-watching experiences because of the thriving biodiversity of Texas, its climate, and geography, which has situated Texas as one of the richest terrestrial birding in the United States.

Mineral Water Spas of Texas

The popularity of “taking the waters” — visiting mineral-water spas — peaked in the 1890s.

A Look Back at the Southwest Conference

For much of its 82 years, the Southwest Conference was the most tightly knit league in major college sports. Its excitement and energy generated from deep in the heart of Texas.

Mineral Water Spas of Texas

The popularity of “taking the waters” — visiting mineral-water spas — peaked in the 1890s.

Fairs, Festivals, & Special Events

Fairs, festivals, and other special events provide year-round recreation in Texas, but serve to support the economic growth and financial development of the state. Some of these celebrations are of national interest, while many attract visitors from across the state.

A Look Back at the Southwest Conference

For much of its 82 years, the Southwest Conference was the most tightly knit league in major college sports. Its excitement and energy generated from deep in the heart of Texas.

High School Football

High school football champions and scores

Birding in Texas

The Lone Star state is home to some of the most famous birding sites in the country. Several of the over 89 state parks in the state offer some of the best bird-watching experiences because of the thriving biodiversity of Texas, its climate, and geography, which has situated Texas as one of the richest terrestrial birding in the United States.

Mineral Water Spas of Texas

The popularity of “taking the waters” — visiting mineral-water spas — peaked in the 1890s.
16 hours ago San Luis was adopted by Christopher Davis & Amy Davis To preserve the historical record of the city of San Luis, Texas and the remaining land mass in which it resided upon. 🌵
4 days ago North Waco was adopted by Walter Pophin In honor of my mother Grace Downer Pophin Karnes 🌵
4 days ago Moravia was adopted by Eric and Teri Blahuta 🌵
5 days ago Cain City was adopted by Katrina Cain Cain City, baby! 🌵
6 days ago McGirk was adopted by John and Terry McLaughlin We are blessed to be the new owners of the ranch that wraps around the McGirk cemetery. 🌵
6 days ago Macdona was adopted by Harding Macdona My relative from England 🌵
1 week ago Anneville was adopted by JOHN MISNER BEST TOWN ON WALNUT CREEK 🌵
1 week ago Ivy was adopted by Ivy Easterly My Other Little Texas Town 🌵
1 week ago Ivy was adopted by Ivy Easterly My Little Texas Town 🌵
3 weeks ago Kopperl was adopted by Shannon Watts Up the river is a girl and her dog… 🌵
3 weeks ago Fosterville was adopted by ALEXIS BARTLEET REVIVING THE PAST 🌵
3 weeks ago Mart was adopted by The Agape Home LLC Mart is a beautiful town with a beautiful community of Love beyond what the human eye can see !! 🌵
3 weeks ago Gilleland Creek was adopted by The fifth generation Texans and the oldest children Gary Gilleland In honor of all of the Gilleland ancestors who sacrificed to settle Texas wilderness for their descendants 🌵

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