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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.

Culture and the Arts

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

Culture and the Arts

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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Sporting Licenses and Game Harvests

Texas sells a variety of hunting and fishing licenses through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TWPD).

Culture and the Arts

Texas Wine Country: The Long and Winding Trail from Grape to Wine

Willie Nelson and the Birth of the Austin Music Scene

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Texas Population: Still Growing and Increasingly Diverse

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Texas Plant Life

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Asian Indians in Texas

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Mexican Texans

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Sporting Licenses and Game Harvests

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Texas Wine Country: The Long and Winding Trail from Grape to Wine

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Physical Regions

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Geology of Texas

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Soils of Texas

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Aquifers of Texas

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Major Rivers

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Lakes and Reservoirs

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Natural Lakes

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Secondary Streams of Texas

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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.

Culture and the Arts

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.

Environment

Major Rivers

There are 11,247 named Texas streams identified in the U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System. Their combined length is about 80,000 miles, and they drain 263,513 square miles within Texas.

Environment

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.

Environment

Mineral Water Spas of Texas

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

Environment

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History

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.

History

Mineral Water Spas of Texas

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

Industry

Fairs, Festivals, & Special Events

Sports

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.

Recreation

Birding in Texas

Recreation

Mineral Water Spas of Texas

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

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2 days ago Falfurrias was adopted by Cecilia Hager In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Cage Ranch 🌵

4 days ago D'Hanis was adopted by Kevin and Virginia Gilhooly For The Kids' Table 🌵

2 weeks ago Taylor was adopted by Lone Star Back Roads LLC In memory of Mr. Robert Taylor 🌵

3 weeks ago Beeville was adopted by Jonathan Delgado In Honor of Bobby, my furry son, best buddy and fierce Bee Hunter 🌵

3 weeks ago Mesa was adopted by Thomas Bennett In honor of my grandfather, Thomas Henry Bennett 🌵

1 month ago West Columbia was adopted by Chris Gilbert 🌵

1 month ago Flaccus was adopted by Derrian Tolden and The Smith Family In Honor of the Free Men and Women of Flaccus, the first Black Colony of the Great State of Texas! 🌵

1 month ago Marak was adopted by Maria Jochec This community is named after my great, great, great grandparents who were the first to settle here. 🌵

1 month ago Frenstat was adopted by Maria Jochec My mom's side of the family settled here many generations ago. 🌵

1 month ago South Padre Island was adopted by Monica L Rollins In honor of the beauty of Texas 🌵

1 month ago Abram was adopted by Virginia Cantu In honor of my Grandfather Albino Cantu Jr. And my mother San Juanita to my aunt's and uncles who grew up there as well as myself and my children, my sister Oralia. No matter where life takes us Abram will always be HOME 🌵

1 month ago Douglassville was adopted by Brandy Luckey-Marshall In Memory of James Earl Luckey 🌵

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