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A      is for the  Alamo

*The 

Alamo is 

where 

Texas 

fought and 

lost a 

battle with 

Mexico.

*It is located in 

San Antonio. 

It is 4.2 acres 

and has some 

of the original 

structures.

Today more 

than 2.5 

million people 

visit the 

Alamo each 

year.

B is for 

Bluebonnet

Bluebonnets became the State 

Flower of Texas on March 7, 1901.

As the bluebonnet flower ages, one 

of the top petals turns purple-red.

Mrs. Ladybird Johnson played a 

large part in getting bluebonnets 

and other wildflowers planted along 

Texas highways for everyone to 

enjoy year after year.

Chili is known recognized as the state dish of Texas 

in 1977.

August 17, 1786- March 6, 1836

*Davy Crockett was a politician   

from Tennessee who came to 

Texas to fight against Mexico. 

*He was famous for wearing a 

raccoon-skin hat.

*He carried a rifle that he called 

Betsy.

*Davy Crockett fought and died 

for Texas at the Battle of the 

Alamo.

E is for Excellent Athletes

F is for                Friendship

~The state motto of Texas is "Friendship."

~~The word Texas is from a Caddo Indian word "teyshas," meaning "friends" or "allies."

~~~Texans are known for being friendly!

G is for 

    George Strait

~George Strait was born May 18, 1952, in 

Poteet, TX. He was raised in Pearsal. 

~He has sold more than 68.5 million albums 

in the U.S.

~Country music and musical instruments 

have always been an important part of Texas 

culture. 

~Davy Crockett even played his fiddle during 

the seige at the Alamo to raise the spirits of 

those fighting. 

George 

Strait is 

known as 

the 

"King of 

Country 

Music."

"I want to reach the point where people hear my name and immediately think of real country music. "-George Strait

H is for Horned Toad

I is for Interesting 

Creatures

J is for 

Jackrabbit

-Jackrabbits are actually 

hares

-Black-tailed jackrabbits are 

the only kind of jackrabbit 

found in Texas

-They can be found on 

brushlands, prairies, and in 

meadows.

K is for Knife

THE BOWIE KNIFE

~The Bowie Knife was designed 

by Jim Bowie in 1830.

~The blade type is a clip-point.

~People still make a version 

the Bowie knife today.

~The length of the Bowie Knife 

is 12-30" and the blade length 

is 5-24."

The Bowie Knife achieved fame in the sandbar duel in 1827 when Jim Bowie killed 

a man.

L is for Lone Star State

*The Texas state flag was 

recognized in 1839 as the National 

flag of the Republic of Texas. 

*It features the famous Lone Star 

* The red, white, and blue of the 

Texas state flag represent bravery, 

purity and loyalty.

M is for Mockingbird

~The Mockingbird became the official State Bird of Texas on January 

31,1927.

~It has long tail feathers.

~It copies sounds and noises.

~It fights to protect his home.

~It is found in all parts of the state.

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