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TEXAS & WES

Where was I born?

Paris, Texas

My Schools

Hidden Hollow Elementary

Kingwood Middle School

Kingwood High School

Hobbies

Playing the guitar

Travelling

Eating Italian Food with friends

Walking

Family

Mom- Kathy

Dog- Holly

Brother- Kyle

University of Texas

Major Facts

State Flower: BluebonnetState Tree: Pecan Tree

State Bird: Mockingbird State Gem: Texas Blue Topaz

Political Geography

• Capital: Austin• Largest city: Houston• Second-largest-state in

the United States• It shares a border with

New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana (where Marga is!).

Austin: Live-Music Capital

Attractions

“Six Flags over Texas”

Dallas, TX

“Six Flags Fiesta Texas”

San Antonio, TX

Water Parks

“Sea World” San Antonio, TX

“Kemah Boardwalk”Houston, TX

Texan Politicians

Governor Rick Perry George W. Bush (he used to be our president)

Climate: West Texas

Climate: North Texas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwxKFHZigRw

Climate: East Texas

Wildlife: Amphibians

Houston Toad San Marcos Salamander

Wildlife: Birds

Bluejay Bald Eagle

Mexican-Spotted Owl

Wildlife: Fish

Guadalupe BassFlathead Catfish

Rio Grande Cichlid

Wildlife: Arthropods

Blue Crab Spiny-backed Orb Weaver

Black Widow (male and female)

Wildlife: Reptiles

Red-eared turtle Concho Water Snake

Texas-Horned Lizard

Wildlife: Mammals

Coyote Mexican-Tailed Bat

Texas Kangaroo Rat Longhorn

Famous Buildings: The Capitol

• Here politicians create and pass new laws.

• The capitol is in Austin, Texas.

Famous Buildings: The Alamo• It was built in 1744 by

Spanish Franciscan friars. • It is made of the rock

limestone.• A famous battle occured

here in 1835. The Texan army fought for independence from Mexico.

• The Alamo is in San Antonio, Texas.

Texas Rangers

Texas had many criminals when it first became a state. Many thieve stole horses from cowboy ranchers.

In order to defend their land, companies of men formed to fight crime. They were called the TEXAS RANGERS.

Famous Ranger

William Anderson, “Big Foot”-1.9 meters tall!-He fought in the war for Texan

independence from Mexico. -He helped form Austin, TX.

Guns are legal in Texas!

• Walker Colt Revolver(used by Texan Rangers in

Mexican war)

• Hunting rifles(Texas has a lot of land with

game or animals. Many people own guns to hunt.)

Famous Texans

Matthew McConaughey Beyonce Knowles

Famous Texans

Selena Gomez

American Football!•Many people watch and play football in the United States.

•Here are some famous teams in Texas.

Football Terms

Touchdown!Quarterback Fumble

Tackle

Half-time• Like football, an American football game is divided into two

parts. The part in between is called “halftime.”

• Bands and drill teams perform. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGHe_5E6Esw

Football Stadiums

Reliant Stadium Houston, TX

Cowboys Stadium Dallas, TX

Barbecue Dishes

Ribs

Steak

Briscuit

Grill

Barbecue Side Dishes

Potato Salad Coleslaw

Corn-on-the-Cob French Fries

Delicious Deserts

Pecan Pie Banana Pudding

Peach Cobbler

THE END, Y’ALL!