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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!