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Guerra Guerra, Texas is the smallest town in Texas today. It was founded in the late 1800's by A. Guerra. In 1914, Guerra’s population was 100 people there were 16 businesses in the town at this time. As time went on the population decreased, to fifteen people in 1990. The population is now six as of 2021. “Guerra, TX.” TSHA, www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/guerra-tx. … [Read more...] about Texas History

Strange Laws in Texas Did you know Texas still has some strange laws from the old days? In Texas, it is illegal to milk another person’s cow. The Texas Penal Code states that doing so results in a fine of no more than $10. In Galveston, you can be fined $500 for sitting on the sidewalk. It is still against the law to shoot a buffalo from the second floor of a hotel. It’s illegal in some cities in Texas to sell Limburger cheese on Sunday. Eating your neighbor’s garbage without permission can … [Read more...] about Texas History

Did you know the state insect of Texas is the monarch butterfly? … [Read more...] about Texas History

Did you know the state bird of Texas is the mockingbird? … [Read more...] about Texas History

Did you know the state flower of Texas is a bluebonnet? … [Read more...] about Texas History