While most people are familiar with the term "greenbacks," there was a time when the Republic of Texas printed "redbacks." Because of its heavy indebtedness, the Republic of Texas resorted to offering interest-bearing notes to raise funds to retire its indebtedness. In 1840, however, noninterest-bearing notes were issued. These were called redbacks. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know What “Redbacks” Were?
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Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Steve Jobs … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Texas History – What were the Four Major Cattle Trails in 1800s Texas?
In the 1800s, Texas ranchers used four major cattle trails to drive their cattle to railheads so they could be shipped to market. They were the Shawnee Trail, the Chisolm Trail, the Western Trail, and the Goodnight-Loving Trail. Hundreds of thousands of longhorn cattle were driven up these trails to be shipped to markets across the United States. Texans have been making moves and working hard for generations. This is true, whether driving cattle all across the lone star state or driving new … [Read more...] about Texas History – What were the Four Major Cattle Trails in 1800s Texas?
Texas History – What was Sam Houston’s Indian Name?
Sam Houston, Texas’ first president and the first governor, was given the name "the Raven" by the Cherokee Indians when he lived with them in Tennessee. The chief of the band selected the name because of the "powerful medicine" of the bird in Cherokee mythology. … [Read more...] about Texas History – What was Sam Houston’s Indian Name?
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The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. Chinese Proverb … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
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Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. Charles Swindoll … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Texas History – Do You Know Who the Poinsettia Plant is Named After?
One of our best-loved Christmas symbols is named for a transplanted Texan. The poinsettia is named for Dr. Joel Roberts Poinsett, an amateur botanist originally from South Carolina. It is said that while Poinsett served as the first U.S. minister (ambassador) to Mexico from 1825 to 1829, he took a liking to the showy flower while living in Texas. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know Who the Poinsettia Plant is Named After?
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We become what we think about. Earl Nightingale … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Texas History – Do You Know What Holiday is Known by the Nickname “Juneteenth”?
One of Texas’ most celebrated holidays is known by a nickname. June 19, 1865 is the date when Union General Granger announced, for the first time, the emancipation of Texas slaves. Texas blacks celebrate this day as "Juneteenth." … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know What Holiday is Known by the Nickname “Juneteenth”?
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