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"Circumstances are what deceive us - you must be discerning in them. We embrace evil before good. We desire the opposite of what we once desired. Our prayers are at war with our prayers, our plans with our plans." - Seneca, Moral Letters, 45.6 … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

The Yellow Rose of Texas “"The Yellow Rose of Texas" is arguably the most famous song about Texas, and it was inspired by a real person. Emily West was a free African-American servant that was allegedly kidnapped by Santa Ana's army on April 16, 1836, and forced to accompany the Mexican army to the Battle of San Jacinto. After the Mexicans defeat, stories began to circulate that Emily helped the Texan cause by distracting General Santa Anna while the Texans attacked.” “Texas Facts.” Texas … [Read more...] about Texas History

"Your mind will take the shape of what you frequently old in thought, for the human spirit is colored by such impressions." - Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 5.16 … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

Shopping Texas changed the way Americans shop. In 1931, the first shopping center in the United States was opened in Highland Park Village, in Texas. … [Read more...] about Texas History

"If you should ever turn your will to things outside your control in order to impress someone, be sure that you have wrecked your whole purpose in life. Be content, then, to be a philosopher in all that you do, and if you wish also to be seen as one, show yourself, first that you are and you will succeed." - Epictetus, Enchiridion 23 … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

Who were the four presidents of Texas? Do you know who the four presidents of the Republic of Texas were? First was David G. Burnet from March of 1836 to October 1836. Then, Sam Houston was in office from 1836 to 1838. After Sam Houston was Mirabeau B. Lamar from1838-1841. Then Sam Houston took office again from 1841 to 1844. The last president of the Republic of Texas was Anson Jones from 1844 to 1846. … [Read more...] about Texas History

"Diogenes of Sinope said we sell things of great value for things of very little, and vice versa." - Diogenes Laertius, Lives of the Eminent Philosophers, 6.2.35b … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

Buccee's Buccee’s gas station is a staple in Texas. They have every food you could imagine from fudge to brisket sandwiches and lots of merchandise from coolers to hats to swimsuits. Buccee’s was established in 1982 in Clute, Texas and has now expanded to a few other states. The biggest store is in New Braunfels, Texas. If you are taking a road trip down south, add Buccee’s to the route, the trip will be worth it! … [Read more...] about Texas History

"How does your ruling reason manage itself? For in that is the key to everything. Whatever else remains, be it in the power of your choice or not, is but a corpse and smoke." - Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 12.33 … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

Fair If you have never been to the Texas State Fair, you are missing out. The State Fair is held in Dallas annually. It was started in 1886 and has been held almost every year since. The fair is filled with live music, food, activities, museums, games, fair rides, car shows, and so much more. It has a huge attendance with about 2.5 million people attending each year. Next time you are in Texas and the State Fair is in town, plan a trip and say hello to Big Tex. … [Read more...] about Texas History