The Texas Historical Commission took over the site two years ago, so even if you’ve been to the house before they invite you ...

PHOTOS: Texas history facts The famous flag from that Gonzales clash has become a hallmark of Texas pride, with its "Come And Take It" message one of Texas' most-defining.

History: President Mirabeau B. Lamar approved the adoption by Congress of a new flag for the Republic of Texas on Jan. 25, 1839. Legislative description: "A blue perpendicular strip of the width ...

Texas’ first flag is known as “The Burnet Flag,” and consisted of a dark blue background with a single yellow star in the center.In 1839, the familiar red, white and blue Texas flag was adopted.

And Texas Flags, authored by Fort Worth historian Robert Maberry, Jr., is not just a history of Texas flags but a history of Texas through its flags, complete with bullet holes and blood—and ...

Is Texas the only state flag allowed to fly at the same height as the US flag? No. This is an urban legend. All state flags may fly at the same height as the U.S. flag.

Texas Rangers fans leave early from Globe Life Park in Arlington, Thursday, March 28, 2019. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News) It’s easy to see why the Texas and Chilean flags are often confused ...

TYLER, TX (KLTV) - It is a bit of Texas history gossip that has been passed down since Texas joined the Union: that the Texas flag is the only state flag that can fly at the same height as the United ...

In addition to serving as Austin’s mayor from 1977 to 1983, and then Railroad Commissioner from 1994 to 1999, she held office as Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts from 1999 to 2007.