Just one of the floats and entries planned for  March 21st, parade and events to celebrate Texas.  General Granbury’s birthday, Bulls on the Beach and a Selfie Scavenger Hunt for you and the kids to learn more about Texas History.  Springtime in Texas happens March 21-22!  Enjoy it; it’ll be summer by March 23.

On being inspired to make an attempt at poetry, Ch. 2 In the land of the stranger I rise or I fall. The corn that I planted, the fields that I cleared, The flocks that I raised, and the cabin I reared; The wife of my bosom — Farewell to ye all! In the land…

March 6–On this day in 1836, the Alamo fell to the Mexican Army. The dictator Santa Anna ordered all the Tajanos  and Texans killed. Houston’s men weren’t ready for the battle. They continued to train until April when the Texas army surrounded Santa Anna’s army at San Jacinto, crying, “Remember the Alamo.” Although he tried…

With all the new education standards, we must never forget our Texas History and Heritage.  Encourage the children of North Texas to enter the Texas Independence Day Student History Fair.  Entry Deadlines begin Feb 15-26 and the fair is Feb. 28-March 1. for more info see Student Competition Rules.