In the book “Texas Tears and Texas Sunshine” the Author Jo Ella Powell Exley tries to educate the readers about all of the good times and bad times that the women and their families endured while settling in Texas. Jo Ella Powell Exley “Graduated cum laude from the University of Texas, with a bachelor’s degree in English and Spanish. She also “Received writing awards from the English speaking Union, Colonial Dames of America, Texas Historical commission, Sons of the Republic of Texas, and San Antonio Conservation society.” Another outstanding fact about her is that she “Graduated with a 4.0 GPA from the University of Houston, with a master’s degree in English”.…
3:39. I remember the time that her mother spoke the terrible words that still send chills down my back. “ Riley, Sheryce has passed away” I dropped to the ground. My lungs burning as I tried to gasp for air.…
David Hillis is an evolutionary biologist just outside of Austin Texas. From around 10 to 15 years ago, and up until now, Dr. Hillis began researching the evolutionary history of the Texas longhorn. The Texas longhorn is found all over Texas- becoming both a symbol of the state and a mascot. The cattle have evolved to grow horns that can pass 7 feet across. Dr. Hillis found that in addition to their massive horns, the Texas longhorns also have an unusual history.…
Many people have heard the terms “Hillbilly” and “Redneck” and had laughed at jokes and stories about them or have just thought the jokes were just mean and not funny at all. The problem with any jokes about a group of people is that they are stereotyping that group without knowing what that group of people really is. Many stereotypes are made to put a whole group of people down by overgeneralize each person in that group. The stereotype of the ‘Hillbilly” and “Redneck” are referring to the Appalachian people that live in the Appalachian region of the United States. The Appalachian people are marginalizing in the United States not because of race, but because of the regime, they come from.…
Texas had a long road to go before becoming a state but it started bb declaring its independence from Mexico in March of 1836. On April 21, 1836 Texas launched a surprise attack against the Mexican General, Santa Anna, forcing him to sign a treaty giving Texas its freedom. Texas remained independent from 1836 to 1845 when it decided to join the United States. On March 2, 1861 Texas succeeded from the union to join the confederacy in hopes of keeping their slaves.…
The legislature of Texas is the nation’s lawmaking frame. its primary feature is to enact laws to provide for the general well-being of its residents. it additionally establishes public coverage via the passage of bills and resolutions and proposes amendments to the country constitution. The Texas legislature is considered the most powerful branch of presidency because of its competitive use of the power of the purse to govern and direct the sports of nation government.…
Texas History Term Report- The lives of slaves did not change much since Texas obtained its Freedom form Mexican rule, the constitution that was written gave protection to the slave owners while stripping the enslaved people of more rights. “The Texas Legislature passed increasingly restrictive laws governing the lives of free blacks, including a law banishing all free black people from the Republic of Texas.” (Texas State History Museum)…
As a young armadillo growing up in Texas during the 1820s, my life was peaceful and happy. The Federalists who held power in Mexico left me, my fellow armadillos, and the Anglo Americans alone to enjoy and work the land. However, in 1829, the Centralists gained control of the Mexican government and the freedom we enjoyed gradually eroded. As the Mexican government imposed more regulations on the Anglo Americans, the tension which had existed between the two groups due to the Nacogdoches land grant, become even more palpable.…
The Age of Oil brought a new way of life to Texas, the United States, and the world. Among new technology and industry, oil brought social change. Social change comes in both good and bad. Most of the social changes that come from oil were good. Some of the if not the most impactful social changes to Texas occurred because of money, and there are three main changes I’d like to discuss.…
The title of the blog could not possibly explain how this adventures took place and turned out. I can recall how many times the name Devils bathtub came out of my mouth, which was not too often. After doing a little like research and when I say research I mean a quick google search for images of the place I was hook into seeing the place with my own eyes. Little did I know that this trail was 6 hours away from Richmond. Yes, this was basically like taking a trip to New York to see the city, but instead myself and a few friends went to go see this bathtub.…
The Texas state government may be criticized by some for not doing enough for the well-being of the people. Some people might consider well-being to mean benefit and this could be were the people who say the state government does nothing for them come from. To promote the well-being for someone means that they will be looked out for, kept safe, and kept in order with the laws. In this essay I will answer the questions of whether the government promotes the well-being of the people and if policies do enough for the well-being of the people.…
Hillbilly Grill offers breakfast and lunch. It features family-friendly menu options and daily plate specials. A popular breakfast item is the Hard Hat with country ham, biscuits topped with gravy and two eggs. The Philly steak and cheese omelette is another customer favorite. A dish that brings back childhood memories at at Hillbilly Grill is the S.O.S., which is chipped beef gravy over toast that comes with two eggs and a choice of homefries, hashbrowns or grits.…
Local Government of Texas The local government of Texas is similar to many other local and county governments throughout the United States. The local governments are used by the State government to allow citizens participation in different appointed and elected sizes through counties, cities, districts and a numerous commissions and boards. County governments are considered as the highest level of the local government of Texas. The county government appears to be limited to state authorities that ensure that the constitution of the United States is followed accordingly.…
Peering over the ridge at 7,192 feet, a violent gust of wind nearly knocked me off my feet. Four miles of hiking had all culminated in this view. From the top of North Franklin Mountain, the individual aspects of my home – El Paso - appeared small in comparison to the vast city below me. Even the border fence was rendered invisible from such a vantage point. This community, with its intersection of cultures and countries, showed me how to think, developed my open mind, and shaped my compassion.…
In The United States alone, there are 19,505 cities, towns, and villages. However, one out of this gargantuan amount of locations is the best. This city, with a population of around 83,000, has art all around the city. Almost everywhere you look, there is some form of art. Also, the nature here prospers and thrives.…