1. Texas - InfoBarrel
There are loads of exhibits including new model cars, custom cars, antique cars and even a parade
of lights at sundown every night.
SXSW MultiMedia Conference
The Live Music Capital of the World hosts the annual SXSW MultiMedia Conference in the heart of
downtown Austin. There are lots of great family attractions at the fair including petting zoos and live
shows. Every year the annual State Fair Classic and Battle of the Bands showdowns occurs in the
Cotton Bowl as well as the Red River Shoot-Out. Census. The city of El Paso is what is known as a
border town. Einsenhower and Lyndon B. It is the fourth largest city in texas and the 14th largest
city in the U.S. The Texas State Fair is the biggest state fair in the United States. Texas is also home
to the nationally televised rodeo events, horse racing, auto racing, and golf tournaments.
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Dallas Mavericks
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Annual Events in Texas
The State Fair of Texas
Every September the State Fair of Texas rolls into Dallas, TX. Houston is the 4th most populous
state in the country with a population of about 2 milli
2. on people according to the 2010 U.S. The
multi-day event includes, parades, food, art and culture and lots of fun for families and for adults.
Attractions - Places to Go - Things to See
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. There are about 1.3 million people living in San Antonio according to the 2010 Census. PeopleÂ
from Houston are called Houstonians. Indie filmmakers get their time to shine and present their
films during exclusive screenings during the SXSW festivities.
Fiesta San Antonio
Fiesta San Antonio is annual celebration honoring the memory of the fallen souls lost during the
battle of San Jacinto at The Alamo. The Northern portion of El Paso borders the state of New
Mexico. The southern section of El Paso lies on the border of the Rio Grande in the United States
and the country of Mexico. The city is located in Bexar County and is home to the Alamo, the River
Walk, SeaWorld and Fiesta Texas.
Texas is one of the largest and most populous states in the United States.The terrain and climate of
3. the LoneStar state are as diverse as its
inhabitants. The home stadiums of both teams (Cowboys Stadium and the Rangers Ballpark in
Arlington) are located in Arlington and they are within walking distance of each other.Â
Austin - Austin, TX is the capital of the state of Texas. Houston, Texas is also home to many of the
nations top publically traded businesses.
San Antonio - San Antonio, Texas is the second largest city in Texas and the seventh-largest city in
the U.S. Arlington is also the home of two hugely popular, professional sports teams, The Dallas
Cowboys and The Texas Rangers. Dallas is a major economic center, with twenty-two Fortune 500
companies based in Dallas, TX including Dell and JcPenny. The un-official slogan of Austin is "Keep
Austin Weird," which is a reference to the eclectic culture of the city.
El Paso - El Paso is the 19th largest city in the United States and the 6th largest city in Texas.
Filmmakers are also a big part of the SXSW events. During the "old west" era Texas became a major
player in the cattle industry. There are fun things for adults to do at the fair. Dallas is part of the
DFW metroplex area which includes Fort Worth, Arlington and smaller surrounding cities.
Fort Worth - Fort Worth, TX is the fifth largest city in Texas and the sixteenth largest city in the U.S.
Austin is known as the Live Music Capitol of the World, not to be confused with Nashville, TN which
is the Country Music Capitol of the World. Johnson
Texas Maps
Below are three different maps of Texas that illustrate various facts about the state.
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5. Major Cities in Texas
Houston - Houston, Texas is the largest city in the State of Texas and the fourth largest city in the
United States. Because of the city's western heritage, Fort Worth is nicknamed the city, "Where the
West begins."
Arlington - Arlington, TX is the 50-th largest city in the United States and the 7th largest city in
Texas. San Antonio is a major tourist attraction.
Dallas - Dallas, Texas is the third largest city in Texas and the ninth largest city in the United States.
According to the 2010 census the populations is about is nearly 750,000. Johnson; and Kemah
Boardwalk the city's largest amusement/entertainment park. Houston is the home of many of Texas'
major attractions such as the Galleria, the largest shopping mall in Texas; Sam Houston Race Park, a
horse racing track located in northwest Houston; Johnson Space Center, named after Texas native
and former president Lyndon B. The city covers approximately 643 miles. There are over 1 million
people living in Dallas. Texas is also a major player in the oil industry and for the past several
decades Texas has played a major role in the tech industry earning the nickname, the "Silicone
Valley of the South." Many of the nations top companies were founded or are currently headquarter
in Texas city.
Quick Facts about Texas
The word Texas means "friend".
Texas is the 28th state admitted into the Union.
Texas became a state on December 29, 1845.
6. Texas is the second largest and second most populous state.
Texas is the birth state of former Presidents Dwight D. This conference isn't just for musicians. The
multiple weekend event features live music concerts from indie, up-and-coming and established
artists. El Paso is nicknamed "the Sun City."
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 Professional Sports Teams in Texas
Texas is home to a number of professional sports organizations including two NFL teams, three NBA
teams, one WNBA team, two MLB teams, one Ice Hockey team, and two MLS teams. Multiple venues
play host to the various artists that pass through Austin during this time. The event is more than one
venue can hold. Arlington has many family friendly entertainment destinations such as Six Flags
over Texas Amusement Park, hurricane Harbor Water Park