According to Texas State History Museum Foundation Trustee Louise Griffeth, “My goal for the new year is to increase awareness and support of the Texas Independence Day Dinner that will honor three Dallas residents-philanthropist Nancy Ann Hunt, her husband, business icon Ray Hunt and legendary golfer Lee Trevino at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin on … [Read more...] about MySweet2018Goals: Louise Griffeth
Texas Independence Day
Happy Birthday, Texas!
Today is Texas Independence Day. It is on this day in 1836 that 59 representatives gathered in the Town of Washington (aka Washington On The Brazos) and “Voted into existence a sovereign nation: the Republic of Texas.” This declaration would be followed in the days to come with the loss of the Alamo on March 6 and the defeat of General Santa Anna at San Jacinto on April … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Texas!
Altrusa Club Of Dallas Foundation Celebrates Texas Independence Day With Luncheon And Lady Judges
Texas has long been known for producing incredible women. Some are proud of their accomplishments — Barbara Jordan, Carol Burnett, Babe Zaharias. While other are infamous for their misdoings — Bonnie Parker, Miss Jessie, Michele Williams. To celebrate the Lone Star’s birthday on Tuesday, March 2, as well as National Women’s History Month, the Altrusa Club of Dallas … [Read more...] about Altrusa Club Of Dallas Foundation Celebrates Texas Independence Day With Luncheon And Lady Judges
Happy Birthday, Crazy Texas!
Today is Texas Independence Day. It was just 179 years ago that 60 men signed a Declaration of Independence creating this place called Texas. Over the decades, the Lone Star State has gained quite a reputation. From NASA to Neiman's, from "Giant" to "Bernie," from wildcatters to White House residents, from saints to sinners, it has impressed some and rubbed others the wrong … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Crazy Texas!
Happy Texas Independence Day, Y’all!
Today is Texas Independence Day! It was 175 years ago that Texas forefathers adopted the Texas Declaration Independence making it the Republic of Texas. While it was being prepared, the siege of the Alamo was taking place.Fly your Texas flag, smell a yellow rose and if you see Sam Houston, let us know how he's doing. … [Read more...] about Happy Texas Independence Day, Y’all!