A Short History of the Cowboy Hat
The cowboy hat is a high-crowned, wide-brimmed hat best known as the defining piece of attire for the North American cowboy.
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Texas and the Era of the Long Distance Cattle Drive
The Texas cattle industry began with Spanish explorers in the 15th century, but exploded in the 1800s with the when the iconic Texas Longhorn roamed vast open ranges.
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Austin’s capitol building
The Texas State Capitol, in downtown Austin, is a 302-foot-tall, National Historic Landmark completed in 1888.
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Kolache – Czech Pastry comes to Texas
A kolache from the Czech and Slovak meaning cake or pie is a type of sweet pastry that holds a portion of fruit surrounded by puffy yeast dough.
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Czech Texans
Czech Texans often informally called Czexans, are residents of the state of Texas who are of Czech ancestry.
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