Texas Today

Texas' Fame

• Houston Space Program
• State Fair of Texas
• Governorment
• Rodeos
• Football

Houston Space Center

Houston Space Center

• It is also known as the Johnson Space Center
• Opened in 1958
• Around 18,500 employs are there currently
• Was the head of the Space Shuttle Program from 1981-2011

State Fair of Texas

State Fair of Texas

• Big Tex is the famous talking statue there
• Fried butter on a stick is the most popular food along costomers
• Dancers and singers entertain crowds
• Especially known for rides and games

Greg Abbott

Greg Abbott

• 48th governor of Texas
• In office since January 2015
• Handicap and in wheelchair
• Born November 13th, 1957
• 1 child

Rodeos

Rodeos

• There is a Paralyzed Champion named Amberly Snyder
• They are most popular in Fort Worth
• Whiplash the Cowboy Monkey Rides a border collie and is viral on Youtube
• Kids can ride sheep and goats

Football

Dallas Cowboys

• The richest in the NFL
• Started in 1960
• In the Superbowl 1972, 1978, 1993,1994 and 1996
• Current Owner is Jerry Jones

Houston Texans

• Owned by Janice McNair and Cal McNair
• Came together in 1999
• The Head Coach is Bill O'Brien
• First played in 2002

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