Happy Texas Independence Day!!

In honor of Texas Independence Day, I thought that it might be a good idea to give everyone a brief history lesson on Texas, and clear up a few misconceptions in the process.

One of the most important battles in the Texas Revolution took place at the Alamo (which became the first venue to sell its naming-rights to a corporate sponsor when such Texas products such as "Alamo Beer" and "The Alamo Cafe" came into existence.  Now, it also loans its name to the Alamodome and the Alamo Bowl -- Places familiar with University of Iowa Football fans). In 1836, one of the bloodiest battles of the Revolution was staged at this mission, during which about 600 Mexican soldiers (yes, they had to swim and wade across the Rio Grande also) were killed and a much smaller number of Texans (200 or so) also lost their life. Despite the large number of Mexicans killed, they still won the battle.   Since the Mexican army mercilessly killed every last person in the Alamo, including Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie, Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thorton, and John Wayne were among those who fought at the Alamo.

After the battle, (Mexican leader) Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was captured while sleeping off a few shots of Tequila. Sam Houston, drunk on Lone Star Beer, confused Santa Anna with Santa Claus and decided to let him live. The two of them then proceeded to drink beer and tequila together and divide up most of North America (this part's actually true).

For a few short years, Texas enjoyed its independence from Mexico being known as the Republic of Texas, until 1846 (or 1845, depending on who you believe) when Texas annexed America to form The United States of Texas.

Now go out and Celebrate Texas Independence Day.  Have a Shiner Bock and eat some good Tex-Mex food.  Don't forget to listen to some Pat Green and Jerry Jeff Walker while driving to the party in your pick-up truck.  Have fun!!