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Is a world-renowned singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer hailing from Houston, Texas. She first gained fame as a member of a girl group.
Who is Beyoncé
Famous line is "alright, alright, alright", which he first said in the 1993 movie Dazed and Confused. It was his first line on camera.
Who is Matthew McConaughey.
The true story of a high school football team in Odessa represents the hopes and dreams of its townsfolk.
What is Friday Night Lights
Home to the Alamo, a historic site and symbol of Texas pride.
What is San Antonio.
Established in 1718 as Mission San Antonio de Valero, for over 300 years the former mission now known as..
She gained fame when she won the inaugural season of American Idol in 2002.
Who is Kelly Clarkson
Her breakthrough role as Gabrielle Solis on the ABC television series Desperate Housewives (2004–2012).
Who is Eva Longoria.
When the Miss America pageant is under threat from a terrorist bomb, a female FBI agent goes undercover as a contestant despite being far from conventional and (in her own words) “just one of the boys”.
What is Miss Congeniality
Known as the Live Music Capital of the World
What is Austin.
The site includes the former Texas School Book Depository and forever associated with the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
What is Dealey Plaza.
Referred to as the "Queen of Tejano Music", her contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century.
Who is Selena Quintanilla-Pérez .
He gained his career breakthrough as a featured player in the sketch comedy show In Living Color from 1991 to 1994.
Who is Jamie Fox.
Long-running horror franchise that sees a group of friends head to Crystal Lake for the weekend.
What is Friday the 13th (2009)
Once one of the largest port cities in North America.
What is Galveston.
Provides a vivid look at life in the nineteenth century North Texas frontier. Each house displays different aspect of pioneer life. The exhibits include a water-powered gristmill, a one-room schoolhouse, a blacksmith shop, an herb garden, and several home settings.
What is the Log Cabin Village.
She performed at the 1969 Woodstock festival. She had five singles reach the US Billboard Hot 100, including a cover of the Kris Kristofferson song "Me and Bobby McGee".
Who is Janis Joplin.
Went on to earn the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of country singer Loretta Lynn in the biographical musical Coal Miner's Daughter (1980).
Who is Sissy Spacek.
A young man (Johnny Depp) looks after both his brother with special needs (Leonardo Di Caprio – nominated for Best Supporting Actor) and his morbidly obese mother in a small town while wishing to break free and live a life of his own.
What is, What's Eating Gilbert Grape.
This central Texas city has a rich German heritage and plays host to festivals and events year-round and is home to many central Texas wineries and the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.
What is Fredericksburg.
For more than half a century, has led our nation and the world on a continuing adventure of human exploration, discovery and achievement. Has served as the iconic setting to some of humankind’s greatest achievements.
What is NASA’s Johnson Space Center.
He was nicknamed "The Caruso of Rock" and "The Big O". He wrote or co-wrote almost all of his own Top 10 hits, including "Only the Lonely" (1960), "Running Scared" (1961), "Crying" (1961), "In Dreams" (1963) and "Oh, Pretty Woman" (1964).
Who is Roy Orbison.
Her iconic red swimsuit poster sold six million copies in its first year in print.
Who is Farrah Fawcett.
This John Wayne movie was filmed near Brackettville, Texas, on a set specifically made for the film.
What is The Alamo (1960)
Started as a town square and log cabin courthouse. Many buildings on the square are now registered historic landmarks, including the Opera House, which still hosts "Broadway" productions. Approximately 30 miles southwest of Fort Worth.
What is Granbury.
Is a historic adobe from the Spanish Texas period located in Downtown San Antonio.
It is the last visible trace of the 18th-century colonial Presidio San Antonio de Béxar complex, and the only remaining example in Texas of an aristocratic 18th-century Spanish Colonial in−town residence.
What is The Spanish Governor's Palace .