Fiesta
The Battle of Flowers celebrates this battle of the Texas Revolution
What is the Battle of San Jacinto?
First European explorer to travel the interior of Texas
Who is Cabeza de Vaca?
San Antonio native became the first Mexican American from Texas elected to the U.S. Congress in the 20th century
Who is Henry B. González?
This German town is the home of our very own Bret Bunker, who also sits on its city council
What is Boerne?
This armored mammal is the official small state mammal of Texas
What is the nine-banded armadillo?
Grand finale of Fiesta San Antonio, also known as “America’s largest illuminated night parade”
What is the Fiesta Flambeau Parade?
The "Father of Texas"
Who is Stephen F. Austin?
First woman governor of Texas
Who is Miriam "Ma" Ferguson?
The location where Texas delegates met to declare independence from Mexico
What is Washington on the Brazos?
Iconic greeting one will encounter when visiting College Station
What is "Howdy"?
Unlike Mardi Gras beads, these collectible pins are worn in large numbers during a San Antonio celebration
What are Fiesta medals?
This leader defeated Santa Anna at San Jacinto
Who is Sam Houston?
First African American woman from the South elected to the U.S. Congress
Who is Barbara Jordan?
The oldest permanent Polish settlement in the United States
What is Panna Maria
This spicy meal, often made without beans in Texas tradition, is the official state dish
Chili
This fiesta event began as a harvest festival on the grounds of Mission San Jose
What is NIOSA?
Texas Congressman who served as Speaker of the House longer than anyone in history
Who is Sam Rayburn?
First president of the League of Mexican Women
Who is Jovita Idár?
Oil transformed this southeast Texas city after a 1901 strike at a nearby salt dome site
What is Beaumont?
This freshwater fish is found only in Texas and is the official state fish
What is the Guadalupe bass?
The official title of the "monarch" during Fiesta Cornyation
Who is King Anchovy?
This Texas Instruments engineer helped invent the integrated circuit
Who is Jack Kilby?
First capital of the Republic of Texas
What is Columbia?
This national park in West Texas is named for a large river that runs through it
What is Big Bend National Park?
This Texas motto comes from a Caddo word, which is also the origin of the state’s name
What is friendship?