History
What is the state tree of Texas?
pecan tree
Built in 1965 in Texas, what was the first domed stadium in the world?
The Houston Astrodome
What famous singer from Texas is also known as Queen Bey?
Beyonce
What is the coldest city in Texas (based on average annual temp)?
Amarillo
What famous Texas store was created by Arch "Beaver" Aplin?
Buccees
Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?
Sam Houston
What is the highest peak in Texas?
Guadalupe Peak
In what city was famous actor Matthew McConaughey born?
Uvalde, Texas
What are the two national parks in Texas?
Big Bend and The Guadalupe Mountains
What famous fast food restaurant was founded 74 years ago in Corpus Christi, Texas?
Whataburger
What year did Texas become a state?
1845
What is the nickname of the USS Lexington?
"The Blue Ghost" or "Lady Lex"
Which famous former NBA player grew up playing high school basketball in San Antonio, Texas?
Shaquille O'Neal
What Central Texas monadnock, or isolated mountain, can be found near Fredricksberg?
Enchanted Rock
What was the first word transmitted by a human from the moon?
"Houston"
The deadliest natural disaster in US history occurred in Texas. What was it?
In what Texas city did famous MLB player Nolan Ryan grow up?
Alvin
What Houston-born rapper attended UTSA for one year before dropping out to pursue his music career?
Travis Scott
What is the longest river that flows entirely in Texas?
Brazos River
Vietnamese
What 6 countries have flown their flag over Texas?
Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, Confederate States of America, United States of America
The ___ Plaza is the notorious location of President John F. Kennedy's assassination.
Dealey
Which two US presidents were born in Texas?
Dwight D. Eisenhower and Lyndon B. Johnson
What states border Texas?
Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and New Mexico
What crop does Texas produce most?
cotton