Texas has a lot of things that people remember. The Alamo is probably the biggest things right? Well, this new item might be something people want to see, and it’s another thing people associate with the state.
What Could The Item Be That Will Bring Eyes To A Certain Part Of Texas?
When you think of the Wild West, you think of Cowboys. Of course, when you walk around the state, your bound to see someone wearing one. They come in different shapes and sizes too!
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But, some have a certain dramatic flair to them don’t they? They could have some personal flair in them, or they could light up perhaps. But then, there’s this one big cowboy hat in Garland, that’s going to certainly bring buckaroos from around the state.
How Is A Cowboy Hat Going To Bring Attention To Garland, Texas?
If you didn’t know, according to CW33, the city is well known for cowboy hats. So much so that it is known as the Cowboy Hat Capital of Texas. That title comes with a lot of prestige doesn’t it?
But to keep that title, you’ve to back it up. Garland does a pretty good job of it, having both Resistol and Stetson in the city making the famed cowboy hats. Now however, it looks like their planning to cement it with a very large hat.
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Per CW33, the city of Garland is going to have a big hat, aptly titled “The Big Hat” in the city. It will be a staggering 20 feet wide. It will even have a ceremony to reveal it on September 27th, 2025.
So, looks like a trek to Garland for some individuals is in the cards!
The World Wants These 5 Things Made In Texas The MostTexas exported a staggering $455B in 2024. But what does the state share most with the world? The top exports might surprise you. Gallery Credit: Tommy Paradise, Townsquare Media, Canva, World’s Top Exports Canva/World’s Top ExportsCrude Petroleum Oils
Canva/World’s Top ExportsRefined Petroleum Oils Excluding Biodiesel
Canva/World’s Top ExportsLiquified Propane
Canva/World’s Top ExportsLight Petroleum Oils Excluding Biodiesel
Canva/World’s Top ExportsCivilian Aircraft, Aircraft Engines, Other PartsBooks That Texas Kids Want To ReadStudent reading scores are down nationwide. In an effort to entice kids to pick up a book, I have compiled a list of books (from my library) that Texas students love to read.
Tasha StevensHarry Potter SeriesEvery kid (and kid at heart) loves Harry Potter!!
Tasha StevensI Know an Old Lady (Who Swallowed a Fly)This book freaked me out when I was a kid, but it also kept me glued to the page!
Tasha StevensWhere the Wild Things AreIf you want kids to read, show them a bunch of monsters!
Tasha StevensHarry the Dirty DogKids love to get dirty and they love dogs. Combine the two and you have a child reading a book.
Tasha StevensEric Carle CollectionMy mother LOVED Eric Carle which meant I was reading books that were illustrated by Eric Carle. Kids LOVE them!
Tasha StevensGreen Eggs and HamYou cannot go wrong with Dr. Seuss!
Tasha StevensLove You ForeverKids will love this book while we adults are crying through this book. It is still one of my favorites.
Tasha StevensThe Snowy DayAnother one of my mother’s favorites. She was a teacher with a Master’s Degree and +30 in reading. I owe my love of reading and speed reading skills to her.
Tasha StevensThe Land of Lost ButtonsThis book was one of my favorites as a kid. A lot of imagination in this one!
Tasha StevensThe Best Loved DollThis is a great book for children. It teaches kids that what matters is on the “inside”. Love it.
Tasha StevensRoom on the BroomThis is a perfect book for Fall (and Halloween!)
Tasha StevensThis Room is MineAny child with siblings needs to read this one! I DREAMED of dividing the room I shared with my sister down the middle!
Tasha StevensGoodnight MoonYou can see by the wear on the corners of this book that it was read EVERY NIGHT in our house! The 10 Largest Companies Now Operating in TexasThere are countless companies in Texas, but out of those headquartered here, which ones have the largest workforce?
Canva10: Exxon Mobile Based in Irving, TX Employees: 72,000
Canva9: National Lending Corporation Based in Houston, TX Employees: 72,000
Canva8: Affiliated Computer ServicesBased in Dallas, TX Employees: 75,000
Canva7: Ge Packaged Power Inc Based in Houston, TX Employees: 82,000
Canva6: Whole Foods Market Based in Austin, TX Employees: 91,000
Canva5: Tenet HealthcareBased in Dallas, TX Employees: 102,000
Canva4: DenaliBased in Houston, TX Employees: 111,301
Canva3: American Airlines Based in Fort Worth, TX Employees: 133,700
Canva2: Tech Mahindra Based in Richardson, TX Employees: 141,193
Canva1: AT&T Based in Dallas, Texas Employees: 230,000