u.s. state presentation-texas

Texas

By: Summer Lowe and Haley BaumBusiness PresentationsOctober 8, 2014

Introduction

Texas in one of those states that just stands out from all of the others. The slogan “everything is bigger in Texas” is true to every degree, and a fact for any Texan.

Overview

-State Symbols -The History-Current Events-Climate-Tourist Attractions-And much more!

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State Nickname

The Lone Star State

Capital, Population, and Size

Austin, Texas

27,194,258 people

268,597 square miles

State Symbols

Flower- BluebonnetBird- Northern MockingbirdAnimal- Armadillo Fruit- Texas Red GrapefruitSport- Rodeo

History

- Spanish explorers first visited the area in the 16th and 17th centuries.

- Americans, led by Stephen F. Austin, began to settle along the Brazos River in 1821.

History

- In 1835,there was military conflict between Mexico’s Government and Texas Colonist, which is known as the Texas Revolution.

- In 1845, Texas was admitted to the Union as the 28th state.

Geographic Location

Texas is located in the west south-central US. It is bordered by Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana,New Mexico, and the Gulf of Mexico.

Major Industries/Services

- Some of the major industries in the state of Texas include petroleum and natural gas, farming, steel, banking and tourism.

- Texas is ranked #1 for total livestock and #2 for total agricultural receipts.

Major Industries/Services

- The state is responsible for about 1/5 of the country's oil production and almost 1/3 of the nation's supply of natural gas.

- The biggest service industry in Texas is the community, business and personal services group.

Major Cities

Austin, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio.

Major Colleges

University of Houston, University of North Texas System, University of Texas at Austin, and Texas A&M University.

Tourist Attractions

The The The Alamo River Walk State Capital

Tourist Attractions

Dallas Padre Island Galveston World National Island Aquarium Seashore

Climate

- The eastern half of Texas is humid subtropical, while the western half is semi-arid.

- Snowfall is more common across Northern Texas than in its southern sections.

Natural Disasters

-Texas ranks first in tornado occurrence with an average of 139 per year.

Natural Resources

-The size and diversity of Texas gives it enormous natural resources. -Associated with oil production and cattle ranches, Texas is a major agricultural and lumber state, leading the country in sheep and cotton production.

Famous People

-Austin Mahone is a 18 year old singing artist who was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas.

-Beyonce is also a singing artist, who is 33,who was born in Houston, Texas.

Current Events

Thursday, September 25, 2014 - Kids Moving Out of Booster Seats: Too Many Too Soon

Current Events

Friday, September 19, 2014 - Number of Texans in Poverty at 4.5 Million.

Current Events

Tuesday, September 16th, 2014 - Adrian Peterson Case Reveals Divide on Spankings.

Summary

Texas is a very interesting state and there is sure to be something always going on there, like a rodeo!

Citations

www.wikipedia.com www.infoplease.comwww.google.com www.texas.govwww.publicnesservice.org www.netstate.com www.attractionsofamerica.com www.tourtexas.com www.usatoday.com www.educationportal.comwww.history.com www.city-data.com