Many Texans take pride in the flag. | Photo via Carol M. Highsmith, WikiCommons
*Cue* “The stars at night...”
Election season is finally here, and what better way to show your Texas pride than by making sure your voice is heard? Here is some history about the state, before you hit the polls.
Texas was established as the 28th state in the United States on December 29, 1845.
Since then, pride has become abundant for many Texans. Learn more about our state history with this breakdown on our state flag.
Founded
It’s unknown who created the original Lone Star Flag that we know today. But we do know that the official flag of Texas went through many versions before being adopted by the Third Congress of the Republic of Texas in Houston on January 25, 1839.
The colors
When you see what the colors of the Texas flag represent it’s very easy to understand why it’s just... so Texas. The Texas flag shares its colors with the US flag, and their meanings are identical:
Red for courage
White for purity and liberty
Blue for loyalty
The star
At the hoist end of the Texas flag — that is, the end near the flagstaff — a blue stripe bears the iconic Lone Star.
The current Lone Star flag was adopted in 1839, but the symbol represented Texan unity and independence for decades before. The Jane Long Flag flown in 1819 may have been the star’s debut.
The field
Our flag’s background borrows its parallel stripes from the Republic of Fredonia, representing an alliance between the settlers and local Cherokee leaders, according to the Texas Historical Society.
Although the Fredonian Rebellion was unsuccessful, it set the stage for the Texas Revolution a decade later.
Events
Events
Monday, Oct. 28
Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz | Monday, Oct. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | American Airlines Center | $22+ | Don’t miss this electrifying showdown as the Utah Jazz take on the Dallas Mavericks.
Dallas Tuesday Evening - Compassionate Communication | Tuesday, Oct. 29 | 7-8:15 p.m. | Kadampa Meditation Center Texas | $12+ | Learn how to practice compassionate communication at this drop-in class teaching peaceful principles.
Free Rooftop Movie: “Hocus Pocus” | Tuesday, Oct. 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Sundown at Granada | Free | Watch a witchy classic on the rooftop of the iconic Greenville venue.
Wednesday, Oct. 30
Sabrina Carpenter: Short N’ Sweet Tour | Wednesday, Oct. 30 | 7 p.m. | American Airlines Center | $31+ | Please, please, please -- don’t miss out on the chance to see this pop singer in concert.
NOSFERATU | Wednesday, Oct. 30 | 8 p.m. | Texas Theatre | $20+ | Enjoy this 1922 German silent film accompanied by live music from Austin band The Invincible Czars.
Voting hours have officially been extended on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in Dallas County. Voting centers will stay open two hours longer until 9 p.m. (NBC DFW)
Try This
All aboard. Greenville Avenue is home to a new bar concept called Boxcar. The bar decor looks like the inside of a train car, serving vintage-style drinks and a themed chef-driven menu. A wagyu pastrami French dip sandwich definitely caught our eye. (Dallas Culture Map)
Drink
A new self-service bar has recently opened in Grapevine. You are your own bartender at Hoppin’ Taproom. Using high-tech display screens and wristbands, you can create cocktails and pour your own beer. (Dallas Observer)
Weather
Halloween night may be cold and rainy. WFAA Meteorologist Kyle Roberts is keeping tabs. The perfect set-up for a spooky night — depending on who you ask.
The Word
Arrogant (adj.) - having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s importance or abilities. This word was used in a recent survey by datingadvice.com that asked Texas women to describe Texas men in one word. Don’t worry guys, at least you’re not Kansas. (Dallas Observer)
Coming Soon
East Dallas’ Buzz & Bustle cafe will soon be known for more than just its drinks. The spot has announced it will be offering different events from live music to poetry slams, comedy nights, and more. (Lakewood Advocate)
Open
You can find Oak Cliff’s newest coffee shop inside a bank. The Captial One Cafe joins the 55 other cafes across the nation the bank has opened inside of its branches. (Culture Map Dallas)
Active
You can now work out with former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Kally Bethea at the boutique fitness studio Eve. The popular fitness studio has announced the onboarding of new instructors and classes starting Monday, Nov. 18. (Paper City Mag)
Sports
It’s time to go back to the drawing board. The Mavericks open-season game against the Phoenix Suns ended 102-114. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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Category
Eat
Dallas as an ice cream flavor
Vegan soft serve lovers, yes, we want to hear from you too. | Photo via DALtoday
Calling all lovers of Dallas. Even though it’s the fall season, the upcoming high temperatures have us craving ice cream. We want to know — if the Big D was a flavor of ice cream, what would it be?
What local ingredients would it contain? Would it be filled with globs of chocolate like a rocky road representing our roads in Dallas, or would it have a local touch with cookie dough from Super Duper Cookie Company?
Share your locally inspired ice cream flavor with us by Monday, Nov. 18, and we may feature it in an upcoming newsletter — just make sure it includes one to three local ingredients (bonus points if you list the local spot to source the ingredients and include a catchy name for your frosty concoction).
City Editor Summer and I recently got the chance to visit La Reunion in Bishop Arts. You have to try their espresso martini the next time you’re in the area. A life-changing type of good.
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