This past weekend, I visited a couple of farmer’s markets on a mission: pickles! And guess what? I found them! I just love the wide variety offered by the pickle vendors. One of the best parts of buying from a vendor is being able to buy individual pickles, so I can try a new flavor without committing to a whole container (pickle-on-a-stick, anyone?). While I’m a fan of …
Texas was the 28th state to join the union on December 29, 1845. Austin is the state capital and Houston is its largest city. Texas is bordered by the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated population of Texas is 31,290,831 (July 2024 est.); it ranks as the 2nd most populous state.
Every …
Up next in our Spotlight on States series: Tennessee!
Tennessee was admitted to the Union on June 1, 1796, as the 16th state. It is located in the southeastern region of the country and borders Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Missouri. The state is divided into three grand divisions of East, Middle, and West Tennessee.
The state’s estimated population in 2024 was 7.22 million …
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