It's Texas Independence Day!!

169 years ago, the founding fathers of our great Republic met at Washington-On-The-Brazos, and signed the Texas Declaration of Independence.

It stated "We, therefore . . . do hereby resolve and declare . . . that the people of Texas do now constitute a free, sovereign and independent republic."

We remain the only state in the union to exist as an independent country before throwing our big ol' hat in the ring with the rest of the other, less fortunate states of the U.S.!

So, have a cookout, raise a flag, drink some iced tea or cervesa, depending on your taste. Kick up your heels and have a fiesta!

Now, bow your heads just for a bit... El Capitan's gonna say his Texas Prayer!

Blessed Motherland, Our beautiful state, hallowed be thy name!
Thy rivers run, under red-gold sun,
On Earth, as it is in Texas.
Give us this day our daily BBQ,
And forgive us our pride, as we forgive those born in lesser lands.
Lead us not into Oklahoma, and deliver us some Shiner,
For thou art our beloved Republic, with the power and the glory, for ever and ever,

Amen!