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This is what Texans think of that recent talker poll that suggests Texas is 2nd most-hated state in U.S.

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As Davy Crockett reportedly once said, “you may all go to hell and I will go to Texas.”According to a recent UNSCIENTIFIC talker-poll by lifestyle website Best Life, Texas is the second most hated state in the U.S. The poll didn’t sit too well with the natives, however, who started sharing their opinion shortly after it made headlines. ORIGINAL REPORT: So, about that poll suggesting Texas is the most-hated state in the nation...Below are some of the reactions on social media to the poll:Envy, table for 49!!! Their “most hated states” poll was based on an analysis of people who have recently moved out of each state and a Gallup poll of which citizens felt the most pride in their home states - um, who has more pride in their state than Texans? It’s worth noting a 2019 report from KSAT showed that Texas is actually one of the fastest-growing states in the country with the majority of new residents coming in from California and Florida.

The Alamo is selling Crockett Kits with coloring pages, coonskin cap, DIY leather pouch

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SAN ANTONIO San Antonio kids interested in the history of the Alamo can now embark on a frontier adventure at home with a Crockett Kit. The limited-edition activity kits include a DIY leather pouch, coloring pages, frontier recipes, games, stickers, a coonskin cap and more. They are available for pickup at The Alamo at three select times on Friday and Saturday, the Alamos website states. Celebrate all things Crockett in the comfort of your home with our limited edition activity kits! Contents include: coloring pages, games, coonskin cap, and more!

Did you know that Santa Anna had about 4,000 soldiers VS the 200 defenders at the Alamo?

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SAN ANTONIO – Did you know that this month 182 years ago the Battle of the Alamo took place? That’s right - on this day in 1836, Antonio de Padua María Severino López de Santa Anna y Pérez de Lebrón - aka general Santa Anna was making his way to the Alamo with about 4000 soldiers. Santa Anna’s army overpowered the outnumbered Alamo defenders, and the siege ended with a majority of the volunteers deceased. After Santa Anna’s victory - the Alamo became occupied by Mexican forces as Santa Anna marched to what is today Houston. General Santa Anna lost the battle near San Jacinto that day - was captured - and came to terms to end the war.