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Texas Trip - Houston

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October 9th 2014
Maggie and I are exploring south Texas and we are just finishing up our visit to Houston. The weather is hot and humid, but there is air conditioning everywhere, so we have not been uncomfortable. It is a bit of a surprise, though, every time I go outside and am hit with the wave of heat. Highlights of our trip include going to Galveston (less than an hour drive from Houston and located right on t ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more