⭐️National Texas Day⭐️ In the land of big flavors and even bigger horizons, there's a place where southern charm meets modern adventure. The state of Texas is a well-known part of the United States that encompasses a large portion of the southwest. Famous for all sorts of historical and cultural tidbits, Texas proudly boasts of its legendary cowboy culture, riveting rodeos, delicious Tex-Mex food, barbecue, chili, and so much more. Not only that, but it’s the place where Dr. Pepper was invented, all the way back in 1885 – one year prior to the invention of Coca-Cola. National Texas Day offers a delightful opportunity to set aside a bit of time to learn more about, show appreciation for, engage with and celebrate everything that has to do with the grand state of Texas! 🤠History of National Texas Day🤠 This history of Texas goes far back to the Native American settlers who were likely on this land for thousands of years prior to the arrival of European settlers. After the French and then Spanish settlers came in the 17th and 18th centuries, the state of Texas was often caught in the fray. Originally aligning with Mexico when it broke off from Spain in 1821, that alliance didn’t last long until Texas declared itself independent in 1836. Then, in 1845, Texas made its entrance as the 29th of the United States of America. But just a few years later, in 1861, Texas seceded again in support of the Confederacy in the Civil War. The Civil War ended in 1865 and Texas was eventually allowed to re-enter the US in 1870. In the history of Texas, there have been six different entities that have ruled over the land, including France, Spain, Mexico, Republic of Texas, the Confederacy and the United States. This is sometimes referred to as the “Six Flags of Texas”. National Texas Day was started in 2017 as part of a larger effort to pay tribute to each of the states throughout the year. Starting with the week of Independence Day, each state is assigned its day based on the time in which it entered the Union. As the 29th state, this places the celebration of Texas in the month of February. And as the second largest of the states behind Alaska, Texas certainly has a lot that is worth celebrating!

We had 8 new members since January 3rd. Are new members are: @Vincent Beam @Jo Henderson @Brittany Gray @Thomas McCuddy @Anastasia Popovich @Alexandr Putyatinskiy @Jeremy B Please raise a glass to our newest members into our society!!

Ladies and Gentlemen I am pleased to announce that The Society of Ordinary Gentlemen has now formed a Board of Directors. Below are the names and titles for the Board: Stephen Arnold – Executive Director @Anthony Buntyn – Managing Director @Jason Rochester – Director of Conduct and Standards @David Zandar – Director of International Affairs/Programs @Renee Migner – First Lady of the Society Feel free reach out to us if you have any concerns within the society. Please let me know if you have any other ideas to make our society better. My vision is to make this community a premiere society and known as a place to go for someone pursuing the lost art of being a gentleman.

My wife asked me a while back to create a modified photo of her to help motivate her to lose a little weight. I put her picture into Ai and created one and all I can say is WOW.......

Never got over 23 degrees in College Station, TX today which is extremely rare. Great evening for some homemade chili with cornbread.