Stop Whining!

by Renae Brumbaugh

There are about a zillion reasons to be a proud Texan. I was born here, and have lived here most of my life. I am proud of our strong history. I am proud that we can fly our flag at the same level as the U.S. flag, because we were once an independent nation. I’m proud that everything seems bigger and better here in Texas. I’m proud that our people are some of the friendliest people in the world. But today, I learned a whole new reason why I should be a proud Texan! We are . . . drum roll please . . . the home of the original elephant jokes!

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