Our Texas - Our ... Author:Voyageur Press Texas is the only state in the union that was once an independent nation. Perhaps its this independent spirit--and the states vast size--that has created the grand diversity that is Texas. "Our Texas" is a pictorial celebration that showcases our states stunning vistas, offering a glimpse into what makes the region so unique. From the big skies ... more »of the panhandle to the inviting beaches of the Gulf Coast, from the forests of the Piney Woods region to the wildflowers of the Hill Country, from the nightlife of Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth to the Spanish flavor of the Plains, "Our Texas" celebrates the natural, historical, and cultural aspects of the Lone Star State.« less