As if anyone needed reminding, today is Texas Independence Day. Nor has some good links for your perusal. I'd recommend everyone wash down their reading with a fine brew from Shiner, St. Arnold's (I'm partial to the Amber), Great Grains, or Brenham Brewery? I suppose I should include Lone Star and Pearl, even though they're both owned by Pabst.
You could also commemorate this auspicious date by checking out some great Texas music. My personal faves include:
Slobberbone (currently on a break, but lead singer Brent Best is playing some solo gigs)
The Flatlanders
Bob Schneider
Steve Earle
The Flametrick Subs
James McMurtry
The Gourds
Alejandro Escovedo
The Damnations
John Dee Graham
The Meat Purveyors
Junior Brown
Mr. Plow
You can get a much more comprehensive list of bands and tour dates over at TexasGigs, run by the lovely and talented Cindy Chaffin.
You'll have to wait until April 9 to see the latest movie version of The Alamo (starring Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton, and several friends as extras). If you like fantasy, you can always check out the Duke's version.