U.S. Sen. John Cornyn

This Ain’t Our First Rodeo

By: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas Barrel racing, mutton bustin’, and bull riding are just some of the many events you can catch at one of Texas’ many rodeos. Recognized as the official sport of Texas, the history of rodeos in the Lone Star State dates much further back than its official proclamation by the Texas Legislature 25 years ago. The Spanish conquistadors and Spanish-Mexican settlers that first arrived in Texas came with horses and cattle, kicking off our […]

The Ballad of Bee Cave Bob: Groundhog Day with a Texas Twist

Senator John Cornyn

by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas We all know the story. On February 2nd, people come from all over to gather and watch a diminutive critter crawl out into the sun. If he sees his shadow? Six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t, spring begins. But we’re not talking about a groundhog from a small town in Pennsylvania who can predict the changing of the seasons. We’re talking about Bee Cave Bob, an armadillo […]

A Tribute to Big Sam

Senator John Cornyn

by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas “Texas, Margaret, Texas.” These were supposedly the last words Sam Houston spoke before he passed away in his Huntsville home on July 26, 1863. Margaret was his wife of 23 years.  Texas, of course, was the Republic he led as President, and the State he represented in the United States Senate before serving as its Governor. Texas was his home, and it still is.  He is buried at the […]