Traveling Texas with Ann Harder: Texas Independence Day
and last updated 2021-03-02 20:51:39-05
CONROE, TX â If you ve ever been to the amusement park, you know there are six flags that have flown over Texas. But did you know there really are dozens and dozens of other flags that are associated with the state?
There s battle flags like one that features a gruesome severed arm. There s the iconic Come and Take It flag. Stephen F. Austin suggested green and white and red stripes, with a sort of union Jack.
But in Mongomery County this past weekend, Texans celebrated one of the most enduring symbols of the Lone Star State, the Texas state flag.
Cuban president recalls poet Bonifacio Byrne s birthday
Cuban president recalls poet Bonifacio Byrne s birthday
Havana, Mar 3 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Wednesday recalled the 160th birthday of author Bonifacio Byrne, who wrote the emblematic poem Mi Bandera (My Flag). On his Twitter account, the president evoked Byrne s verses, Can you see it? My flag is that, which has never been a mercenary and on which a star shines, with more light when more lonely.
The Cuban playwright was born on March 3, 1861, and transcended due to his works in favor of independence and his professional career, which included the foundation of La Mañana and La Juventud Liberal newspapers.
Alpine unveils new car for F1 in French flag colors
02 Mar 2021 - 21:04
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PARIS - The rebranded Alpine team presented its new Formula One car on Tuesday, revealing a new livery of blue, white and red matching the colors of the French flag instead of yellow and black.
The Renault Formula One team changed its name to Alpine at the end of last season and said the new colors are synonymous to Alpine’s heritage and pedigree in motorsports.
Alpine has a history in motorsports with the Renault-powered Alpine car winning the Le Mans 24 hours race in 1978.