Texas Word Search

Words in the Texas word search

Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.

cowboy

Ranch worker who herds cattle on horseback

cattle

Beef herds raised on ranches across the state

oil

Petroleum pumped from Texas fields since the early 1900s

rodeo

Competition of roping, riding and other ranch skills

houston

Largest city in Texas and home to NASA mission control

dallas

Big city in north Texas, a banking and business center

austin

Capital of Texas, known for live music venues

desert

Dry rocky country covering far western Texas

longhorn

Cattle breed with very wide horns, the state large mammal

the alamo

San Antonio mission where a famous 1836 battle was fought

bluebonnet

Blue wildflower that blankets roadsides, the state flower

san antonio

Southern Texas city with a well-known River Walk

chili

Spiced meat stew named the official state dish

armadillo

Armored burrowing animal, the state small mammal

lone star

Single star on the flag and the state nickname

rio grande

River forming the long border with Mexico

barbecue

Meat cooked slowly over wood smoke, a Texas staple

big bend

National park where the Rio Grande makes a sharp turn

pecan

Nut tree named the official state tree of Texas

gulf coast

Shoreline along the Gulf of Mexico with ports and beaches

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