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Completed in 1888, the Texas State Capitol dome is topped with a statue of Libertas, the goddess of liberty, according to the official website for the Texas House of Representatives. It stands 14 ...
The 1970s were a time of grit and growth in Texas, where sprawling cities and dusty, small towns didn’t have much in common — ...
The former member of the Texas House is also lying in state at the Capitol in Austin from noon Thursday to noon Friday. In a memorial resolution Thursday morning, state representatives gave short ...
Standing stoically in the heart of central Austin is Texas's legislative center, the State Capitol. Opened in 1888, this landmark (made of Texas sunset red granite) stands 14 feet taller than the ...
One of Austin's most popular tourist destinations is getting a huge remodel. The Texas State Capitol is about to get a whole new look in the next few years. Three new filings with the Texas ...