Happy Texas Independence Day, friends. Back in 1836, this is the day that Texas officially became a republic. As fans of the greatest team in the only state to have been its own sovereign nation, I trust you're celebrating accordingly.

Discuss whatever you're up to or thinking about on this gorgeous Saturday evening, Texans-related or not. Perhaps you want to talk about the possibility of the Texans hitting Glover Quin with the franchise tag. Maybe you want to talk about your favorite beer joint in the Great State of Texas or the Great City of Houston. Perchance you want to elaborate upon the pros (because there are no cons) to Paddy's Irish Whiskey.

It's an open forum, though the community guidelines are always in effect, so use your good judgment in what you post for public consumption. Otherwise, this thread is what you make of it. Have at it.