WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. John Cornyn issued the following news release:
When it's Christmas time in Texas, as George Strait once sang, we'll be swingin' around the Christmas tree. In his hit holiday single, When It's Christmas Time in Texas, Strait delves into what this festive time of year looks like for Texans. We may not always get snow, and it may feel more like a summer day for some, but it is still Christmas, nonetheless. One tradition that keeps the holiday spirit high in our household is the Christmas tree.
Going to pick out the family Christmas tree is a memorable holiday tradition for many Texans. Siblings fight over their favorite tree, one picking the fluffy, tall fir, the other picking the short pine, but somehow always en...