(NEXSTAR) – Texas has been a red state since the U.S. began labeling states red or blue back in 2000 (more on that later). With 40 electoral votes, Texas is one of the country’s most ...

The Rockets, but for a brief spell, have always worn red. Maybe all these scorching stimuli explain affinity for another Houston color: light blue. I wasn’t around for the Luv Ya Blue!