History
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Spring Sault | September 8, 2017
Learning From Amelia: A First-Hand Account From the Hill Country
When Tropical Storm Amelia stalled over the Texas Hill Country in August of 1978, she brought with her...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | September 6, 2017
The Camel Corps: Why Did the U.S. Army Bring Camels to Texas?
The U.S. Army formed the Camel Corps in the mid-19th century, bringing camels to Texas to scout the...
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Athena Hessong | September 5, 2017
The Archives War of 1842: A Forgotten Tale of Texas History
Though mainly forgotten today, the Archives War of 1842 marked a time in Texas history when ordinary people...
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Spring Sault | September 1, 2017
Pace Picante Sauce: 70 Years of Texas-Made Tradition
Setting up shop in 1947 in the back of a liquor store in San Antonio, David Pace made...
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Athena Hessong | August 31, 2017
Everything You Wanted to Know About Centennial Markers Around Texas
Centennial markers are scattered around the state. Even if you've never seen one before, it's time you got...
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Athena Hessong | August 30, 2017
History of Boerne: A Texas Hill Country Town Born of Individualism
The history of Boerne extends all the way back to the 1840s in Germany. Today, the German influence...
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Athena Hessong | August 30, 2017
The Road to the Texas Capital: How Austin Became the State Capital
Austin wasn't always the Texas capital. The state's government has moved many more times in the past than...
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Spring Sault | August 28, 2017
National Record for Rainfall in a 24-Hour Period Held by Alvin, Texas
When Tropical Storm Claudette hit Alvin, Texas in 1979, there had been no prior prediction of such monumental...
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Sonia Ramirez | August 25, 2017
5 Popular Street Art Murals to Take a Selfie in Houston
On any given day, you will find tourist and locals alike posing for a selfie in front of...
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MarLee Berry | August 22, 2017
5 Memorable Moments From Nolan Ryan’s Prestigious Career
Nolan Ryan’s tenure in the major leagues stretched across four decades. Here, we reminisce on five memorable moments...
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Sonia Ramirez | August 18, 2017
A Texas Hidden Gem: Guadalupe Mountains National Park
A true Texas treasure among parks is the Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
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Athena Hessong | August 11, 2017
CSA Salt Works Hidden Under Lake Buchanan
A piece of Texas history in the form of a salt works lies under the waters of Lake...
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MarLee Berry | August 11, 2017
Say That Again? 5 Unique Town Names in the Lone Star State
Texas is known for many things and outlandish town names is one of them. Here are five uniquely...
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Spring Sault | August 10, 2017
‘Texas is a State of Mind’: How the Famed Quote by John Steinbeck Came to Be
From "Travels with Charley: In Search of America," Steinbeck saw much of the U.S. in close to a...
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Sonia Ramirez | August 9, 2017
Texas’ Largest History Museum: The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
Texas' largest history museum is often dubbed the "Smithsonian of Texas."
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Spring Sault | August 4, 2017
3 of the Tiniest Towns in Texas by Population
As far as their establishment goes, each of these tiny Texas towns, at one point or other, were...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | July 27, 2017
Hygieostatic Bat Roost in Comfort, Texas
In Kendall County, on RM 473, you can catch a glimpse of historical "thinking outside the box."
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Jenny Webster Jurica | July 21, 2017
Texas’ Oldest Hardware Store is Alive and Kicking in New Braunfels
Henne Hardware, which has been in continuous operation for more than 150 years, offers friendly and knowledgeable service...
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Robert C. Deming | July 21, 2017
The Bob Bullock State History Museum Is Free on H-E-B First Sundays
Load up the kids and head to Austin on the first Sunday of the month for an outing...
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Jeromy Kusch | July 15, 2017
Texas Governors [QUIZ]
Can you identify these important Texas governors?