History
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Before June there was Vivian: The ‘Johnny Loves Vivian’ Bench in San Antonio
Before “The Man in Black” was one of the best-selling music artists of all time, he was a...
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The Wildman of The Navidad: A Legendary Texas Mystery
In the early days of Texas settlement, legend says a Wildman inhabited the river bottoms of the Navidad...
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Seashells Cover These Victorian-Era Graves in This Hill Country Town, But Why?
Comfort, Texas is located in the middle of the Texas Hill Country, about 200 miles from...
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All Are Welcome! Beers and Ghosts at VFW Post 76 Along the Riverwalk
A myriad of historical sites can be found along the San Antonio Riverwalk. One highlight which allows all...
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Intriguing Texas Gravesites of the Famous and (Infamous)
Historic gravesites are an intriguing piece of cemeteries as they provide you with the opportunity to pay your...
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Did You Know the Alamo is Home to the Graves of Two Beloved Cats?
The history of the Alamo is rich with the stories of Texan defenders. However, this Alamo story is...
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Silver in Them Hills: A Texas Legend of Lost Treasure
There are legends of lost treasures and mines throughout the world, and Texas has more than its fair...
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Remembering an Iconic Texas Amusement Park: Astroworld 50 Years Later
50 years ago on June 1, 1968, Astroworld opened its doors, and Houston (not to mention Texas itself)...
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The Abandoned Texas Superconducting Super Collider: Colossal Expense Can Cause Colossal Failure
Although effectively closed (presently it’s owned by a private company and not available for viewing), the aptly-named Superconducting...
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The Hidden Beauty of the Chinati Mountains in West Texas
Located south of Pinto Canyon Road and immediately west of the high peaks of the range is the...
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A Hidden San Antonio Treasure: Spanish Governor’s Palace
In the 1700s, as is still true today, San Antonio was hot property. The rivalry between Spain and...
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What Happened to Virginia Carpenter: Oldest Cold Case in Texas Turns 70
Seventy years ago, on a hot June morning, Mary Virginia “Jimmie” Carpenter left her home in Texarkana by...
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Black Bears in Texas: Are They Returning to the Hill Country?
With a sustained population in the Big Bend area, more frequent sightings of American Black Bears in the...
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Vital Texas Landmarks Road Trip: Learning From Our Past, Part II
Here in Texas, we have an abundance of landmarks that can tell us more than a history book...
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Vital Texas Landmarks Road Trip: Learning From Our Past, Part I
Rich in state pride and overflowing with history, Texas is home to a number of significant landmarks. Learn...
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The Longest Toll-Free Tunnel in the South is Right Here in Texas
At a length of 3,791 feet and a depth that takes you well below the Houston Ship Channel,...
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Is the Old Asylum Really the Most Haunted Place in North Texas?
Opening its doors in 1926, Dr. White’s Sanitorium, otherwise known as the Old Asylum, is reported to be...
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Inner Space Cavern: Unraveling Mysteries Beyond the Imagination
Booking those vacation plans and looking for ways to stay cool during the hot summer months? Then look...
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The Texas Bluebonnet: Its Legends and Myths
You can’t argue that there ever was a more-loved wildflower than the Texas bluebonnet. However, few know the...
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Fiesta Sniper: Remembering the 1979 Battle of Flowers Parade
39 years ago, on April 26, 1979, a mass shooting took place at the Battle of Flowers Parade...
