History
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Cultural Influences on Hill Country Cooking
Texas Hill Country cooking heritage has been a literal place where cultures combine to create the iconic dishes...
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News Briefs From the Texas Historical Commission
The Texas Historical Commission actively helps protect and preserve Texas history. These are just some of the things...
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The Alamo: Is It a Shrine to Liberty or a Memorial to the Fallen?
The Alamo has been a tourist destination for many, but is it really a shrine or a memorial?...
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Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Its Journey from a Quarry to a Theme Park
Six Flags Fiesta Texas has not always been a theme park. Its former life as a quarry gives...
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5 Fun Facts About the Historic Austin Capitol Building
The state Capitol building in downtown Austin is the hub of Texas politics and a tribute to the...
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Top 5 Thanksgiving Day Parades Around the Nation
Thanksgiving is around the corner and with that some of the most beloved parades to enjoy.
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Enchanted Rock: Tales and Legends of This Mystical Mount
Enchanted Rock tales include everything from ghost stories to trips to another world to rumors of riches. Discover...
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3 Texas Towns Whose Unique Names Have Biblical Roots
From the birthplace of Jesus to the name of an Old Testament spy, these three Texas town names...
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Honoring Our Heroes: A Brief History of Veterans Day
Since 1919, the United States has set aside November 11 as a day to honor veterans of our...
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Limestone Buildings: Why Are They So Popular in the Texas Hill Country?
Hill Country limestone buildings are distinctive in their style, but why was limestone chosen to create many official...
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Comanche Lookout Park History: The Past of a San Antonio Landmark
San Antonio's Comanche Lookout Park history includes ambushes and a man who wanted to recreate a medieval castle....
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Come Aboard the Iconic Train in Minute Maid Park in Houston Texas
The Iconic Train at Minute Maid Park is a staple among Astros games as it runs each time...
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What is Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos)?
Day of the Dead, also known as Dia de los Muertos, has become more popular in Texas over...
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Spooky Tales of Woman Hollering Creek
While the origin of the creek's name is not documented, it is widely believed to be tied to...
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Kolaches and Texas Culture: Exploring What Makes this Texas Treat
Kolaches are as integral to the Texas Hill Country culture as barbecue, but what are they? Often confused...
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San Antonio River Walk Flood Control System Preserves Downtown
The San Antonio River Walk flood control system is a feat of engineering. What's the secret behind this...
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Dick Dublin and the Outlaws of Pegleg Station: A Wild West Tale of Texas
Texas has many tales from its Wild West days. The outlaw life and death of Dick Dublin perfectly...
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Going Up: Raising Galveston a Full Story After the Storm of 1900
Following the storm of 1900, engineers sought to protect the island from future storms by installing a seawall...
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San Antonio and Its Role in the History of Tex-Mex Cuisine
Tex-Mex cuisine is as much a part of Texas identity as barbecue, and the origin of this food...
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Battle of Packsaddle Mountain Marked an End of an Era in Llano County
Llano County became much safer after the long-forgotten battle of Packsaddle Mountain. This small skirmish had big implications...
