History
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Jenny Webster Jurica | October 18, 2017
Helping to Preserve an Explosive Piece of Alamo History
Seven of the original 21 cannons used at the Alamo remain from the 1836 battle. These cannons will...
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Athena Hessong | October 17, 2017
Fritos Corn Chips History: How a Texan Changed Snack Food Forever
Fritos corn chips took over the nation from their humble beginnings as street food. Thank a Texan for...
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Athena Hessong | October 17, 2017
Ferdinand Lindheimer: The ‘Father of Texas Botany’
Ferdinand Lindheimer immigrated to Texas, where he made a lasting impression on the state and on history, becoming...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | October 16, 2017
Nation’s First Air Conditioned Office Building Built in Texas
The first high-rise, air-conditioned office building (including the basement) in America was built in San Antonio and is...
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Athena Hessong | October 12, 2017
Czech Culture and Its Influence in Texas
Czech immigrants came to the central and eastern parts of Texas in the 19th century. See how the...
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Athena Hessong | October 10, 2017
Pecan Pie History: How This Dish Became the Official State Dessert of Texas
Pecan pie history centers on Texas. Not only did the first pecan pie recipes come from this state...
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Katelyn Robertson | October 6, 2017
Halloween Traditions [QUIZ]
“Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat.” Trick-or-treating is most likely the predominant...
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Athena Hessong | October 5, 2017
Germans in the Texas Hill Country: History and Heritage
The history of Germans in the Texas Hill Country spans all the way back to Europe. Discover why...
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Athena Hessong | October 4, 2017
Texas Chili History: How a Simple Bowl of Red Became the State Dish
Texans love chili, and Texas chili history has a fascinating tale. From chili queens to chili champions, find...
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Sonia Ramirez | October 3, 2017
Fischer Store: Texas Hill Country Vintage Charm Not to Miss
For 150 years, Fischer Store has been a gem to its community.
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Sonia Ramirez | September 28, 2017
The Lone Star Flight Museum Makes its New Home at Ellington Field
The Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) recently made its move from its original home in Galveston, Texas to its new...
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Athena Hessong | September 25, 2017
The Grass Fight of 1835: A Huge Disappointment in the Texas Revolution
The Grass Fight of 1835 marked a significant disappointment to Texans during the Texas Revolution. Learn what happened...
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Athena Hessong | September 22, 2017
Texas’s Role in the Great Camel Experiment
Why would camels be brought to the United States? The reasoning led to the Great Camel Experiment that...
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Athena Hessong | September 22, 2017
Samuel McCulloch, Jr.: A True Texan Fighter
One of the few Texas heroes many rarely hear about is Samuel McCulloch, Jr. This man began life...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | September 22, 2017
Emma Voelcker and the Murder That Shook New Braunfels
Emma Voelcker was brutally murdered in 1874 in New Braunfels. While her murder was finally solved, it's widely...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | September 19, 2017
Devil’s Rope and John Warne ‘Bet-a-Million’ Gates
If you’ve ever climbed through a fence in Texas and left a little bit of your clothing behind,...
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Athena Hessong | September 14, 2017
Texas Hill Country Ghost Towns to Visit for Forgotten History
Texas Hill Country ghost towns dot the landscape of the central part of the state. Though abandoned, these...
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Sonia Ramirez | September 14, 2017
Fiestas Patrias: History, Traditions, and Celebrations
September is Hispanic Heritage Month and with that comes parties, celebrations and of course Fiestas Patrias events.
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Sonia Ramirez | September 13, 2017
The Top 5 Deadliest Highways in Texas
Everything is bigger in Texas, unfortunately, so are the deadliest highways.
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Sonia Ramirez | September 11, 2017
16th Anniversary of 9/11: A Day We Will Never Forget
September 11, 2017, marks the 16th anniversary of a day in history we will never forget.