History
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Fact or Fake: Strange Texas Towns [QUIZ]
Texas is big folks, we all know this, but hidden within the massive boundaries of our great state...
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Time Travel to Late 1800s Texas Hill Country
The Barrera property is a feast for historical aesthetics. Originating in 1860, the property is home to several...
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City Names in the Texas Hill Country and Their Fascinating Origins
Wonder where Texas Hill Country city names come from? Learn about the surprising origins of some Texas Hill...
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Remembering the Fight for Freedom: Texas Military Forces Museum
Situated at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, the Texas Military Forces Museum houses an historical collection of exhibits...
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5 Facts for the Patriot in All of Us in Time for Independence Day
Independence Day provides a great opportunity to brush up on our history skills. Here are five facts just...
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Old Tascosa: One-Time Texas Boom Town, Long-Time Human Services Site
Now the site of Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, Old Tascosa was once a thriving town in the Texas...
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The Nueces Massacre: A Civil War Conflict in the Texas Hill Country
The Civil War divided a nation and caused serious bloodshed everywhere, even in the Texas Hill Country, far...
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The Chuck Wagon: Official Texas State Vehicle
In 2005, the chuck wagon was designated the official state vehicle of Texas.
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The Legacy of Juneteenth and Why It Is So Important to Texans
Juneteenth commemorates a day of freedom in Texas and United States history. Discover why this holiday is so...
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Where to Go to Learn About Texas History and Texans
Interested in Texas history? Visit these museums in the Texas Hill Country for distinctive views of Texana. You'll...
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Llano County: Steeped in a History That’s Not Forgotten
Llano County history includes some colorful characters and exciting events. Find out some fascinating history facts of this...
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Touring the Painted Churches of Texas: Architecture, Art, and a Sampling of History
Among the many things to tour and see in Texas, these painted churches were designed in a way...
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3 Great Texas Ghost Towns to Investigate
With a number of legitimate ghost towns to its credit, Texas is a history buff's dream come true....
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3 Famous Texas Rangers That Deserve Our Attention
They've had a storied past, and many an up and down in the lifetime of their law enforcement...
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The History of the Mason County Hoodoo War
Mason, here in the Texas Hill Country, was once the scene of a deadly feud that began over...
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Top 3 Deadliest Texas Tornadoes
These three tornadoes ranked in history as the most disastrous to hit Texas in terms of destruction, injury,...
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You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: The 3-Part History of the Luther Hotel
Built in 1903, the Luther Hotel in Palacios has been through a lot, not the least of which...
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Buffalo Gap Historic Village: Rural Texas Life, Heritage, & History Rolled in One
The town of Buffalo Gap was rural Texas at its finest. Now it stands as both an historic...
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Judge Roy Bean’s Life & Death: In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb
The man that called himself "The Law West of the Pecos" led a notorious and eccentric lifestyle, and...
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The Establishment of Port Arthur: By Design, by Spiritual Guidance, or by Happenstance?
Arthur E. Stilwell, the founder of Port Arthur, later wrote in his book that a form of spirit...
