History
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Día de Los Reyes: History, Traditions, and Celebrations
January 6 marks a symbolic celebration among the Mexican culture and various areas around the globe as they...
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The Real 12 Days of Christmas
Do you still have that Christmas feeling of joy and wonder of the days leading up to Christmas...
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The Story Behind the ‘Firefighter’s Prayer’
Many know the "Firefighter's Prayer," but do you know who wrote it and what they were thinking of...
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Why are Firetrucks Red?
Setting jokes about getting to the fire in the big red truck aside, have you ever asked the...
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View Sunken Battleship 75 Years After Pearl Harbor Attack [WATCH]
Today marks the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Take a look at this video that...
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Remembering Pearl Harbor on the 75th Anniversary
Today marks the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, bringing the United States into World War...
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The Life of Lyndon B. Johnson in a Nutshell
Lyndon B. Johnson played an integral role in Texas and U.S. History. Find out how this poor Texas...
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10 Things You should know for Veterans Day
With the election behind us, we have a special opportunity to honor the men and women who give...
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Subliminal Message Hidden In Fredericksburg Street Signs?
Fredericksburg has long been a center for trade and a crossroads for visitors, sitting along the old Pinta...
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‘Don’t Mess With Texas’: More Than Words
"Don't Mess With Texas." It is an anti-litter campaign that was launched in 1986. The campaign had a...
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Woman Finds Clear Photo of Davy Crockett in Texas Museum
Texans grow up learning about Davy Crockett, but how many people can recall what he looked like?
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Divining the Zodiac Stone
The Zodiac millstone was made in France but traveled around the Texas Hill Country.
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What is El Dia de Los Muertos? [VIDEO]
For those unfamiliar with the holiday, El Dia de Los Muertos may need some explaining. This video provides...
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The Real Story of the Battle of the Alamo [VIDEO]
The Battle of the Alamo waged for 13 days near present day San Antonio and became a turning...
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Alice Littlefield Haunts the University of Texas in Austin
The architecture of the Littlefield House in Austin may look charming and regal, but the inside holds some...
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5 Places to Meet Texas Hill Country Phantoms
They say once you come to the Texas Hill Country, you'll never want to leave. The same goes...
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Spooky Stories of the Haunted Alamo
The Alamo may not look terribly foreboding to passers-by, but reports of apparitions, disembodied voices, and face-to-face spiritual...
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The Many Spirits of Mineral Wells, Texas
The Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells is known to be one of the most active hotspots for paranormal...
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Get in on the Best Ghost Hunting in Texas
Texas is famous for many reasons, but you may not know about these spooky, infamous locations...
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The Last Cowboy Song Will Give You Chills [VIDEO]
This video accompanying Ed Bruce's famous "The Last Cowboy Song" pays homage to the era of men who...
