History
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THC Staff | September 23, 2016
Farm in El Paso County Named National Treasure
The Rio Vista Farm in Socorro has a fascinating history that lead to it receiving National Treasure status.
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Shannon Salas | September 9, 2016
9/11’s 15th Anniversary: We Will Never Forget [WATCH]
Take a moment to remember those we have lost, their loved ones, and those who ran towards the...
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Erin Baxter | September 2, 2016
Celebrate Labor Day’s Rich History…and Take the Day Off!
Labor Day constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and...
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Elona Schreiner | September 2, 2016
Deadliest Tornadoes in Texas History
The three deadliest Texas tornadoes caused widespread disasters in their communities and the effects of the storms were...
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THC Staff | August 29, 2016
Vicious Bonnie and Clyde Letter Sent to Gang Member Up For Auction
In a vicious letter about to go up for auction, Bonnie and Clyde told their ex-gang member that...
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Karen Musters | August 23, 2016
Texas Centennial Markers: What You Need to Know
What are those gray granite statues you see standing all around Texas? If you're a history buff you're...
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Karen Musters | August 18, 2016
Seguin’s Infamous War of the Hotels
Location… The Texas Hill Country. Place… Seguin, Texas. Year… 1916. Times were good, at least until the construction...
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Matthew Monk | August 15, 2016
3 Things You Didn’t Know About Center Point, Texas
As the name may imply, Center Point, Texas is right in the middle of everything you love about...
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Erin Baxter | August 1, 2016
60 Years Ago ‘In God We Trust’ Became Our National Motto
July 30, 2016, marked 60 years since President Dwight Eisenhower signed legislation officially making “In God We Trust”...
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Dawn Fisher | July 29, 2016
Haunting of McDow Hole on Highway 6
In the 1860s, Charlie and Jenny Papworth moved into a cabin near the McDow Hole on the creek....
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Rosi Juarez | July 29, 2016
El Muerto: The Ghostly Ride of the Headless Horseman
Find out how two Texas Rangers created one ghoulish, gruesome, spine-chilling ghost for the ages with their headless...
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Katelyn Robertson | July 28, 2016
Ghost Children of San Antonio: Haunting or Urban Legend?
Are the ghost children of San Antonio an urban legend or protective spirits saving countless people from the...
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Matthew Monk | July 28, 2016
Love and Murder Haunt the Banks of the Frio River
Years ago the peaceful Frio River was the site of a twisted love triangle and vicious murder of...
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Rosi Juarez | July 28, 2016
The History and Nostalgia of Texas Hill Country Red Barns
Scattered throughout the Texas Hill Country are incredible landscape scenes already perfectly designed aa magnificent works of art...
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Matthew Monk | July 25, 2016
The Texas Longhorn: Noble Symbol or Omen of Death
In Texas the symbol of the Longhorn carries a lot of weight and prestige. But according to an...
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Barbara Shallue | July 25, 2016
Johnson City’s Lackey, the Ghost on Highway 281
It’s never a good idea to pick up a hitchhiker, but if you are ever driving on Highway...
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Laurel Martinez | July 23, 2016
The Legend of Sabine Pass and the Headless Yankee Cannoneer
Any number of ghost stories derive their origin from the Civil War era. Here is the legend of...
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Katelyn Robertson | July 22, 2016
3 Things You May Not Know About the Guadalupe River
From the popular river float to fly fishing, to kayaking and live music venues, the Guadalupe River has...
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Robert C. Deming | July 18, 2016
Texas Frontier Fort Rises From the Ruins
The first western frontier fort in Texas was built on the eastern edge of Fredericksburg where the Pinta...
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Judy Peacock | July 15, 2016
Step Back in Time in Fischer, Texas
Fischer is a Texas Hill Country community where the residents are very proud of their history. It is...