History
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
