History
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Robert C. Deming | July 12, 2016
Loyal Valley: The Hill Country Ghost Town
Is there a ghost town in the Hill Country? Between Fredericksburg and Mason there is a short loop...
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Dawn Fisher | July 11, 2016
5 Facts You Didn’t Know About Hondo, Texas
Located 40 miles west of San Antonio on Highway 90, you will find Hondo, Texas. You wouldn't believe...
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Karen Musters | July 5, 2016
Secret Buried Treasure in the Texas Hill Country?
What are your chances of you discovering valuable buried treasures in the Texas Hill Country? You never know...
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Rosi Juarez | July 5, 2016
The Round Rock Express via ‘The Ryan Express’
Everything is bigger in Texas, and for Texas baseball fans, there is nothing bigger than the legend of...
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Matthew Monk | July 1, 2016
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Leakey, Texas
Nestled near the Frio River, Leakey, Texas is a popular spot for hunters looking for trophy bucks. But...
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Jessica Pickett | June 28, 2016
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Richland Springs
Richland Springs may be just another blink-and-you'll-miss-it small Texas town, but it is home to people of Texas-sized...
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Matthew Monk | June 24, 2016
Hondo Crouch, The Legend of Legendary Luckenbach
Luckenbach, Texas was the vision of Hondo Crouch. Long before Willie and Waylon's famous duet, Crouch established a...
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Shannon Salas | June 23, 2016
The Rare Love Story of Sam Houston & Margaret Lea
Sam Houston played an integral role in both Texas and United States history. However, there was another side...
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THC Staff | June 22, 2016
Unearthed Vintage Photos Reveal What’s Underneath Canyon Lake
Old photos of Canyon Lake under construction reveal what the area looks like completely empty of water.
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Sonia Ramirez | June 18, 2016
Historical Relic Discovered in Texas
In 2011, Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) in Houston, Texas rediscovered a site that housed a historical and architectural...
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Erin Baxter | June 14, 2016
Flag Day History & Important Flag Etiquette
Today marks Flag Day in the United States and falls in National Flag Week. This holiday celebrates the...
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Matthew Monk | June 13, 2016
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Oatmeal, Texas
Oatmeal is not just a popular breakfast food. It is a small Texas town with big personality. An...
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Cathy Kozub | June 10, 2016
The Virtual Ghost Town… With Lots to Offer
Say what? Welfare, Texas may not have much anymore, but it does have a fantastic Hill Country cafe...
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Robert C. Deming | June 3, 2016
Fredericksburg’s Iconic Tiny Houses
In Fredericksburg, Texas, tiny houses in the historic district are iconic; they're called Sunday houses, and...
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THC Staff | June 3, 2016
See Rare Video of Loretta Lynn’s ‘You Ain’t Woman Enough (To Take My Man)’
Loretta Lynn solidified her place in country music history with this classic hit, “You Ain’t Woman Enough (To...
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THC Staff | June 3, 2016
Cute Kid Steals the Show from Tennessee Ernie Ford
In 1956, a tall dark and handsome man with a velvety baritone was gracing the airwaves on the...
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Robert C. Deming | May 28, 2016
Fredericksburg’s Secret Place: Cross Mountain
In the year 1757, a group of Spanish priests traveling through the Texas Hill Country paused in their trek...
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THC Staff | May 27, 2016
Watch Johnny Cash’s Patriotic Performance of ‘Ragged Old Flag’
During this Memorial Day weekend, it's the perfect time to look back on one of Johnny Cash's most...
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Shannon Salas | May 25, 2016
Unsolved Mystery of the Dowdy Family Massacre
Moving to a new home with the dream of a new life should be an exciting event. That...
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Matthew Monk | May 23, 2016
San Saba: The Pecan Capital of The World
By many standards, San Saba may be small in geography and population. But the people who cultivate the...