History
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THC Staff | May 16, 2016
The Story Behind Patsy Cline’s Heartbreaking Hit, ‘She’s Got You’
Written by Hank Cochran in 1962, “She’s Got You” inspired Patsy Cline in a way that no other...
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Sonia Ramirez | May 7, 2016
Unique Texas College Ring Tradition
College Graduation is a time to reflect back on your educational journey and the milestones you accomplished over...
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Spring Sault | May 5, 2016
A Flood of Memories Sweep in After Texas’ Recent Historic Deluge
Frontier Texas proves the past can come flooding back!
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THC Staff | May 5, 2016
Revisit Bobby Bare with His Powerful Song, ‘500 Miles’
Though “500 Miles” is a song with many versions, Bobby Bare’s rewrite is one of the most heart-wrenching...
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THC Staff | April 29, 2016
The Story Behind the London Hammer, a Mysterious Texas Artifact
Found in London, Texas, in 1936, the London Hammer has become a huge part of history in a...
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Shannon Salas | April 21, 2016
Richland Springs: Then and Now
Richland Springs, TX is a quaint little town located in the northern part of the Texas Hill Country...
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THC Staff | April 13, 2016
The Story of How Jimmy Buffett’s ‘Margaritaville’ Began in the Hill Country
Oh Jimmy Buffett, that elusive sailor musician that’s been making summers better since the 1970s. Would you believe...
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Carol Commons-Brosowske | April 1, 2016
Legends of Enchanted Rock
The Texas Hill Country is filled with history and glorious views. Many places also come with stories and...
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THC Staff | April 1, 2016
Imagine That: The Original Americans Lived in Texas
The oldest site of habitation for the original Americans on either continent has been confirmed, and it’s right in...
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Stacy Swearingen | March 28, 2016
The Texas Legation’s Royal Treatment in London
While Texas was an independent nation for almost a decade, it maintained diplomatic ties with both England and...
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Erin Baxter | March 25, 2016
What if Texas Had Remained Independent?
Back in the 19th Century, Texas had a brief flirt with nationhood, and ever since, this notion of...
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Lorenzo Holt | March 21, 2016
3 Famous Texas Rangers (Not Including Chuck Norris)
The Texas Rangers are a premiere crime-fighting force and have become a worldwide symbol of Texans’ indomitable spirit,...
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Sonia Ramirez | March 18, 2016
Famous Texas Women and What Makes Us Proud
March is Women’s History month, and in celebration, here are a few women that you may not have...
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Sonia de la Rosa | March 11, 2016
The Legend of the Pink Bluebonnet
The pink bluebonnet's legend is touching, and illustrates how the fight of Texas’ freedom means so much to...
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Shannon Salas | March 9, 2016
The Hoodoo War of Mason County
The Hoodoo War, or the Mason County War, began over accusations of stolen cattle, a feud that would...
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Celestia Lyman | March 7, 2016
7 Historical Markers in the Hill Country We Bet You Didn’t Know
There are over 16,000 historical markers in the state of Texas, and the Hill County boasts some of...
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Shannon Salas | March 2, 2016
Texas Independence Day: 180th Anniversary
Happy Texas Independence Day, y’all! It was on this day 180 years ago, 59 delegates gathered at a...
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Marcy Stellfox | February 17, 2016
10 Must See Bridges in the Hill Country
Photo: Roger Deschner Flood waters washed away the original structure used for crossing the Llano River near Llano in...
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Judy Peacock | February 17, 2016
Bertram’s Globe Theatre Brought Back To Life
After sitting dormant for decades, the historic Globe Theatre in Texas Hill Country’s town of Bertram is coming...
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THC Staff | February 12, 2016
This Country Song Was So Influential That Even the Beatles Covered It
Buck Owens and the Buckaroos were so much more than just another honky-tonk country band paving the way...