History
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Where Did Texas Feral Hogs Come From? Their Surprising Origins
The feral hog isn't native to Texas. In fact, it's not even native to the U.S.! How did...
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The Wild Horse Desert of Texas: What Happened to 1 Million Wild Horses?
In the early 1800s, entire sections of Texas on old maps were labeled “wild horse desert.” That’s because...
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Boerne, 1864: A Big Year for Texas Shooting Clubs
Sometimes old buildings are just old buildings, used then abandoned. Other times, the old building has a rich...
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‘Texas Serengeti’ Features Fossils of Elephants, Alligators, and Camels
A collection of fossils from Texas which have been kept in storage since the early 1940s has proven...
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100-Mile Hiking Trail Connects Texas With New Mexico, and It’s Amazing
In 2018, the Guadalupe Ridge was named as a national recreation trail by the U.S. Department of the Interior....
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‘Lost Gold’ Featured Menard in Search for Fabled Bowie Silver Mine
Those familiar with the legend of Jim Bowie and the lost silver mine want to tune into "Lost...
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Buckholts, Texas, and Their SPJST Halls: Third Time Was The Charm
Buckholts in a small Texas town in Milam County, founded in 1887, and located roughly 23 miles from...
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Is this Painting in the Driskill Hotel Haunted by a Little Girl’s Ghost?
The stories told about the historic Driskill Hotel in Austin, Texas, are as varied as its guests. It’s...
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An Unsung Texas Music Legend: Ben Dorcy, the First Roadie
Do you ever wonder about the people behind famous people? Those who make things happen through hard work,...
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Did You Know Texas has an Official Bluebonnet Song?
It's common Texas knowledge that the bluebonnet is the official Texas state flower, but did you know there's an...
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New Land Added to San Jacinto Battleground to Preserve Texas History
Over 23 acres are being added to the land surrounding the San Jacinto Monument, according to an announcement...
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Remember Licking and Sticking S&H Green Stamps at Grandma’s House?
“Kids, lickety-lick all those green stamps, and then we’ll redeem 'em for a new set of dishes!” If...
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Bug Tussle, Texas: How a Quirky Texas Town Got its Name
Bug Tussle, Texas. Yes, this is the name of an actual Texas town. As many Texan travelers can relate,...
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Dinner or Supper: What Does Your Family Call the Last Meal of the Day?
“What’s for dinner?” “What time will supper be ready?” Here in Texas, you’re liable to hear...
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The Truth About these Mysterious Texas Mounds will Fascinate You
Six miles southwest of Alto, Texas, on Texas State Highway 21, you’ll find two historic mounds of earth....
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Spurs Country: How San Antonio Became Home to NBA Champions
The San Antonio Spurs have a huge fan base, both inside and outside of the city limits. A...
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The Monster Who was Real: Judge Holden of Texas, Scalp-hunting Giant
In all of fiction, there is perhaps no more horrifying, monstrous character than Judge Holden in Cormac McCarthy’s...
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Cut and Shoot, Texas: King of Best Named Towns in the Lone Star State
Many locations across the great state of Texas boast extraordinary names. Nearly all of them boast great stories...
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Man in the Long Black Coat: Jim Miller, the Old West’s Deadliest Psycho
Deacon Jim Miller, the man in the long black coat, was the deadliest gunman of the Old West,...
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The Grave in the Middle of the Road: A Strange Texas Tale
A drive through Texas usually means fields of livestock, maybe cows or horses, a cotton field or two,...
