History
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This Texas Town was Once Home to Global Helium Production
Helium is a noble gas commonly used today to decorate for parties, then entertain others with funny voices,...
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Is Texas the True Home of First in Flight? A Texas Airship Tale
Texans are made of tough stuff, that is nothing new. Consider the life and work of Jacob Brodbeck....
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The Shawnee Trail & Texas Fever had a Date With Destiny
One of the main veins through which Texas longhorn cattle were driven north is the Shawnee Trail. But,...
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Famous Graves in Houston’s Historic Hollywood Cemetery
Houston’s Historic Hollywood Cemetery was founded in 1895. Two brothers (William James Moore and Samuel B. Moore), who...
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Texas Ghost Story: Chipita’s Last Words Were, ‘I Am Not Guilty’
Josefa “Chipita” Rodriguez (1799-1863) was one of only three women ever executed by hanging in Texas history. After...
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Did This Texas Killer’s Last Words Inspire the Nike ‘Just Do It’ Campaign?
Gary Gilmore was an infamous spree-killer from Texas. However, his effect on pop-culture has flown under the radar....
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A Frontier Counterpart to Texas Cowboys: Florida’s Cracker Cowboys
Texas and cowboys go hand in hand. A robust cattle industry, the historical Chisholm Trail, and the tall...
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WWII POWs: This Special Military History has a Home at Camp Hearne
During World War II, camps for prisoners-of-war (POWs) were common throughout the United States. The height of these...
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Meet Ramsey Yelvington, the Man Who Was Texas’ First Playwright
Cemeteries are a great place to enjoy nature and quiet time, as well as some interesting monuments. They...
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Shocking History: Did a Huge Meteor Crash at This Texas Lake in 1907?
In 1907, the Shafter Lake Herald published an article detailing events that locals experienced, described as a meteor...
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One Texas Ranger, One Enchanted Rock, and Many Comanche Warriors
If you've visited Enchanted Rock and climbed the spectacularly huge pink dome, you may have spotted a commemoration...
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A Woman Airforce Service Pilot of WWII: Tribute to Family and Patriotism
In July 1943, air campaigns were taking a heavy toll on Allied pilots in the European and Pacific...
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Beauty in the Forgotten: Drone Footage of an Abandoned School
Used for just a short time, in the grand scheme of things, the school in Mosheim, Texas, has...
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The Top Three Deadliest Tornadoes in Texas History
If you are one of the unlucky individuals who has had to deal with tornadoes firsthand, you’ll understand...
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Have You Encountered the Legendary Texas Hairy Man?
Aren’t local legends fun? Here’s one which may be new to you, and it even has a sign:...
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African-American Hendrick Arnold Fought for Texas Independence
Even for those who are knowledgeable about the Texas Revolution, Hendrick Arnold (Hendrich) is often an unfamiliar name....
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Cemetery Mystery: Who Was Nick Beef and Why is His Grave so Popular?
When notorious people die, curiosity often overtakes the public. The gravesites of many famous and infamous people are...
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Screaming Bridge: A Haunting Texas Urban Legend
As far as urban legends go, Texas is loaded with them! One, in particular, out of North Texas...
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Hill Country Ghost Towns to Explore When Quarantine Ends: Part 3
Since Native Americans were the sole population of the Texas Hill Country, communities and settlements have come and...
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This Texas Ranger Suffered 20 Wounds and Survived Them All
Also known as “Old Rufe,” Cicero Rufus Perry was born in Alabama in 1822. At the age of...
