History
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Black Bears in Texas: Are They Returning to the Hill Country?
With a sustained population in the Big Bend area, more frequent sightings of American Black Bears in the...
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Vital Texas Landmarks Road Trip: Learning From Our Past, Part II
Here in Texas, we have an abundance of landmarks that can tell us more than a history book...
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Vital Texas Landmarks Road Trip: Learning From Our Past, Part I
Rich in state pride and overflowing with history, Texas is home to a number of significant landmarks. Learn...
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The Longest Toll-Free Tunnel in the South is Right Here in Texas
At a length of 3,791 feet and a depth that takes you well below the Houston Ship Channel,...
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Is the Old Asylum Really the Most Haunted Place in North Texas?
Opening its doors in 1926, Dr. White’s Sanitorium, otherwise known as the Old Asylum, is reported to be...
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Inner Space Cavern: Unraveling Mysteries Beyond the Imagination
Booking those vacation plans and looking for ways to stay cool during the hot summer months? Then look...
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The Texas Bluebonnet: Its Legends and Myths
You can’t argue that there ever was a more-loved wildflower than the Texas bluebonnet. However, few know the...
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Fiesta Sniper: Remembering the 1979 Battle of Flowers Parade
39 years ago, on April 26, 1979, a mass shooting took place at the Battle of Flowers Parade...
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Vanished Forever and Forgotten: Bowen’s Island in San Antonio
Searching for Bowen’s Island will lead you near the San Antonio River, but only a historical marker stands...
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Freethinkers in the Heart of the Texas Hill Country
Let’s go way back in time to the mid-18th century when a group of Freethinkers from Germany settled...
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Julian Onderdonk’s Stunning Paintings Captured the Beauty of Bluebonnets
Julian Onderdonk made it his life’s work to capture the loveliness of Texas wildflowers in his paintings with...
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The Forgotten History of the Abandoned Coxville Zoo
Austin's abandoned menagerie, Coxville Zoo, still stands in shambles but continues to entertain with its bittersweet history.
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Visit the Most Beautiful Libraries in Texas As We Celebrate National Library Workers Day
April 10 is National Library Workers Day. It's a holiday in which we recognize the important contributions of...
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Facts About Lonesome Dove that Might Surprise You
Everyone knows the 1989 miniseries “Lonesome Dove” has gone down in history as one of the most beloved...
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No Yellow Brick Road to Emerald, Texas
Although the Emerald City only exists in the Land of Oz, Texas once had its own town called...
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Hiking, Camping, and Paddling in the Texas Hill Country in Three Easy Steps
With warmer spring weather or cooler fall temperatures in Texas comes the opportunity to actually enjoy the outdoors...
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A Living Texas Thunderbird or a Giant Myth?
Reports of thunderbird sightings in the 1970s suggest that giant birds, once thought to be extinct, could be...
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Partner, You Should Visit The Buggy Barn Museum in Blanco!
For lovers of transportation history and the Old West, there is something in Blanco you need to see!...
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Take a Whirlwind Trip Across the World Without Ever Leaving Texas
Ever wanted to visit Paris, London, or Italy? Well, here’s your chance to a take a trip across...
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Does Legendary Writer O. Henry Deserve a Pardon?
Should the president pardon O. Henry for the crime he committed in 1890s Texas? How O. Henry went...
