History
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Silver in Them Hills: A Texas Legend of Lost Treasure
There are legends of lost treasures and mines throughout the world, and Texas has more than its fair...
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Remembering an Iconic Texas Amusement Park: Astroworld 50 Years Later
50 years ago on June 1, 1968, Astroworld opened its doors, and Houston (not to mention Texas itself)...
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The Abandoned Texas Superconducting Super Collider: Colossal Expense Can Cause Colossal Failure
Although effectively closed (presently it’s owned by a private company and not available for viewing), the aptly-named Superconducting...
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Giddy-up! The World’s Largest Collection of Spurs is on Display in Texas
Tucked away in Gatesville, Texas, in Coryell County, the world's largest collection of spurs resides in the Coryell...
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The Hidden Beauty of the Chinati Mountains in West Texas
Located south of Pinto Canyon Road and immediately west of the high peaks of the range is the...
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A Hidden San Antonio Treasure: Spanish Governor’s Palace
In the 1700s, as is still true today, San Antonio was hot property. The rivalry between Spain and...
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What Happened to Virginia Carpenter: Oldest Cold Case in Texas Turns 70
Seventy years ago, on a hot June morning, Mary Virginia “Jimmie” Carpenter left her home in Texarkana by...
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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...
