History
-
Legendary Texas Blues: The Story of Lightnin’ Hopkins
Sam Hopkins, better known as Lightnin’ Hopkins, was a Texas bluesman with a career that was equally long...
-
Uvalde, Texas’ Hangar 6 Air Cafe Is a Destination Must
Hangar 6 Air-Cafe in Uvalde, Texas is just the spot if you're looking for a touch of nostalgia...
-
The Lucchese Legacy: Boots Worth Gifting to Yourself
Lucchese is a brand of boots well-known to many Texans and Americans. But did you know Lucchese has...
-
‘Highway of Hell’: The True Details Behind the ‘Texas Killing Fields’
Since the 1970s, over 30 young women and girls either disappeared or had been found murdered in a...
-
Confessions of a Small-Town Texas Serial Killer: Truly Frightening Details
Texas has been the scene of some gruesome tales, including a serial killer that confessed to committing more...
-
2017: A Whirlwind Year in Houston History We Will Never Forget
2017 is definitely one for the history books in Houston, Texas - from the Superbowl to a hurricane,...
-
Lady WASPs of WWII: A Tale of Texas History
Their WASP anachronym was quite fitting. This is the kind of wasp you'd like to meet, and one...
-
Disasters in Texas History You May Not be Familiar With
Throughout Texas history, you may have heard about victories and a few upsets, but some Texas history disasters...
-
Fight for Civil Rights in Texas: The Emma Tenayuca Story
Born in South Texas is 1916, her first arrest (which would become one of many) occurred when Emma...
-
Paradise Canyon History Tells a Tale Over a Hundred Years
A small, hidden campsite in the Texas Hill Country has a tale to tell. Paradise Canyon history stretches...
-
Living History Farms Bring Our Texas History to Life
Relive the past at these living history locations around the Texas Hill Country. With the help of actors,...
-
Christmas Cookie Designs: A Little Tradition Goes a Long Way
Dating back a few centuries, the Christmas cookies that we bake and decorate today have a history of...
-
Archaeology Societies Found in the Texas Hill Country
Archaeology in the Texas Hill Country helps historians to learn more about the past. These are some of...
-
Kingsland History From a Small River Town to a Tourist Getaway
Kingsland history took many twists and turns over its more than 100 years. Though nearly obliterated, this town...
-
Steamboats in Texas History from Austin’s Colony to Today
Steamboats initially provided the state with a vital connection from farms to the coast, but technology eventually surpassed...
-
The Strange Tale of the Crush Crash
Crush, Texas, has one of the most unusual origin tales, and it begins with a train wreck. Learn...
-
Then and Now: The Evolution of Texas Bridges
Texas bridges have changed dramatically from the first wooden creek crossings. See how history, art, and engineering have...
-
Texas Heritage Travel Guide: A Free Resource for Your Next Trip
When you next travel through Texas, be sure to get the Texas Heritage Travel Guide, which gives you...
-
History of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas AKA Katy Railroad
The Katy Railroad became part of Texas history when it linked the state to the rest of the...
-
Ghosts of San Antonio Past: Hot Wells Resort
Stinky, sulfurous water of 104℉ runs through veins underneath San Antonio and the surrounding area.
