History
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The Most Surprising Facts About Texas: Do You Know Them All?
A place as big as the Lone Star State is home to more than a few surprising facts....
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Cherry Springs: One of the Most Historic Dance Halls in the World
Cherry Springs Dance Hall wasn’t always named so, but a cherry by any other name would smell as...
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Watch: Tour a Sunken German U-Boat in the Gulf of Mexico
The German U-boat 166 was a submarine in use during World War II, which was sunk in the...
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Do You Know Where to Find The Fatal Corner In San Antonio?
The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral is a well-known event due to representation in the media, but do...
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The Gruesome Legend of San Antonio’s Haunted Mansion
The Gillespie Mansion in Texas was legendary for its stories of hauntings. Over time, folklore gave the structure...
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You Can Tour Texas Beer History: Western Brewery and Kreische Brewery
Beer is a beverage which has joined communities across lands and ethnicities, and it has a special place...
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Fort Wolters: Former Military Base is a Treasure Trove for Urban Explorers
Driving 180 to Lake Mineral Wells State Park will lead you to yet another interesting Texas tidbit from...
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What Do You Call a Peg-Legged Tightrope Artist? Rope Walker
After falling from a rope which was stretched over a street in Corsicana, a peg-legged Jewish tightrope walker...
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The Santa Claus Bank Robbery: This Texas Town’s Bloodiest Crime
When a career criminal decided to dress up as Santa Claus, he wasn’t in a giving mood –...
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The World’s Littlest Skyscraper: Did This Texas Town Fall for a Big Con?
Coming in at a lofty 40 feet in height and measuring 18 feet in depth by 10 feet...
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Macdona, Texas: A Town That’s Not Quite a Town, At Least Officially
When is a town not a town? In Texas, one reason could be because it's a census-designated place!...
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WASPs in West Texas: The World War II Contribution of Women Pilots
Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) were a pioneering group consisting of more than 1,700 certified women pilots who...
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Jesus in Cowboy Boots: The Most Unusual Grave Marker in Texas?
Evergreen Cemetery is located in Paris, Texas. Of the 40K grave markers located there, one stands out, not...
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The Cradle: Birthplace of Daughters of the Republic of Texas
Galveston Island’s “The Cradle” is the little known, historic building where the Daughters of the Republic of Texas...
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Idylls of the Range: A Tale of Old Lago Vista, Texas
Most of us have a notion of what a small town is like — a place with a...
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Blues Legend Robert Johnson Recorded in this San Antonio Hotel
Perhaps you have heard of Robert Johnson, the incredibly talented musician who is cited as an influence for...
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The Legendary Black Sunday Dust Storm that Hit Texas
On April 14, 1935, a severe dust storm hit parts of Oklahoma and Texas, causing tremendous damage not...
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The World’s First Log Flume Ride is Still Making a Splash in Texas
Texas summers are generally known to be hot and sticky… emphasis on the “hot.” As such, we’re always...
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White Lady of Rio Frio: A Ghostly Tale of Love and Murder
The Frio River Canyon, with its cool and refreshing temperatures, hides some unique Texas mysteries, not the least...
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The First Female Army Colonel was Texan Oveta Culp Hobby
In Texas, the name Hobby may be familiar, but do you know the woman behind the name? Oveta...
