History
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Spring Sault | May 23, 2019
Where Did Texas Feral Hogs Come From? Their Surprising Origins
The feral hog isn't native to Texas. In fact, it's not even native to the U.S.! How did...
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Spring Sault | April 29, 2019
The Wild Horse Desert of Texas: What Happened to 1 Million Wild Horses?
In the early 1800s, entire sections of Texas on old maps were labeled “wild horse desert.” That’s because...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | April 22, 2019
Boerne, 1864: A Big Year for Texas Shooting Clubs
Sometimes old buildings are just old buildings, used then abandoned. Other times, the old building has a rich...
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Spring Sault | April 19, 2019
‘Texas Serengeti’ Features Fossils of Elephants, Alligators, and Camels
A collection of fossils from Texas which have been kept in storage since the early 1940s has proven...
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Spring Sault | March 27, 2019
100-Mile Hiking Trail Connects Texas With New Mexico, and It’s Amazing
In 2018, the Guadalupe Ridge was named as a national recreation trail by the U.S. Department of the Interior....
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Spring Sault | March 20, 2019
‘Lost Gold’ Featured Menard in Search for Fabled Bowie Silver Mine
Those familiar with the legend of Jim Bowie and the lost silver mine want to tune into "Lost...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | March 19, 2019
Buckholts, Texas, and Their SPJST Halls: Third Time Was The Charm
Buckholts in a small Texas town in Milam County, founded in 1887, and located roughly 23 miles from...
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Max McNabb | March 18, 2019
Is this Painting in the Driskill Hotel Haunted by a Little Girl’s Ghost?
The stories told about the historic Driskill Hotel in Austin, Texas, are as varied as its guests. It’s...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | March 14, 2019
An Unsung Texas Music Legend: Ben Dorcy, the First Roadie
Do you ever wonder about the people behind famous people? Those who make things happen through hard work,...
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Jason Weingart | March 1, 2019
Did You Know Texas has an Official Bluebonnet Song?
It's common Texas knowledge that the bluebonnet is the official Texas state flower, but did you know there's an...
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Spring Sault | February 19, 2019
New Land Added to San Jacinto Battleground to Preserve Texas History
Over 23 acres are being added to the land surrounding the San Jacinto Monument, according to an announcement...
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Gay Lewis | February 17, 2019
Remember Licking and Sticking S&H Green Stamps at Grandma’s House?
“Kids, lickety-lick all those green stamps, and then we’ll redeem 'em for a new set of dishes!” If...
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Matthew Monk | February 11, 2019
Bug Tussle, Texas: How a Quirky Texas Town Got its Name
Bug Tussle, Texas. Yes, this is the name of an actual Texas town. As many Texan travelers can relate,...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | January 31, 2019
Dinner or Supper: What Does Your Family Call the Last Meal of the Day?
“What’s for dinner?” “What time will supper be ready?” Here in Texas, you’re liable to hear...
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Gay Lewis | January 30, 2019
The Truth About these Mysterious Texas Mounds will Fascinate You
Six miles southwest of Alto, Texas, on Texas State Highway 21, you’ll find two historic mounds of earth....
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Honky Tonk Foodie | January 22, 2019
Spurs Country: How San Antonio Became Home to NBA Champions
The San Antonio Spurs have a huge fan base, both inside and outside of the city limits. A...
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Max McNabb | January 16, 2019
The Monster Who was Real: Judge Holden of Texas, Scalp-hunting Giant
In all of fiction, there is perhaps no more horrifying, monstrous character than Judge Holden in Cormac McCarthy’s...
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Max McNabb | January 11, 2019
Man in the Long Black Coat: Jim Miller, the Old West’s Deadliest Psycho
Deacon Jim Miller, the man in the long black coat, was the deadliest gunman of the Old West,...
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Spring Sault | January 9, 2019
Remains of a World War II Blimp Hanger can be Seen in this Texas Town
What remains of one of a World War II blimp hangar can be found in Hitchcock, Texas, and...
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Max McNabb | January 8, 2019
The 1897 Aurora, Texas, UFO Crash & the ‘Alien’ Buried in the Cemetery
When you hear the phrase “UFO crash,” you probably think of Roswell, New Mexico in 1947, but did...