History
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Whatever Happened to Stuckey’s? Before Buc-ee’s, There was Stuckey’s
f you live in Texas, you know about the travel center Buc-ee’s, but do you remember stopping at...
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Buffalo Soldiers & Seminole Scouts: Clifton Fifer Brings History to Life
History is often more relatable when it comes to life. Clifton Fifer is actively working to do just...
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Goatman’s Bridge: History & Hauntings of Denton’s Old Alton Bridge
The historic Old Alton Bridge, which connects the towns of Denton and Copper Canyon, has a complex and haunted...
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Houston’s Unsolved Icebox Murders Might Have Ties to JFK Assassination
A grisly, still unsolved double-murder from 1965 Houston has ties to conspiracy theories surrounding the JFK assassination. The...
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The First Female Black Pilot in Texas Turns 105: Azellia White’s Will to Fly
Azellia White may be 105 years old, but she clearly remembers becoming the first African-American woman in Texas...
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The Truth About Streets of Laredo: Do You Know the Song’s Origin?
The classic cowboy ballad "Streets of Laredo" or "The Cowboy's Lament" bears a permanent place in the annals...
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The Little Drummer Boy of Chickamauga: A Story of the Civil War
The story of the Little Drummer Boy of Chickamauga is one of the most compelling tales of the...
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Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at This Nostalgic, Two-Story General Store
Delighting folks since 1988, Eggemeyer's General Store is a little slice of heaven right in the heart of...
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Mammoth Discovery: Fossils Dating Back to Ice Age Found at DFW
A pair of unique, historic discoveries were made on November 2 and 3 at DFW when pieces of...
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Thank You to Texans Past: Jane Yelvington McCallum
Texas has a colorful history of women serving in elected positions. This fascinating past includes Jane Legette Yelvington...
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A Hidden Texas Treasure: Fort Worth’s Hollywood Theater
As part of the selection of the new Guaranty Bank & Trust location in Fort Worth, tours were...
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Why Natural Gas Stinks: New London, Texas, School Explosion of 1937
Have you ever wondered why natural gas smells like rotten eggs? A tragic Texas event occurred in March...
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Historic Texas Fort is a Must-see: Rescuing Fort Chadbourne
Anyone on a Texas history tour should consider Fort Chadbourne a must-see. Garland and Lana Richards are painstakingly...
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The Real-life Big Tex: Jack Earle, a Larger Than Life Texan
Jack Earle wasn’t born in Texas, but he got here as fast as he could and grew to...
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Old-time Texas Folk Sayings and Wisdom: From Love to Water Witching
Texas has a rich and varied folklore. From ghost stories to tales of lost treasure, from legendary critters...
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More Texas Rangers are Buried in This Little Cemetery Than Any Other
Did you know there’s a town in the Hill Country which is famous as the unofficial cemetery of...
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Saddles, Grit, & Ostrich Feathers: The Life of Prairie Rose Henderson
She was known for her outrageous self-fashioned clothing, excellence in horse riding, and her mysterious disappearance. You may...
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Old Rip: Did This Texas Horned Toad Survive 31 Years In a Time Capsule?
Old Rip, was a Texas horned toad who was entombed in a cornerstone of the Eastland, Texas, courthouse...
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Historical Greatness: Sarah A. Bowman Kicked Butt and Took Names
In the end, a spider bite killed Sarah Bowman, but not before she became the Heroine of Fort...
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Davy Crockett’s Mysterious Encounter with Bigfoot in Texas
If you’re from the Lone Star State, then you know that Davy Crockett is an important figure in...
