All posts tagged "legend"
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Honky Tonk Foodie | April 20, 2020
Have You Encountered the Legendary Texas Hairy Man?
Aren’t local legends fun? Here’s one which may be new to you, and it even has a sign:...
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Durhl Caussey | March 5, 2020
Traveler in the Sky—Goddess of the Night: The Lesser Light
For tens of thousands of years, she has been worshipped in shrines and studied in science warehouses built...
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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...
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Max McNabb | September 7, 2018
Burt Reynolds Dead at 82: Friends Say Goodbye to a Legend
Millions of fans are saying goodbye to a classic, beloved movie star. Burt Reynolds suffered a fatal heart...
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Sonia Ramirez | June 21, 2018
A Stroll Under the Century Tree is Said to Seal a Couple’s Love for Eternity
Legend has it that a stroll with your sweetheart underneath the live oak tree on the campus of...
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Sonia Ramirez | October 30, 2017
Legendary Rock ‘N’ Roll Pioneer Fats Domino Passes Away at Age 89
A Legendary Pioneer of Rock 'N' Roll music, Fats Domino passed away at the age of 89. The...
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Sonia Ramirez | August 21, 2017
Comedy Legend Jerry Lewis Dies at the Age of 91
The epitome of a true comedic legend, Jerry Lewis died Sunday at the age of 91 in his...
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Brandee Brantly | April 7, 2017
Willie Nelson Honors Merle Haggard: It Will Leave You Speechless
April 6, 2017, marked the release of Willie's touching tribute to his lifelong friend and collaborator Merle Haggard.
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Jason Weingart | February 24, 2017
The Legend of the Origin of the Texas Bluebonnet
Native American folklore is a rich part of Texas history. One particular tale explains how bluebonnets first graced...
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Carol Commons-Brosowske | September 23, 2016
The Haunting Legend of ‘Ghost Riders in the Sky’ is Based on a True Story
Texas is full of lore, legends, and ghost stories. The tale of the Ghost Riders is by far...
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Mary E. Flanagan McElvain | August 18, 2016
The Yellow Rose of Texas
Most Texans can hum the tune, some can recite the legend, but few can tell you the true...
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Laurel Martinez | July 23, 2016
The Legend of Sabine Pass and the Headless Yankee Cannoneer
Any number of ghost stories derive their origin from the Civil War era. Here is the legend of...
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Dawn Fisher | April 23, 2016
Prince’s Death – Why It’s Personal to His Fans
The music legend Prince Rogers Nelson was found dead at the age of 57. The country reacts to...
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Sonia de la Rosa | March 11, 2016
The Legend of the Pink Bluebonnet
The pink bluebonnet's legend is touching, and illustrates how the fight of Texas’ freedom means so much to...