All posts tagged "Texas History"
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Athena Hessong | September 5, 2017
The Archives War of 1842: A Forgotten Tale of Texas History
Though mainly forgotten today, the Archives War of 1842 marked a time in Texas history when ordinary people...
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Athena Hessong | August 31, 2017
Everything You Wanted to Know About Centennial Markers Around Texas
Centennial markers are scattered around the state. Even if you've never seen one before, it's time you got...
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Athena Hessong | August 30, 2017
History of Boerne: A Texas Hill Country Town Born of Individualism
The history of Boerne extends all the way back to the 1840s in Germany. Today, the German influence...
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Athena Hessong | August 30, 2017
The Road to the Texas Capital: How Austin Became the State Capital
Austin wasn't always the Texas capital. The state's government has moved many more times in the past than...
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Athena Hessong | August 11, 2017
CSA Salt Works Hidden Under Lake Buchanan
A piece of Texas history in the form of a salt works lies under the waters of Lake...
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Robert C. Deming | July 21, 2017
The Bob Bullock State History Museum Is Free on H-E-B First Sundays
Load up the kids and head to Austin on the first Sunday of the month for an outing...
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Spring Sault | June 12, 2017
Texas Dance Hall With Century-Old Charm Hits eBay Auction Block
A piece of Texas history and charm is up for sale on eBay, and at its present bid,...
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Athena Hessong | June 9, 2017
Where to Go to Learn About Texas History and Texans
Interested in Texas history? Visit these museums in the Texas Hill Country for distinctive views of Texana. You'll...
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Spring Sault | March 31, 2017
Nacogdoches: Fun To Say, Great to Visit, and a Colorful Piece of Texas’ Past
The oldest town in Texas should be on your travel bucket list. With a past that's greater than...
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Jayne Lawler | August 3, 2016
Texas History Dates [QUIZ]
Here are just a few of the historic occasions that changed Texas history. Can you guess the year...
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Matthew Monk | July 25, 2016
The Texas Longhorn: Noble Symbol or Omen of Death
In Texas the symbol of the Longhorn carries a lot of weight and prestige. But according to an...
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Matthew Monk | July 7, 2016
Restored Gem of Kingsland: The Antlers Hotel
Kingsland, Texas was a railroad boomtown in the early 1900's. Although much has changed, one relic of the...
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Robert C. Deming | June 3, 2016
Fredericksburg’s Iconic Tiny Houses
In Fredericksburg, Texas, tiny houses in the historic district are iconic; they're called Sunday houses, and...
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Cathy Kozub | June 1, 2016
Stroll Back in Time to the Good Old Pioneer Days
In the heart of Fredericksburg, located in Gillespie County, is a historical haven known as the Pioneer Museum,...
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Spring Sault | May 5, 2016
A Flood of Memories Sweep in After Texas’ Recent Historic Deluge
Frontier Texas proves the past can come flooding back!
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Matthew Monk | April 25, 2016
5 Famous Authors from the Texas Hill Country
As part of Texas' rich culture, many wonderful authors have claimed Texas as home. For some of these authors,...
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Crystal Glade | April 22, 2016
7 Reasons Why Texas Captures Our Hearts Every Time
Texas is a magical place, capturing the hearts of natives and newcomers alike. Big in size and big...
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Liz Ketcher Catlin | April 12, 2016
Well-Known Texas Historian Carole Goble Tells All About Burnet and the Hill Country
Sitting down with this Carole Goble is like having a private tutorial with your favorite teacher. Not only...
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Jeromy Kusch | January 6, 2016
The Texas Hill Country’s 5 Most Notorious Outlaws
The life of a Wild West outlaw was neither glamorous nor fun. These were the 5 most notorious...
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Lorenzo Holt | January 5, 2016
A Slice of Texas History At Blue Bonnet Cafe
Have you ever heard of the Blue Bonnet Cafe? If you’ve ever been around Marble Falls sometime in...