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Texas Surrenders to the Union

On May 30, 1865 Texas formally surrendered to the Union after the Civil War....

The University of Texas tried to interest oil prospectors in 2 million acres of...

Field Trips–The Next Best Thing to Being There! I know I sound like a...

Whether you’re new to the Discover Texas adventure or have been with us for...

Intuitively, you’ve probably known it all along. If you’re like me, most of the...

On May 18, 1836 a large party of Comanche and Kiowa warriors attacked a...

On May 18, 1888 a new capitol building was dedicated in Austin, Texas. It...

Texas won its independence from Mexico at the Battle of San Jacinto on 21...

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