Texas’ First Offshore Drilling at Goose Creek
I have to say that I am especially fascinated with the history of Texas...
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The Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900
June 1 through November 30 is considered Hurricane Season with 80% percent of hurricanes...
Happy Birthday, Davy Crockett
The more I study history, the more I feel like I actually “know” people...
Steamship Cayuga Sold
When I originally wrote this post, it began with this line: “On September 4,...
The Nueces Massacre
“Comfort” and “Massacre” are two words that don’t sound like they should go together, but...
The Rest of the Story of the Battle of Medina
For over 60 years, Paul Harvey delighted Americans with broadcasts he called “The Rest...
The Fall of the First Republic of Texas
August 18 marks the anniversary of the Battle of Medina–bloodiest battle in Texas history–where...
Meaningful, Memorable, and FUN / Experience Is the Best Teacher
This series of posts addresses the rationale behind my Discover Texas History resource as...
Meaningful, Memorable, and FUN / Learning As Its Own Reward
This series of posts addresses the rationale behind my Discover Texas History resource as...
Meaningful, Memorable, and FUN / Learn Content in Context
This series of posts addresses the rationale behind my Discover Texas History resource as...