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Juneteenth!

On January 1, 1863 Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation proclaiming “that all persons held as...

Hunt County in Texas is rightfully proud of two things: That’s why the Audie...

Sometimes we get to play a part in making history.Sometimes we get to right...

There’s so much to see and do at the Palo Duro Canyon State Park...

Moses Austin had pioneering in his blood. Born October 4, 1761, he was 15...

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...

This we’re celebrating the 25th birthday of Discover Texas History!Can you believe it? A...

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...