The Luckiest Man in Texas
If you asked me to name the luckiest man in Texas, I’d put my...
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Texas Ushers the World into the Petroleum Age
On January 10, 1901 drillers struck oil just south of Beaumont, TX. The discovery at...
How Cold Was It?
Many Texans experienced snowfall and freezing temperatures during December and have weathered another round...
Waco Suspension Bridge is 154 years old!
The Waco Suspension Bridge collected its first toll January 1, 1871. Historic photo by...
Looking for a Spring Semester History Course?
If you didn’t really plan to spend a whole year on Texas History, Discover...
The Battle of Galveston
On New Year’s Eve 1862, the city of Galveston, Texas, had been seized and...
Texas Christmas Traditions – Poinsettias
The poinsettia plant is native to southern Mexico where the equatorial light provides the...
Merry Christmas!
In honor of Christmas, there will be no blog until the New Year. We...
Texas Christmas Traditions – Foods for Christmas Eve
Many Texas families enjoy special foods on Christmas Eve–foods that reflect their heritage or...
Texas Christmas Traditions – International Treats
Texas celebrates a unique blend of cultures which often show up in Christmas baking....