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Capitol Groundbreaking

On February 1, 1882 the first shovelful of dirt was turned, laying the foundation...

The United States Declaration of Independence begins with these words: When in the course...

History is not just about long-ago events. History is being made every day. I...

On January 25, 1839, the congress of the Republic of Texas adopted the Lone Star...

On January 10, 1901 drillers struck oil just south of Beaumont, TX. The discovery at...

Explore the history of petroleum science and engineering at the Texas Energy Museum in Beaumont,...

If you asked me to name the luckiest man in Texas, I’d put my...

The Waco Suspension Bridge collected its first toll January 1, 1871. Historic photo by...

In honor of Christmas, there will be no blog until the New Year. We...

Many Texas families enjoy special foods on Christmas Eve–foods that reflect their heritage or...