Texas Christmas Traditions – Christmas Markets
The Christmas season has begun! One of my favorite Texas Christmas traditions is actually...
Texas Christmas Traditions – Nativities
I’m sure living nativity displays aren’t unique to Texas, they are uniquely appropriate to...
The Fort Worth Live Stock Exchange
When we think of the Stock Exchange, most of us think of Wall Street...
James Kerr
James Kerr was a man of many talents. During his lifetime, he worked as...
Happy Birthday, Doris Miller! (…and Mission Ysleta)
Doris Miller has got to be one of my favorite Texas heroes. (I know...
Gonzales, Texas – “Come and Take It!”
The “Come and Take It” flag has made a recent resurgence. You’ll see it...
Gonzales, Texas – Birthplace of Revolution
When we think of the Texas Revolution, we usually focus on the period between...
The Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900
June 1 through November 30 is considered Hurricane Season with 80% percent of hurricanes...
Why “Discover” Texas?
Discover Texas History is more than a name. Discovery is an entirely different way of learning.
Where Should You Start?
A great meal usually starts with an appetizer. A great speech usually starts with...