Remembering Texas’ Role in NASA
History is not just about long-ago events. History is being made every day. I...
Texas Ushers the World into the Petroleum Age
On January 10, 1901 drillers struck oil just south of Beaumont, TX. The discovery at...
Texas Energy Museum
Explore the history of petroleum science and engineering at the Texas Energy Museum in Beaumont,...
Waco Suspension Bridge is 155 years old!
The Waco Suspension Bridge collected its first toll January 1, 1871. Historic photo by...
Merry Christmas!
In honor of Christmas, there will be no blog until the New Year. We...
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...