Happy Birthday, Samuel Walker
Samuel Walker was born February 24, 1817 in Toaping Castle, Maryland. His life began...
Birthday of John Connally
John Connally–United States Secretary of the Navy, 39th Governor of Texas, United States Secretary...
Happy Birthday, Robert Hugman!
You have probably never heard of architect Robert Hugman, but if you’ve been to...
Happy Birthday, Gen. Albert Sydney Johnson
Albert Sydney Johnston was born February 2, 1803 in Washington, Kentucky–the youngest son of...
James Walker Fannin
James Walker Fannin was born on the first day of 1804 in Marion, Georgia...
Empresario David G. Burnet
David Gouverneur Burnet was born April 14, 1788 to parents of status. His father served...
Empresario Haden Edwards
Haden Edwards was one of the first Texas empresarios. His father was a senator who...
Palacio del Rio
Here’s another record-breaking San Antonio hotel–the beautiful Palacio del Rio, built in record time in order...
The HemisFair – Part 3
Today we wrap up nostalgia week for the 1968 HemisFair, a World’s Fair in...
The HemisFair – Part 2
A few more video clips and first-person accounts of the HemisFair 68, the International Exposition...