Waco Mammoth Site, a Study in Texas’ Pre-history
The Waco Mammoth Site is so unique it is under consideration as a national monument in the...
Need Help Teaching Texas History?
How do you teach a subject you don’t know well, yourself? Or one you...
Road to Revolution: The Battle of San Jacinto
Houston began with approximately 1200 Texians in his volunteer army, but after the slaughter...
Quanah Parker, Comanche Chief and Statesman
On February 25, 1911 Quanah Parker died. Quanah was the son of Comanche Chief Peta...
Capitol Groundbreaking
On February 1, 1882 the first shovelful of dirt was turned, laying the foundation...
The Day the Music Died
February 3, 1959 That’s “the day the music died” according to Don McLean’s 1971...
Texas Ushers the World into the Petroleum Age
On January 10, 1901 drillers struck oil just south of Beaumont, TX. The discovery at...
Texas Christmas Traditions – Foods for Christmas Eve
Many Texas families enjoy special foods on Christmas Eve–foods that reflect their heritage or...
Saddle Up!
Before you can saddle up, you need to buy a saddle! When I displayed...
Charlie Dunn – Texas Bootmaker
Unless you’ve lived in Texas for a while, you might not realize the value...