The Day the Music Died
February 3, 1959 That’s “the day the music died” according to Don McLean’s 1971...
Capitol Groundbreaking
On February 1, 1882 the first shovelful of dirt was turned, laying the foundation...
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...
Cowboy Hats – Made in Texas
As I was preparing for my trip to Fort Worth, one of many errands...
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...
Lucchese Boots
Samuel James Lucchese–bootmaker, son of a bootmaker, grandson of a bootmaker–was born November 9,...
The Tumultuous Election of 1860
The first Tuesday of November is usually Election Day, a day when free citizens...
Of Bats and Bram Stoker
On the last day of October, it seems appropriate to post something with a...