Santa Rita and the Permian Basin
The University of Texas tried to interest oil prospectors in 2 million acres of...
How to Find GREAT Field Trips!
Whether you’re new to the Discover Texas adventure or have been with us for...
Why Field Trips are Important
Intuitively, you’ve probably known it all along. If you’re like me, most of the...
A Capitol Idea
On May 18, 1888 a new capitol building was dedicated in Austin, Texas. It...
Road to Revolution: The Treaty(s) of Velasco
Texas won its independence from Mexico at the Battle of San Jacinto on 21...
El Cinco de Mayo
“The Fifth of May” commemorates Mexico’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on...
A Most Uncivil War
In the 1830s, Great Britain ended their practice of human slavery without bloodshed, but...
Road to Revolution: An April Fool?
Here’s something to think about: Santa Anna was not always a dictator. The Mexican...
Road to Revolution: The Angel of Goliad
One concept that’s sometimes difficult to understand is that no hero is all good...
Road to Revolution: Waiting With Bated Breath
Col. James Fannin surrendered to the Mexican General Urrea on March 20, 1836 after...