Nestled in the Heart of Central Texas, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, in the ever-growing city of Waco, stands as the revered home of over 400 sports legends from The Lone Star State. With a dedicated mission to uphold the legacy of its esteemed inductees and the rich history of Texas sports, the Hall
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Local
In1629, walking across the barren Southwest desert of Texas and New Mexico, approximately 12 Jumano Indian capitanes arrived at Isleta,…
“I doubt if any 75 miles of more beautiful country could be found in Texas.” —G. B. Finley, Texas Highway…
Originally called El Valle Kennels and established in 1935, Barkerhaus Kennels is the oldest operational kennel in El Paso. Although the name implies a spin on the sound of a dog’s voice, Barkerhaus is actually named after founders Stephen and Frances Barker. Originally from Missouri, the Barkers moved to El Paso in 1929. Mr. Barker
Mountain Zone TV is the oldest family-operated business in Alpine, and one of the oldest in the region. In 1956, broadcast television was non-existent in the Trans-Pecos mountainous area of Brewster, Jeff Davis, and Presidio counties. And, the technology for rebroadcasting television signals did not exist yet. But that would soon change. After being discharged
Chef Kaiser Lashkari’s Himalaya Restaurant wasn’t the first eatery in what is…
Keith Glasscock, a Permian Basin oilfield worker, often spent his spare time…
Kerrville, in the Hill Country, is known for its beautiful landscapes, galleries,…
LIfe
Many of those traveling on Interstate 20 about an hour (or…
When Jake and Dorothy Roach opened their café in June of 1948, Harry Truman was president, and the latest inventions were the transistor radio and the polaroid camera. But the locals in Stephenville believe the most noteworthy invention in 1948 took place at Jake & Dorothy’s Café: the waffle fry. You’re really missing out if
What better place than the “Grooviest Venue in Historical Downtown San…
Staging the “perfect” picnic involves careful planning. One can certainly enjoy…
TSLAC
As we celebrate the centennial of Texas State Parks, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is excited to share two of our online exhibits—as you plan your next trip, check out some history. Our digitized photographs, maps, state planning documents, and more are freely accessible online from anywhere, 24/7! Every Texan who has
Features
In the heart of East Texas lies a town steeped in history and the supernatural. Jefferson, Texas, known as the “Most Haunted Small Town in Texas,” offers visitors a spine-tingling experience like no other. One way to encounter this first-hand is to book an evening to go on the Historic Jefferson Ghost Walk, where history,
