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When young university student, Donna Shaver arrived at Padre Island National Seashore in 1980 from…
It’s an odd-looking set of buildings. A single story convento and a broken church (it…
The San Jacinto Monument is a towering tribute to a spectacular military triumph. The Battle…
There are a limited number of “official” Texas state historic sites, but every downtown has…
How well do you know Texas? Test your knowledge of Texas history and heritage in this interactive quiz.
Wanna get away? Of course you do—we’ve all been a bit stir crazy! The question…
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has among its archival holdings collections that document…
Monti Goodin sits in the kitchen of her home located just down the road from…
When you step onto the grounds of Fort McKavett, you are met with a sense…
Texas has an impressive collection of historic properties and sites that offer a glimpse into…
Several years ago, I logged many miles driving back and forth between Fort Worth and…
If you have ever cruised one of Texas’ quaint downtowns on any given major holiday…
“Woody Use To Live Here Too” reads the T-shirt I once snagged for $10 at…
Beginning in the 1840s, the proliferation of faith-based colleges and universities in Texas — and…
A Dallas real estate tycoon who never had the chance to attend college and his…
What better place than the “Grooviest Venue in Historical Downtown San Angelo” to receive recognition…
There’s no need to wonder about the company’s name, printed over the picture of a…
The Guadalupe is a perfect Texas icon: it’s unique, it’s strong, and it’s a survivor.…
Kerrville, in the Hill Country, is known for its beautiful landscapes, galleries, boutiques and rivers.…
Pilgrimages. Throughout history people have traveled great distances to visit the places connected to the…
It’s a somewhat-hard-to-find oasis in the shadow of downtown San Antonio, but those who do…
Chef Kaiser Lashkari’s Himalaya Restaurant wasn’t the first eatery in what is now known as…
On the rugged verge of the caprock in Briscoe County, visitors will find some of…
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