Dr. Jim Bruseth: Archaeologist Extraordinaire

For almost a half-century, he’s crisscrossed the state as sort of a “detective,” gathering artifacts…

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The History of the “Dinosaurs” of Glen Rose

Established by George Barnard as a trading post in 1849, Glen Rose is located at…

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The Arrowhead

It’s quite an amazing experience to run your fingers over an area of dirt, sift…

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THIS ISSUE

Ancient Life on the Texas Prehistoric Trail

Many people are surprised to learn that in various prehistoric eras much of Texas was…

Meet Rock Star Clark Wernecke

Many people spend a small fortune to spend an evening with a musical rockstar; in…

Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum

Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum is one of Central Texas’ preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Located in Waco…

Out on the Range

As the official repository for the records of the government, the Texas State Archives are…

New York Hill Restaurant

Many of those traveling on Interstate 20 about an hour (or 70 miles) west of…

Ancient Bones

Keith Glasscock, a Permian Basin oilfield worker, often spent his spare time searching the windswept…

Dr. Eileen Johnson: Leaving a Legacy

In the late 1800s, cattlemen and settlers entered Lubbock County along trails that followed the…

Dinosaurs and Ancient Peoples of Far West Texas

As its name would imply, the Museum of the Big Bend provides an excellent introduction…

Finders Keepers at Fossil Park

Tucked away deep in the landscape just beyond the western edge of Mineral Wells is…

LIFE

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Kolache or Klobásník?

Texas is well known for its diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds, so travelers can find…

Picnic on the Prairie

Staging the “perfect” picnic involves careful planning. One can certainly enjoy takeout at a local…

The Legendary Lubbock Libation

Texas is known for many iconic foods and food groups: barbecue, breakfast tacos, chili, chicken…

The Tallest Lighted Art Piece in Texas

Driving into downtown Odessa one sees a bright white object rising from the flat landscape…

Riding the Rails

America has always had a fascination with transport, from the historic foot trails carved through…

Thru the Lands of America’s Ancient History

Start planning and mapping now, and in 2029 you’ll be fully prepared for a cross-country…

Serving Up History with Comfort Food

When planning a road trip during the 1920s, travelers had to do some careful planning. …

March to Victory

By rule, Texas six-man football games end when one team leads by 45 or more…

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Elegance on the Bay

Sitting prominently along Aransas Bay in Rockport, the Fulton Mansion has stood tall and majestic…

Sideoats grama: Official State Grass of Texas

Texas was among the earliest of the nineteen states that have designated an official state…

Official State Sea Turtle of Texas

In 2013, science teacher Katie Blaser led the “Green Team” of fourth graders at Galveston’s…

Pilgrimage to the Cross Plains of Robert E. Howard

Pilgrimages. Throughout history people have traveled great distances to visit the places connected to the…

Guadalupe Bass

The Guadalupe is a perfect Texas icon: it’s unique, it’s strong, and it’s a survivor.…

Texian Valor

There is a huge struggle underway to create a space in the urban landscape of…

Hunting Holly in the Hub City

It took Lubbock, Texas, a while to appreciate the merit of that hometown kid with the…

True Blues

Folks in Navasota may be “singin’ the blues,” but it’s not because they’re in despair.…