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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From the Texas Revolution to World War II

Texas has been squabbled about, claimed and counter-claimed, and even fought over for most of…

Taking a Trip Back in Time

Touring the West Texas World War II Museums

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow

Staying cool in the blistering Texas heat would be tough were it not for that…

Tortillas and Tradition

If you were to poll a group of Texans about what they are most passionate…

Local Loyalty – with an Epic Name

There’s no need to wonder about the company’s name, printed over the picture of a…

Ribbon of Highway Endless Skyway

“Woody Use To Live Here Too” reads the T-shirt I once snagged for $10 at…

Paddling Texas

Engage your core, steady your abdominal muscles, and push the paddle away from your body…

Just Puttin’ a Round

Its Sunday afternoon, and the final group arrives at the 18th hole. “quiet please!” signs…

LOCAL

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Abilene brings books to life

William Joyce’s picture book, Santa Calls, tells the story of a little boy named Art…

Edith W. McKanna, Scurry County’s Pioneer Aviator

Suddenly, the name Edith Whatley McKanna is big news again. It was decades ago when…

The Dutch Oven

Cooking on the Texas Frontier

A Site to Behold

Of all the places to put down roots, the “Father of Texas” Stephen F. Austin…

Panna Maria in Texas

In December 1854, a bedraggled group of peasants from Poland gathered beneath a live oak…

La Pila

Picture in your mind a watering hole … people gathered around, laughing, chatting and enjoying…

Streetcar Revival

On March 19, 2018, accompanied by police escort, an old friend returned to El Paso…

Baylor’s Browning Library Brings Poetry to the Heart of Texas

Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp, or what’s a heaven for? One…