The Authentic stories bringing to life the unique heritage of people, places, and things in Texas.
Golden hour in East Texas – when the soon setting sun illuminates the Spanish moss…
When young university student, Donna Shaver arrived at Padre Island National Seashore in 1980 from…
Words used to describe John L. Nau III include successful business executive, inspiring leader, citizen…
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…
Despite challenges and a brief printing interruption, Authentic Texas is back in print and stronger…
We’re delighted to be back in print! And, we’re as committed as ever to providing…
In March 1989, just two months into serving as First Lady of the United States,…
“Nobody in the literary world would have touched a book narrated by a ranch dog…
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is a treasure waiting to be discovered.…