Woman on the Line
By Trey Gutierrez
Mary Irving has dedicated her career to preserving railroad history — and telling the stories of those who worked the rails
In this fast-paced world, it’s only natural for us to occasionally seek some respite. If you want to truly relax and enjoy a slow-paced getaway,…
Galveston’s history with various forms of rail — including electric railway, the railroad and street cars — is as extensive as it is captivating. At…
It’s been called the “King of Song,” can be found just about everywhere in Texas,…
There’s a real charm to hopping onboard a miniature train, from the wonder they inspire…
On March 19, 2018, accompanied by police escort, an old friend returned to El Paso…
Section 2 of an 1870 law gave the Rio Grande Railroad (RGRR) the “right, power…
When Jane Sanders decided to sell her home in North Dallas, she was in a…
While the railroad may have picked the spot, it was the faith of German Catholics…
Nestled in the grounds of Fair Park in south Dallas is an establishment that holds…
Elected as the county seat on March 10, 1891, Lubbock quickly established itself as a…
The Museum of the Big Bend, located on the campus of Sul Ross State University…
America has always had a fascination with transport, from the historic foot trails carved through…
One of my best childhood memories is walking into the family candy store and watching…
The gentle cadence of steel wheels, the smell of creosote and the faint clanging of…
Pull up a chair in the warm-toned dining room, peer out through the tall, wood-trimmed…
Scurry County preservationist Paula Hatfield’s family roots are in East Texas, but since moving to…
The first operating railroad in Texas powered forward in 1853. The newly rechartered Buffalo Bayou,…
On a desolate stretch of highway, some 75 miles southeast of Fort Stockton, a lonely…
To many, the mention of Texas history conjures up the Battle of the Alamo, cattle…
