Much has happened since Beaumont was established on the Neches River in the nineteenth century. An economy that once focused on the intermodal connection of…
Be it a witty euphemism or a roundabout slap in the face, describing a county jail’s occupants as “comfortably lodged” evokes intriguing thoughts about jailhouse…
Golden hour in East Texas – when the soon setting sun illuminates the Spanish moss and the nighttime hum is getting ready for the serenade.…
This summer the Texas Coffee Company is celebrating its 100th Anniversary and has created a video of the company that highlights the history, people, product and…
Wanna get away? Of course you do—we’ve all been a bit stir crazy! The question is how to travel safely. Many Texas Historical Commission (THC)…
Forest Trail Region
Discover why East Texas is Amazing
Spanning 35 counties from the Oklahoma-Arkansas border to the Gulf of Mexico, the Forest Trail Region offers national and state forests, a rich diversity of cultures, and communities with histories related to railroads, sawmills, and oil.
Much has happened since Beaumont was established on the Neches River in the nineteenth century. An economy that once focused on the intermodal connection of…
Tyler and roses are permanently linked in the minds of Texans. According to The Handbook of Texas (TSHA), the first recorded sale of rose plants…
Precision dance teams are a thing in Texas. They enhance sporting events and represent schools in parades and performing arts halls. They make it look…