Eli Whitney’s Birthday
Eli Whitney, who was born December 8, 1765 in Westboro, Massachusetts, had a very...
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Alien Invaders!
It is natural to view history from our own perspective, but we can learn...
Coronado’s Packing List, 1540
It’s amazing the things you can find on the internet. Really. And if you...
Cotton Bowl Classic
On Oct. 26, 1930 the Southern Methodist University Mustangs took the field against the...
What the Well-Dressed Explorer Wore
Though they look very dashing and cavalier in the pictures, the conquistadors may have...
Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine
If your family is outdoorsy–enjoys camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, bird watching and the like–then...
Texas Highways Magazine
This is NOT a paid endorsement, I promise. The folks at Texas Highways Magazine...
Columbus Day in Context
Today is Columbus Day. You may have noticed that Christopher Columbus wasn’t on your...
High Cotton
Autumn is the time to pick cotton in Texas. With the drought this year,...
Last Frontier Ranch Heritage Tour
Saturday, September 24, 2011 If you live in the Texas Panhandle (specifically, near Levelland...