Road to Revolution: Battle of Coleto Creek
The Battle of Coleto Creek was extremely significant to the cause of the Texas...
Road to Revolution: Houston Orders Fannin to Retreat
Colonel James Fannin was a man with great potential . . . and an...
Road to Revolution: Battle of Refugio
About the same time as the Alamo was under siege, Mexico’s General Jose de...
Remembering Texas’ Role in NASA
History is not just about long-ago events. History is being made every day. I...
Texas Ushers the World into the Petroleum Age
On January 10, 1901 drillers struck oil just south of Beaumont, TX. The discovery at...
Find Fall Foliage!
Fall in Texas is more likely to include “chili” meals than “chilly” weather, but...
Quite a Light!
The Port Isabel Lighthouse was built by the United States government in 1852–a brick...
Called to Teach Convention in The Woodlands
Are you planning to attend the 2019 Called to Teach Convention in The Woodlands this weekend?I...
Which Way Tree Nominated for Distinction
I got the nicest letter last week from Ray Johnson, history enthusiast, letting me...
Need Vacation Ideas?
Are you looking for something fun to do this summer? A change of pace–hopefully...