Happy Birthday, William Lewis Moody
William Lewis Moody was a businessman successful in banking and insurance, but more than...
Tex Ritter
“Tex” Ritter was born Woodward Maurice Ritter on January 12, 1905 in Murvaul, Texas. Texas born...
Gruene, TX — The Little Town that Was, Wasn’t, and Was Again
A large number of Germans immigrated to Texas in the 1840s and found the...
Where Ya Goin’?
This is a long weekend for many Texans. Yes, I know. The yard needs mowing,...
Frontier Days at Fort Martin Scott
Big plans are in the works at Fort Martin Scott for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday September...
Escaping the Texas Heat in Cascade Caverns
So August in Texas is pretty much beastly. Keeps me on my best behavior...
Waco Mammoth Site becomes a National Monument!
It’s been a week for recognizing historical sites in Texas! First the San Antonio...
Johnny Gimble Tribute at Lukenbach, Texas
Lukenbach, Texas has enjoyed a reputation as a Country & Western music venue since Jerry...
Confederate Reunion Grounds
Confederate Veterans of the Civil War created the Confederate Reunion Grounds in 1889 as...
Liendo Plantation
When Justo Liendo began growing cotton on his 67,000 acre Spanish land grant, it...