General George A. Custer in Texas
This building on the University of Texas campus has always held special interest for...
Early Texas Trails – Trammel’s Trace
One of my favorite things about history is that you never finish learning all...
Early Texas Trails – El Camino Real de los Tejas
El Camino Real de los Tejas – the Royal Road of the Tejas ...
Oil!
On June 9, 1894 workmen from the American Well and Prospecting Company went to...
The Battle of Walker’s Creek
On June 9 tiny Sisterdale, TX remembers the anniversary of the Battle of Walker’s...
A Capitol Idea
On this day in 1888 a new capitol building was dedicated in Austin, Texas. The story...
Two April Heroes
At least two heroes of the Texas Revolution had their birthdays in April–Erastus “Deaf”...
Texas Becomes the 28th State in the Union
Texas was an independent nation from March 2, 1836 until December 29, 1845....
Stephen F. Austin, Father of Texas, Dies
Weakened by his captivity in Mexico City, Stephen F. Austin died on December 27,...