Road to Revolution: Santa Anna’s Army Approaches
Mexico’s dictator and general, Santa Anna, was furious! Most of the citizens of Mexico...
Capitol Groundbreaking
On February 1, 1882 the first shovelful of dirt was turned, laying the foundation...
The Day the Music Died
February 3, 1959 That’s “the day the music died” according to Don McLean’s 1971...
Did You Know…Popeye the Sailor was a Texan?
Cartoonist Elzie Crisler Segar may have been born in Illinois, but Popeye the Sailor,...
The First “Texit”
The United States Declaration of Independence begins with these words: When in the course...
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...
Looking for a Spring Semester History Course?
If you didn’t really plan to spend a whole year on Texas History, Discover...
Texas Christmas Traditions – Foods for Christmas Eve
Many Texas families enjoy special foods on Christmas Eve–foods that reflect their heritage or...
Texas Christmas Traditions – International Treats
Texas celebrates a unique blend of cultures which often show up in Christmas baking....