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...
Happy Birthday, Ninia Lilla Baird!
On May 23, 1869, Ninia Lilla Harrison was born in Tennessee. She grew up...
Texas Gangsters – Bonnie and Clyde
It was less than 90 years ago, but it was definitely a different era...
A Capitol Idea
On this day in 1888 a new capitol building was dedicated in Austin, Texas. The story...
Happy Birthday, Katherine Anne Porter!
Katherine Anne Porter was the professional name of Callie Russell Porter, born in Indian Creek,...
Two April Heroes
At least two heroes of the Texas Revolution had their birthdays in April–Erastus “Deaf”...
FREE GAME for Texas History Month!
To celebrate Texas History Month, we’ve been giving away our Texas Timeline Game …...
Famous Texans with December Birthdays
Here is a list of noteworthy Texans who share December birthdays: 1 – Mary...