The Day the Music Died
February 3, 1959 That’s “the day the music died” according to Don McLean’s 1971...
Remembering Texas’ Role in NASA
History is not just about long-ago events. History is being made every day. I...
Waterloo Chosen as Capital of Texas
Did you know that Austin was not always the capital of Texas? Several cities can...
Did You Know…Popeye the Sailor was a Texan?
Cartoonist Elzie Crisler Segar may have been born in Illinois, but Popeye the Sailor,...
Celebrating our 25th Year of Discovering Texas!
It’s hard to believe I wrote the original version of Discover Texas 25 years...
Great Gift Ideas!
Need a great gift idea that almost everybody seems to like? These two collections...
May We Suggest…?
These two collections of typically Texas Christmas stories really are exceptional…and you don’t have...
Thrilled to Announce…
May I share some great news among Texas History loving friends? Just returned from...
Our State Fair is a Great State Fair
The State Fair of Texas runs from September 29-October 22 this year featuring exhibitions,...
Texas Rangers Established
November 24 is the “official” birthday of the Texas Rangers, though the Rangers had...