history

Meet the Ancient Texas Tree That Refuses to Die or Age

Guns in schools? Drinking and driving? Leaving cars and homes unlocked? Smoking areas for high school students? Yep, all once totally normal in El Paso and Texas in general once upon a time.

Between December, 1884 and December, 1885 ... about 3 years before Jack The Ripper did his thing in London ... 8 girls were attacked, raped and murdered in Austin, Texas.

A Texas group is working to save Texas historical sites, including one in Longview.

Ten years ago, what can only be described as the unthinkable occurred in the Lone Star State.

From musicians to business leaders, Texas has produced influential figures worth celebrating and acknowledging.

Discover the history behind Abilene's iconic red brick streets and their gradual disappearance over time.

From ancient Greek stages to Roman emperors, the middle finger has a surprisingly long and colorful history as a punchy insult.

The Texas Department of Public Safety, keeps a historical record of what these people had to say before their deaths.

Explore how ranchers in West Texas paved the way for growth, making Abilene the heart of the Big Country region.

This $500 million project will include preserving the 300-year-old Church and Long Barrack, recapturing the original mission site and battle footprint, and creating a brand-new visitor center and museum to share the site’s full story.

A church in Belton, Texas needs assistance in making sure it's history is seen by generations to come.