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At This Historic General Store Near Brenham, You’ll Want to Overstay Your Welcome
Like many good Texas tales, this one begins with the search for Blue Bell ice cream.
The Curious Historical Trend of Photographing Children in Goat-Drawn Carts
Given the ubiquity of cell phones today, it’s hard to believe photographers once carved out a living taking novelty pictures of kids in goat carts.
Paint Rock’s Prehistoric Pictographs Take The Daytripper Back in Time
Not every Texas town is full of obvious tourist destinations. Sometimes, you’ve got to flip a couple rocks to find the good spots hidden out of sight.
The National Park Service Gains Oversight of Marfa’s Historic Blackwell School
Marfa is set to become home to the state’s fifteenth site managed by the National Park Service following Congress’ passage of the Blackwell School National Historic Site Act on September 20.
Fort Lancaster State Historic Site Offers a Glimpse of Turbulent Times on the West Texas Frontier
Fort Lancaster still feels like it’s on the frontier. The U.S. military built the fort in 1856 during the California gold rush to protect prospectors and migrants travelling across Texas on the road linking San Antonio and El Paso.
Dave’s: A Pawn Shop Is Filled to the Brim With Historical, Eclectic, and Cryptic Artifacts
South El Paso Street in downtown El Paso is the stuff of legends, revolutionaries, rock stars, and one-of-a-kind oddities.
After Three Years, the Grass House at Caddo Mounds State Historic Site Returns
In April 2019, a devastating tornado swept through Caddo Mounds State Historic Site and the neighboring town of Alto.
The History of Glen Rose Can Be Told Through Its Prehistoric Petrified Wood
Tucked along the meandering Paluxy River and among rugged, low-slung limestone cliffs, the village of Glen Rose has long attracted travelers as a natural wonderland.
Who Was the Historic Figure Behind Texas Jack Wild West Outfitter in Fredericksburg?
Like thousands of other Texas pioneers, Virginia native John B. Omohundro headed for the Lone Star State after the Civil War, in which he had served as a Confederate scout.
Looking for a Saloon? Bandera’s Historic 11th Street Cowboy Bar Is For Sale
The owner of one of the Lone Star State’s most famous country western bars has put the venue up for sale.
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