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Get All the Scary Details About Texas’ Haunted History on These Ghost Tours

From shootouts and Civil War battles to murders and ghost ships, these tours capture the macabre side of our state

By Amanda Ogle
October 5, 2023

How Port Arthur Became the Official Cajun Capital of Texas

By John Lumpkin
September 21, 2023

Dallas Celebrates 150 Years of Deep Ellum

By Mary Beth Gahan
September 19, 2023
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Vintage

‘Slinging’ Sammy Baugh’s Groundbreaking Football Career

By Traces of Texas
September 19, 2023

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Culture

The Austin Powwow Is a Celebration of Indigenous Heritage and Culture

By ire'ne lara silva
September 19, 2023

What’s Old Is New Again at the Texas Science & Natural History Museum in Austin

By Pam LeBlanc
September 16, 2023

The Tale of Texas Billy Mays, the GOAT of Table Shuffleboard

By Anthony Head
September 15, 2023
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History

The Rise and Fall of the Texas Prison Rodeo

By Cat Cardenas
August 22, 2023
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Museums

County Jail Museums Offer a Glimpse Into Texas’ Punitive Past

By Robyn Ross
August 22, 2023

Drive

The Historic Hotels That Housed Texas’ Most Infamous Outlaws

By Clayton Maxwell
August 22, 2023
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Vintage

What Happened to the Wild Bunch, the Most Notorious Train Robbers in the Old West?

By Traces of Texas
August 22, 2023

A New Memorial Honors Buffalo Soldiers History in San Angelo

By Becca Nelson Sankey
August 11, 2023
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First Fridays on the El Paso Mission Trail Uncover Region’s Storied Past

By James Hernandez
August 4, 2023

Looking Back to Luckenbach: 50 Years After the ‘¡Viva Terlingua!’ Sessions

By Michael Corcoran
August 1, 2023
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