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The Forgotten Stories of Pro-Union Texans Recall a Tumultuous Time

Before the Civil War, Texans were divided about joining the Confederacy

By James L. Haley
October 29, 2020

Houston Dancer Lauren Anderson Reflects on the Progress of Ballet in Texas

By Sabrina LeBoeuf
October 29, 2020
A woman stands inside a restored courtroom with rich, dark wood chairs and floor to ceiling windows

San Augustine’s Architectural Gems Celebrate the Town’s History

By Gary Borders
October 29, 2020

The Untold Stories of 3 Mighty Women in Texas History

By Clayton Maxwell
October 29, 2020

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Photos of birds, plants, and signs seen though the lens of binoculars

Making Music with Birds in Marfa

By Melissa Gaskill
October 22, 2020
A brick building at night

From a Bank to a Bed-and-Breakfast in Small-Town Bartlett

By Jac Darsnek
October 14, 2020
A group of songwriters attend the songwriters school at the Kerrville Folk Festival in 2017. Photo by Will van Overbeek.

Festivals

Through Donations and Technology, Kerrville Folk Festival Adjusts to Survive the Pandemic

By Joe Gross
October 10, 2020
Photo of grave marker with the words Buddy Holley on it

My Favorite Texas Trip: Two Instrumental Guitarists Tour Through Far West Texas

By Eli Winter
October 7, 2020
Texas flags fly above a line of cars next to Fletchers State Fair Corny Dogs stand

In Search of Fried Oreos at the Big Tex Fair Food Drive-Thru

By Roberto José Andrade Franco
September 30, 2020
A picture of Laverne Brackens in an orange shirt smiling in front of a large quilt

How One Fairfield Woman is Keeping African American Quilting Traditions Alive

By DaLyah Jones
September 24, 2020

History

A Not Completely Serious 19th-Century Portrait

By Traces of Texas
September 24, 2020

Books

Writer Bryan Washington Brings Another Side of Houston to Life

By S. Kirk Walsh
September 24, 2020

Jacob Janda Preserves History and Memories in Giddings With Custom Gravestones

By Lisa Bubert
September 24, 2020
Beverage signs at a Gulf store, including Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper, Budweiser and 7 Up

History

Vintage Beer Signs Celebrate Texas’ Past

By Dave Dalton Thomas
September 24, 2020
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