Texas History & Lore
Legendary figures, moments, and stories that shaped the Lone Star State.
Weird History: The Goat Mayors of Lajitas
In this installment of Texas’ Weird History, we explore the story behind the goat that became the mayor of the West Texas border town of Lajitas.
From the basketball court to the state legislature, these women have left an indelible mark on Texas — and culture and society at large.
The Most Notorious Texas Outlaws
Texas lore is filled with outlaws and bandits who capitalized on the lawless frontier to lead lives of crime and villainy. But who are the most notorious outlaws in Texas history? Here are our picks.
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Every American Airlines plane that lands at DFW International is arriving home.
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The ice age in West Texas sure was wild.
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How Texas built a legacy in leather.
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Plus: A look at iconic Texas locations in “Landman” Season Two.
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A look back at holidays when our state’s outsize spirit and resilience shone bright.
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Nutcrackers, candlelit pyramids, Moravian stars, and more.
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You’d better believe it.
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Plus, four stops for a haunted road trip through the Lone Star State.
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We look back at the storm that changed everything, 125 years after the hurricane of 1900.
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And where to wrangle up a waltz tonight.
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A look at the real-life Texas ranch seen in “Yellowstone” that’s larger than New York City.
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Decades before the Mayflower set sail for Plymouth Rock, colonists gave thanks in Texas.
