Texas History & Lore
Legendary figures, moments, and stories that shaped the Lone Star State.
Why H-E-B Is the Best Grocery Store in Texas
Texas-shaped, Texas-sized, Texas-loved.
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.
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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Texas wouldn’t be Texas without the Germans. Here’s how one country’s immigrants shaped the state’s history.
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How a single crop helped build a sense of community in Aurora.
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When you think of Texas beaches, you may not think of surfing. But the state has a rich and loyal history dedicated to the sport.
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There was once a time you could ride the rails from Sherman to Marfa.
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A group of French, Belgian, and Swiss settlers attempted to create a utopian society in present-day Oak Cliff in the 1800s. Here’s what happened.
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From cotton to cattle, the story of Texas has always been a story about the land.
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German immigrants helped build Texas. Today, their distinctive dialect is slowly dying out.
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It took guts to drill for oil in the early days, but striking black gold was worth risking everything.
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When Willie Nelson returned to Texas from Nashville, he found a musical community that would help launch a movement.
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Learn how this Texan’s naval career brought him to a leading role in World War II’s Pacific theater.
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Rockabilly was born out of a collision between rhythm and blues, Western Swing, big band influences, and Texas blues.
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Mum’s the word, but where did that word come from?
