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.
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.
From the basketball court to the state legislature, these women have left an indelible mark on Texas — and culture and society at large.
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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?
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Tradition is what binds us together. If you’re looking at colleges this fall, learn about your potential schools’ favorite traditions.
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We’d all still be doing math in our heads.
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The names of Texas’ rivers are etched into the history of the American West.
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What could make the triumphal story of Texas’ first settlers better — except for making them sing and dance?
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A few places to pay your respects.
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Can you say Bexar, Boerne, Bowie, and Buda?
