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.
Why H-E-B Is the Best Grocery Store in Texas
Texas-shaped, Texas-sized, Texas-loved.
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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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?
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Walk through the sites where Texas history was made.
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Follow this path through a century of Texas films.
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You might not get the obsession with adding the soda to everything from chili to barbecue sauce. But then you’re probably not a Texan.
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Chili is basically the state dish of Texas. Its popularity began in San Antonio during 19th-century wartime.
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These are the heroes of Texas’ best stories — true or not true.
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Georgia O’Keeffe’s obscure years in the Panhandle were radically formative for the young artist.
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The Texas Rangers are iconic, larger-than-life figures in our state’s history. But do you know the full story?
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Where to go see cowboys strut their stuff and show off their tricks.
