History
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The history of Fort Worth-founded Mrs. Baird’s bread
Mrs. Baird’s bread began from humble origins in 1908. Here’s everything you need to know about the Fort Worth brand.
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The Yellow Rose of Texas: Myth vs. reality
You’ve likely heard “The Yellow Rose of Texas” in some form or fashion. Learn more about the classic folk song, including what’s fact and what’s fiction.
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7 times labor unions shaped history in Texas
From garnering better wages for pecan shellers to the first hotel strike in Texas, these labor unions have made a difference for their workers.
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The history of Texas Longhorn cattle: From Christopher Columbus to a record Fort Worth sale
Texas Longhorn cattle have a rich, centuries-long history that has led to the prestigious state icon they are today.
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The historic all-female pit crew & other trailblazing Texas Motor Speedway women
There had never been an all-female pit crew in a NASCAR event until a 2003 race at Texas Motor Speedway made history. Learn how it all unfolded. The pit crew is the glue to keeping a race car driver together. When a racer enters the pit, the crew works in incredible unison, changing tires, adding…
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How the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo went from 2,000 people to millions of visitors in less than a century
From 2,000 attendees to millions: How the Houston Rodeo became bigger than Texas The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is known for two things: creative food combinations and a genre-diverse concert lineup that ranges from R&B to country. Of course, there’s the predictable lineup of rodeo events: barrel racing, bull riding, mutton bustin’, and steer…
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How a railroad changed everything: Exploring the history of Houston’s Asiatown
In Houston’s Asiatown community, a sign outside of grocery store Welcome Food Center encourages patrons to “shop small, eat happy.” The front doors sport signs that spell out “shop well, live well” in Chinese and English letters. Many know this community as Chinatown—but what it’s called depends on the generation of the person speaking about…
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San Antonio Airport exhibit honors Tuskegee Airmen’s pioneering spirit
A new exhibit dedicated to Black aviators opened at San Antonio International Airport for Black History Month.
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Houston’s Freedmen’s Town: How to save what’s left
Houston’s Freedmen’s Town stands as a testament to freedom, resilience, and self-determination. Here’s how visitors can help preserve its legacy.
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Your guide to San Antonio’s 5 Spanish frontier missions
San Antonio’s culture and heritage are on full display at these five Spanish frontier missions.
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‘Tis the season: 4 annual giving programs to support in the Houston area during the holidays
For me, it always starts to actually feel like the holiday season when I see a volunteer dressed up as Santa, ringing a bell, and asking people to drop some spare change in their bright red bucket. It’s a staple of many people’s childhoods, a fixture in the cold winter months.
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Meet the Indigenous people of Texas
Despite efforts to erase Native American history in the US, there are still active tribes in Texas and efforts to recognize the state’s Indigenous history and preserve the remaining communities. Nationally, Indigenous Peoples’ Day is now celebrated on the second Monday in October—what was once Columbus Day, until 1992, when the city of Berkley, CA…
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A deep dive into Dallas’ forgotten World’s Fair history
One of Texas’s largest cities hosted people across the globe at multiple world’s fairs. Learn about Dallas’ world’s fair history and the legacy it left.
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8 creepy facts about Texas that textbooks leave out
From unsolved murders to unsettling origins of town names, these creepy facts about Texas will make your skin crawl.
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Opinion: The South’s Sunday Night Football: How dare Texas, US downplay its lynching history
Texas overlooks the era when racial terror lynchings were not only tolerated, but celebrated, in communities across the state.
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5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.
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From New Orleans to Houston: Hurricane Katrina survivors reflect 20 years later
When cooking a New Orleans staple like gumbo, the first step is to make the roux, a process that requires the cook to meticulously stir a combination of flour and fat. The kitchen becomes hot and steamy as the mixture begins to boil, a savory and earthy scent setting the tone for a perfect stew.…
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Learn all about the coastal tribes that once inhabited Houston
For centuries before Houston officially became a city, Indigenous tribes lived along the Texas Gulf Coast. Discover their traditions, culture, and way of life.
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The guerrilla campaign to save a Texas prairie from ‘silent extinction’
Students and naturalists have been sneaking onto private land to extricate threatened native plants: “This is a war between us and the developers, and nobody’s calling uncle.”
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Why are there so many man-made lakes in Texas—and are there any that are naturally occurring?
There are thousands of lakes in Texas, but contrary to popular legend around the state, not all of them were created by humans.
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Sam Houston: 9 facts about the city’s namesake (including when he ran away & was adopted by a Cherokee chief!)
The city of Houston is named after Sam Houston, the first president of the Republic of Texas. Discover more about this colorful character.
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7 most notorious true crime cases in Houston history
From serial killers going on multiple rampages to inner-family drama leading to staged burglaries, these true crime cases rocked the Houston area.
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Juneteenth in Houston: From 1865 to 2025
This Juneteenth marks 160 years since the Emancipation Proclamation reached Texas. Learn how the holiday has evolved and what Houston events to attend.
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Dallas celebrates Reverchon Park’s renovated baseball field
Reverchon Park’s ceentury-old baseball field reopens after stunning renovation, blending historic charm with modern amenities for future generations of players.
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The oldest buildings in Houston that are still standing
We’re taking a tour through time, exploring some of the most historic buildings in Houston. Which ones have survived as the city evolves?
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Here are 7 of some of Texas’ most strange laws
If you’re tuned into Texas politics, it probably doesn’t surprise you that the state has laws that don’t make any sense in 2025. There must’ve been a time when making laws was fun and easy and state leaders, as well as city governments, started throwing any rule to the wall to see if it stuck.…
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6 legendary Texas animals (and the stories behind them)
Learn about some of the most legendary Texas animals, from college mascots like Bevo and Reveille to long-gone mammals memorialized in time.
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Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the start of Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture, and education.
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6 significant Texas sites connected to the Underground Railroad
While many enslaved people headed north to Canada, an alternate path sought freedom via a different route, traveling through Texas and into Mexico.
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The 12 oldest buildings in Dallas-Fort Worth
The Dallas-Fort Worth area has nearly 200 years worth of history—and architecture—to draw from. Which early buildings are still intact today?
