Deserter! In April 1836, both Abraham Scales and John Garner were tried, convicted, and sentenced to death by firing squad for deserting...

“How universal and incessant is this practice of chewing tobacco in Texas? High and low, rich and poor, young and old chew, chew, chew,...

“Go away! I don’t buy from peddlers.” This unwelcome greeting was becoming all too frequent as Florence went door to door selling A&P...

In 1881, Texas was emerging from the horrors of Reconstruction following the Civil War. It was in that year that the old state capitol...

Do you remember the SMILE song? Someone is needing a smile from you, Someone whose clouds overwhelm the blue; And perhaps a little smile...

In 1872, the Sunday morning church services might suffer brief interruption while the men ran outside to chase away the squealing pigs...

In the 1880s, Hell’s Half Acre tarnished the reputation of Fort Worth. Rusk Street served as the heart of the famous Red Light District...

Early Texas suffered much warfare. Most people remember the battles at the Alamo, Goliad, and San Jacinto. But there were two less known...

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Texas, during the 19th Century, was not a God-forsaken place. Amidst the warfare and poverty, many preachers were drawn to the...