Did you know that bagpipes, a fiddle and a bugle were prominent musical instruments being played during the Battle of the Alamo? David...

My Caller ID displayed “Bells Texas.” Though the caller left no voicemail, I wondered where this town got that charming name. Bells is in...

The rivalry between Dallas and Fort Worth started a long time ago. While the specific origins are unknown, several incidents occurred in...

The other day I was looking for quarters in my big bag of loose coins. You may have a similar bag or jar where you toss spare change from...

After the Battle of San Jacinto, the new Republic of Texas was practically unmanageable. Taming Texas was akin to breaking or training a...

Lallie had a way with words. Even as a young teen, people were impressed with his communication skills. Lallie could be trusted to...

Stuart was the rebellious son of a preacher and refused the “narrow” road. Instead, he chose the “broad way” of riotous living. Because...

Would members of Generation Z fight in the Battle of the Alamo if it happened today? Historical records indicate that one-half of the...

Do you remember sweet Pecos cantaloupes? For more than a century, the West Texas town of Pecos harvested and shipped the sweet melons...

Born a slave in 1847, Lucy would one day impact the world to a greater extent than her renowned uncle Frederick Douglass. Having already...