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Events · History
The “Treaties of Velasco” CelebrationJourney back to the incredible summer of 1836 and events were exciting along the shores of Port Freeport (formerly the Brazos River) at the Gulf of Mexico. A new nation had just signed the Treaty of Velasco at…
Culture · History
Why is Texas called the Lone Star State?Texas is called the Lone Star State to represent the long history of independence. In 1836, Texas won independence from Mexico and stood as an independent republic. In 1838, the Texas Senate commissioned a new…
Culture · Events
Lone Star Percussion Closed: The End of an EraLone Star Percussion closed its business permanently on On October 1, 2022, with no warning or notification to customers. Sadly, the percussion industry experienced the end of an era.
Events · History
The Texas History Timeline – 50 Events that Shaped TexasTexas has a long and fascinating history which is partly what makes it such an interesting state. We’ve compiled a timeline of the 50 most significant historical events that shaped the great state of Texas.…
Culture · History
50 Songs About Texas That You’ll Never ForgetSongs written about Texas seem to have it all: love, heartache, adventure, and a ton of state pride. And, boy, are there are a lot of them with roughly 4,000 songs written about Texas. With tracks ranging from…
Events · History
The 10 Most Significant Events in Texas HistoryTexas has a long and vibrant history which is detailed in our Texas history timeline. If we were forced to summarize Texas history into 10 events, we’d say these are the most significant events that make Texas…
Events · History
Bonnie and Clyde – The Texas Crime SpreeAlthough it’s been over 85 years since their deaths, Texas-born Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow are still among the most infamous couples in American history. The multi-state Borrow Gang crime spree included…
History · Places
Columbus Texas HistoryColumbus was first settled in 1823 by members of Stephen Austin’s colony. It is located some fifty miles from the mouth of the Colorado River. The town was established at the site of an Indian village called…
History · People
Frank W. Johnson (1799-1884)Frank Johnson performed a leading role in the Texas Revolution. In the years before his death in 1884, he also recorded many of these early events, which were later published in his book, A History of Texas and Texans.
History · Places
The History of University of TexasThe University of Texas is a public university located in Austin, Texas. Founded in 1883, its campus is located just north of the Texas State Capitol. With over 50,000 undergraduate and graduate students and…
History · Places
The History of University of North TexasThe first classes at what is now the University of North Texas were held in 1890, on the second floor of the B. J. Wilson hardware store. The store was located on the northwest corner of the Denton county…
History · Places
The History of University of HoustonThe University of Houston began as Houston Junior College. On March 7, 1927, trustees of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution that authorized the…