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History · Places
Baylor University HistoryIn 1841, 35 delegates to the Union Baptist Association meeting voted to adopt the suggestion of Reverend William Milton Tryon and R.E.B. Baylor to establish a Baptist university in Texas, then a self-declared…
Culture · History
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame – Waco, TexasNo, we’re not talking about a baseball team, we’re talking about the historic Texas Ranger Division, the world-famous law enforcement agency that has been solving crimes in the State of Texas since 1823. Texas…
Facts · History
Texas State Capital – Austin, TexasIt was back in 1839 when five mounted scouts rode across the Republic of Texas, looking for the perfect spot for a new capital city. On the north bank of the Colorado River, in a central location, was a little…
History · People
The 5 Most Famous Texas CowboysThese famous Texas cowboys represent the many men whose legendary spirit helped shape the American frontier. While their heyday only spanned a short time in history, these cowboys have been celebrated in art,…
History
Texas History for KidsHere are some great resources to help teach your kids about Texas including lesson plans, field trip ideas and more!
Culture · History
The 15 Famous Texas Quotes You’ll Remember ForeverTexas is known worldwide for its folksy, friendly, down-home country language. We believe that these 15 famous quotes will go down in history as the most iconic Texas quotes.
History
HemisFair 1968 in San Antonio TexasWith great fanfare, Lady Bird Johnson along with Governor John Connally and other dignitaries opened the HemisFair in San Antonio Texas On April 6th, 1968. Later on July 4th, President Lyndon Baines Johnson…
History
The History of Dublin Dr. PepperDr. Pepper, one of the first major soft drinks, was invented in Waco, Texas by Charles Alderton in 1885. While working at Morrison’s Old Corner Drug Store, he experimented with making new drinks for the soda…
History
The History of Saint’s RoostIn 1878, the Reverend Lewis Henry Carhart had an idea to establish a town where Christian values would be promoted. Activities such as drinking and gambling were looked down upon and there were no saloons…
Featured · History
What are the Six Flags Over Texas?One thing that makes Texas special is that six governments have presided or “flown their flag” over Texas. One question we receive here at TexasProud quite often is “What are the six flags that were flown over Texas?”