Songs written about Texas seem to have it all: love, heartache, adventure, and a ton of state pride. And, boy, are there are lot of
The University of Texas is a public university located in Austin, Texas. Founded in 1883, its campus is located just north of the Texas State
The first classes at what is now the University of North Texas were held in 1890, on the second floor of the B. J. Wilson
The University of Houston began as Houston Junior College. On March 7, 1927, trustees of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board of Education unanimously
An act of the 27th Legislature in 1901 founded the Girls Industrial College as a public institution. Classes first started in 1903. The school’s name
Authorized by the Texas Legislature in 1899, Southwest Texas State Normal School opened its doors in 1903. Over the years, the Legislature broadened the institution’s
The call to open a college in West Texas began shortly after the arrival of settlers in the area in the 1880s. In 1917, the
Texas Christian University was founded by East Texas brothers Addison & Randolph Clark, together with the support of their father Joseph A. Clark. The Clarks
Planning for a public institution for higher education in Texas can be traced back to the early days of the Republic of Texas and, more
Although officially chartered as Southwestern University in 1875, the school’s roots extend back to 1840, making it the oldest institution of higher learning in Texas.