Texas history

I remember hearing stories about certain places in Texas being haunted, but never entire TOWNS. Until recently, that is.

Around 1400 Texians would lose their lives in this battle that took place over 20 years before the fall of the Alamo

From a seaside camel to a squirrel with sticky fingers, here are 11 of the strangest Texas Historical Markers

This ongoing Texas feud predates the Civil War and the feud between the Hatfields and McCoys.

Texas is a common word in Norway, but you are going to be surprised what it means

This town might be the ultimate place to celebrate Leap Day.

We know Texas has lots of old bridges. However, we didn't know that the oldest bridge in Texas was THAT old--though perhaps it's not surprising.

Uncover some of Texas's ghost towns, once bustling communities that have now faded into the past. Learn about the factors that led to their creation, from railroads to mining opportunities, and discover how their legacies live on through street names and highways.

Texas is home to some of the most powerful and deadly tornadoes in the world. The deadliest in the state's history occurred on May 11, 1953.

There are literally thousands of historical markers throughout the Lone Star State.  I see them as I travel up and down the highways and streets of Texas, like these two in Nacogdoches, but, like the vast majority of travelers, I see them as a blur.