Texas history

Explore the rich heritage of Valentine, Texas, a charming town that began as a railroad construction site and evolved into a thriving community.

The Texas park at the center of the border battle between Texas and Washington DC is named after a confederate general who refused to surrender and instead fled to Mexico.

Texas doesn't mean the same thing everywhere ...

There are only a few states that are instantly recognizable by their shape alone, Texas being the most identifiable one. It didn't start out looking that way though.

Texas is rumored to have buried treasure in 230 different locations across the state, worth around $340 million.

Here’s a blast from the past that I hadn’t thought about in a long, long time.

Officials at the University of Texas at San Antonio believe 'Come and Take It' is associated with more than just the Battle of Gonzales.