TEXAS HISTORY
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- Explore Texas History Near El Paso at Hueco Tanks State ParkHueco Tanks State Park is a gorgeous natural area near El Paso that is steeped in Texas history spanning hundreds of thousands of years.
- Goliad State Park in TexasSpanish missions, forts, and battlegrounds make history come alive for visitors who also enjoy hiking, birding, paddling, and biking.
- Budget Cuts Put Texas Volunteer Firefighters in Harms Way Fighting Texas Wildfires77% of the Texas firefighting service is provided by 30,000 Volunteer Firefighters from 1,400 Volunteer Fire Departments, and many have inadequate or no protective fire gear.
The Fulton House in Rockport is South Texas HistoryThe Fulton Mansion has peered out over Aransas Bay in South Texas for more than a century. Surviving wars and hurricanes, this home was built by stacking pine planks, yet its Victorian beauty shines on the this Texas Historical Site.- Encino Grande RV Park....Goliad, TexasEncino Grande RV Park is a perfect place to stay when visiting the Goliad County area and all the Texas history that comes with it.
Top 10 Places in Texas to Visit for Your Family's Vacation GetawayTexans believe that everything is bigger in the Lone Star State. Here are ten destinations you can take your family to eperience everything Texas has to offer.
Mustangs of Las Colinas, Cattle Drive Sculptures Celebrate Texas HistoryThe Mustangs of Las Colinas sculpture found in Irving, and the Cattle Drive sculpture found in Dallas celebrate the history of Texas. The multi-piece bronze sculptures are big, unique and well worth a visit.
A South Texas Howdy - Orange Texas Visitor CenterThe Texas Visitor Center on I-10 over the Sabine from Louisiana provides far more than rest and a place to stretch weary legs. It's educational, recreational, a requisite destination all by itself.- Texas Research PaperThis paper is about the state of Texas. It contains Texas' history, geography, attractions and more.
- Texas Folklore Festival 2008 in San AntonioJune 13th through June 15th marks the 37th Annual Texas Folklore Festival in San Antonio. This three-day event will help you to take a look into Texas history and see the cultures that make up its divine past.
- Museum of South Texas in Edinburg, TXVisit the Museum of South Texas to learn about the history of the Rio Grande Valley and Northeastern Mexico.
- Austin, Texas: a Travel GuideDespite being the most interesting center of live music in the American southwest, as well as a being center of government, technology and education in Texas, the city of Austin seems to get easily forgotten by traveler.
- Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park, TexasTexas has a long and colorful past. Learn about Texas history at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park, between Brenham and Navasota.
- Visiting Nacogdoches, Texas: A Thousand Yesterdays, Endless TomorrowNacogdoches isn't part of Texas history, it IS Texas history. It was a village before Europeans arrived in North America, was a Spanish mission, gateway to Texas for centuries, home of three Texas revolutions. It's a place with a thousand yesterdays...
- Texas Tales - Texas' First Declaration of IndependenceStory of Texas' little-known Goliad declaration, the first time Texans tried to assert their independence from Mexico.
- Texas' 10 Worst DisastersA list with dates and brief descriptions of Texas' top 10 most devastating disasters based on the author's book, "Texas Disasters" (Globe Pequot Press, 2007.)
Texas-Themed Christmas Gift IdeasThere are many quality inexpensive Texas themed Christmas gifts that you can purchase online. You can also assemble very nice homemade gifts out of readily available materials less expensively than you could buy them.- Allen, Texas Against the Dart Rail SystemAllen, TX still will not allow the Dart Rail System to pass through to other northern Texas towns. Find out why.
- University Of Texas is Set to Create a Video Game Archive - But to What End?Video games have been around for almost forty years now. Isn't it time to officially archive and document the history of video games? Univ. of Texas officials think so, but can Texans be trusted with this job?
July 4th: Independence Day Festivities in TexasIndependence Day, or 4th of July as it is commonly called, is a day of fireworks, picnics and idle days at the beach or lake. In Texas, it is a reason to party!- Summer Vacation: The Dr. Pepper Museum in TexasMoving from a local to a national soft drink icon, Dr. Pepper provides the family with a summer vacation destination.
- The Wonders of Travel in TexasAs the second largest state in the U.S., you must travel a long way to see even a small part of Texas. Its geographic variety makes this a joy. You'll need a car to go the distance, but you'll also want to spend travelling Texas the traditional way - on horseback.
- Cedar Park - The Sensation of TexasLooking for something a bit different in Texas. Check out Cedar Park, the Sensation of Texas.
Romantic Weekend Escapes in the Texas Hill CountryThe Texas Hill Country provides plenty of opportunities for romantic getaways include scenic views, beautiful accommodations, and a little bit of Texas heritage, too
Rare Severe Winter Storm Pounds Central TexasCentral and South Texas rarely sees ice or snow, but this week it got a large dose of both.
The Landmarks of Lockhart, TexasThe Barbecue Capital of Texas offers tourists more than just great grub. Lockhart is home to several historical landmarks that offer visitors a glimpse into Texas' past.
Huntsville, Texas: Final Home of the Most Famous, and Most Infamous, of TexansHuntsville, Texas is an important center of commerce for the region, a historic town with a rich history, good economy and much to offer visitors. It's also a temporary home to two very different transient populations, college students and state felons.
Texas Backroads: San AugustineOf all the history towns in Texas, few is less well known or played a more pivotal role in Texas history than San Augustine, Texas, a former Hasinais tribe settlement on Ayish Bayou in East Texas.- Blood Over TexasDrawing from Sanford Montaigne's book "Blood Over Texas," this essay asserts that now more than ever America has a solid claim to its land in the Southwest that many feel rightfully belongs to Mexico.
- Stephen F. Austin's Role in the Colonization of TexasTells the story of the first American families to settle in Texas and the hardships they endured.
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