While maps might have indicated that New Spain included much of what is now Texas, the Spanish, in fact, rarely controlled ...

Without railroads, Austin would not have become a city. The University of Texas, founded in 1883, has had a profound influence on the history of Austin. The UT Tower, completed in 1937 ...

Jan. 10, 1901, marks the historic date that signaled the beginning of the modern age of oil in the Lone Star State.

As Fort Worth passes Austin in population estimates, we match the capacity of Austin venues with Texas city and town sizes ...

Texas Land Commissioner Dr. Dawn Buckingham has announced the kickoff of the 2025 Save Texas History Essay Contest for 4th and 7th grade students. The Save Texas History Essay Contest encourages ...