"Texas: An American History" aims to balance the state's darker stories with the lighter, interesting tidbits.

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Or perhaps you do know facts about your Black Texas history. Here's a quiz to test your skills. Do you know your Texas Black history? Here's a quiz: ...

The article provides a quiz testing knowledge of Black history in Corpus Christi and Texas. The quiz covers topics such as education, sports and leadership roles. Answers to the quiz are provided ...

It has been one year since the largest wildfire in Texas' recorded history ignited in the Texas Panhandle. DALLAS — One year ago this week, the Smokehouse Creek Fire erupted in the Texas Panhandle, ...

After the founding of Austin as the capital of Texas in 1839, perhaps the most significant long-term development for the city was the opening of the University of Texas in September 1883.

More went into Texas severing ties to Mexico than settlers signing a piece of paper, guests at a Texas Independence Day program learned.