Texas History

Discover the hidden gems of ghost towns along Route 66—where history meets intrigue in the Texas Panhandle.

Discover the Texas hand gestures that every newcomer should master to fit in seamlessly with local culture.

It’s one of Texas’s most iconic songs—but it was too fun for WWII Britain. Learn why the BBC pulled it off the air

Uncover the top five most catastrophic natural disasters in Texas history, from the Texas City Disaster to the New London School Explosion.

Yes, 6 Flags Of Texas is an amusement park but do you know where that name came from and what those 6 flags are?

Many tragic tales have happened in Texas. Some have been turn in songs; here are songs all about spooky & creepy events in Texas past.

Texas's Christmas celebrations have a rich past, featuring unique traditions like strong eggnog and tamales galore.

Texas has voted Democrat in nearly every presidential election prior to 1980. What made the drastic shift to red in the Lone Star State?

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

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