Texas

How a single 18-minute assault in 1836 made Texas an independent republic

The March 1836 dawn attack where Mexican soldiers killed 189 Texan defenders in savage close combat

Former slaves bought this Texas swampland in 1865 and created Houston’s Fourth Ward from scratch

Texas’ German town that feels like a European vacation

Escape to Fredericksburg, TX for authentic German charm, historic architecture, food, wine, festivals, museums and scenic Hill Country fun.

This submarine’s first war patrol destroyed the ship that launched the Pearl Harbor attack

Mexico’s refugees built this Texas ghost town now famous for chili, hiking, and eerie ruins

We Know You’re Not From Texas If You Mispronounce These 12 Names

Everything’s bigger in Texas—including the list of town names that sound nothing like they look. With roots in Spanish, German, Czech, and good ol’ Lone Star...

How Spain’s most remote 1718 outpost became Texas’s second largest city

Fourth of July travel in Texas hits record highs

Texas Fourth of July travel is breaking records with over 5.7 million expected to hit the road, skies, and seas for in-state celebrations and getaways.

Why Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio are hot summer picks

Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio deliver summer fun with live music, river strolls, bold flavors, and events that showcase true Texas culture.

This Texas pier sits on the exact spot where a hurricane wiped out an entire amusement park in 1961

The Medieval French Colony That’s Now the Most European Town in Texas