A rewrite of Texas’ social studies curriculum is underway, with lawmakers, teachers and history enthusiasts at odds over exactly how to present the history of Texas and the United States to the ...

Caprock Chronicles explores the history of the iconic Route 66 as it passes through the Texas Panhandle on its journey from Chicago to Los Angeles.

This Bridges' Texas history column explores the legacy of John Hemphill - the state's first chief justice and a U.S. Senator.

A reexamination of the 1813 Battle of Medina and its pivotal role in shaping Texas independence This documentary by Brandon Seale uncovers the lost site of the 1813 Battle of Medina, using ...

A tiny coterie of authors have produced more than one standard book on Texas history. Stephen L. Hardin is among them. In 1989, Hardin wrote "Texian Iliad: A Military History of the Texas Revolution, ...

In 1846, at the onset of the Mexican-American War, much of what is today West Texas was embroiled in a huge dispute between the two nations — both sides claimed it as their own. When the U.S. won in ...

If you’re planning a trip to Texas, you won’t want to miss the state’s many historic landmarks. From the Alamo, the site of a pivotal battle in the Texas Revolution, to Cadillac Ranch, a quirky art ...

Texas GLO announced that a book showcasing the state's historic map collection has earned second place for the Presidio La ...