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Did you know that Dallas has hosted even larger fairs than the State Fair of Texas?

A deep dive into Dallas’ forgotten World’s Fair history

by Ellery Well

| October 3, 2025

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One of Texas’s largest cities hosted people across the globe at multiple world’s fairs. Learn about Dallas’ world’s fair history and the legacy it left.
Houston was founded in 1836, and in the roughly 188 years that have followed, it has seen several specters settle in to call the region home.

Haunted in Houston: 6 spots reportedly frequented by ghosts

by Sam Cohen

| October 1, 2025

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Houston is more haunted than you might think. Here are six spots reportedly frequented by ghosts. When most people think about haunted areas of the United States, they’re probably thinking about places like New Orleans, Amityville, or Estes Park, where famous ghost sightings have taken place. Houston is, as it turns out, right up there […]
Texas is coming up on its 200th anniversary of joining the United States, and there’s quite a bit of spooky history within the Lone Star State.

8 creepy facts about Texas that textbooks leave out

by Joey Held

| September 30, 2025

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From unsolved murders to unsettling origins of town names, these creepy facts about Texas will make your skin crawl.
In a city known for its sprawling highways and high rises, there is still beauty to be found in Houston. It’s in the art, architecture, gardens, cityscapes, and the bayou that runs through the city, all of which make for great photos.

The 23 most Instagrammable spots in Houston

by Rebecca Deurlein

| September 25, 2025

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If you’re looking for an eye-catching shot to up your social media game, we’ve got you covered with this list of picture-perfect spots around Houston.
While some companies may source from other states or countries, the Lone Star State has plenty of businesses that operate and produce in-house. And several of them indulge visitors who want a peek behind the curtain.

Go behind the scenes on 9 fun factory tours in Texas

by Joey Held

| September 24, 2025

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These Texas factory tours offer a glimpse into the production of some of our favorite products, including cheese, money, and baseball gloves.
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