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To celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of America’s founding, nine historic documents will be on tour across the US. The “Freedom Plane National Tour” is only stopping in select cities, and Houston just happens to be one of them.

A once-in-a-lifetime chance for Houstonians to see 9 historic documents up close

by Sam Cohen

| March 16, 2026

Affordability | CULTURE | Freedom Plane National Tour | historic documents | History | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | The Houston Museum of Natural Science | the National Archives and Records Administration | THINGS TO DO
Several historic documents will be on display at the Houston Museum of Natural Science from May 8-25. Here’s how to see them for free.
Roe v. Wade, the landmark case that legalized abortions in the U.S, originated in Texas in 1970. It eventually was heard by the Supreme Court and for 50 years, it was the law of the land.

Documentary explores Texas origins of Roe v. Wade

by Public News Service

| March 16, 2026

ABORTION | birth control | COLLEGE STUDENTS | Community | CULTURE | documentary | EDUCATION | EQUALITY | FAMILY | History | lawmakers | laws | LIFESTYLE | Lone Star Three | national politics | political | politics | Roe v. Wade | STATE | TEXAS | texas abortion law | TEXAS POLITICS | University of Texas at Austin
Roe v. Wade, the landmark case that legalized abortions in the U.S, originated in Texas in 1970. It eventually was heard by the Supreme Court and for 50 years, it was the law of the land.
As with many folk songs, there’s plenty of legend behind the origin of “The Yellow Rose of Texas.”

The Yellow Rose of Texas: Myth vs. reality

by Joey Held

| March 12, 2026

american history | Black history | CULTURE | Democrats | FAMILY | folk song | HARDGATE | History | LIFESTYLE | local | lore | music | myth | roots | STATE | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | The Yellow Rose of Texas
You’ve likely heard “The Yellow Rose of Texas” in some form or fashion. Learn more about the classic folk song, including what’s fact and what’s fiction.
Today, bison (commonly called “buffalo”) are once again thriving and providing for Indigenous people.

Texas is again where the buffalo roam

by Public News Service

| March 11, 2026

“Land Back” movement | american history | ancestors | animals | black freedom | black liberation | Black Liberation-Indigenous Sovereignty Collective | buffalo | central texas | CIVIL RIGHTS | Community | conservation | CULTURE | East Texas | EQUALITY | historic preservation | History | indigenous | indigenous tribes | LIFESTYLE | Lipan Apache | North Texas | outdoors | San Antonio | south texas | STATE | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | TEXAS POLITICS | Texas Tribal Buffalo Project | wildlife
Today, bison (commonly called “buffalo”) are once again thriving and providing for Indigenous people.
Texas Longhorn cattle are the official large mammal symbol of Texas, with a storied history from mingling with Christopher Columbus to a record-breaking auction in Fort Worth, plus lots of notable moments in between.

The history of Texas Longhorn cattle: From Christopher Columbus to a record Fort Worth sale

by Sydni Ellis

| March 3, 2026

american history | animals | CULTURE | FAMILY | FARMING | FORT WORTH | HARDGATE | History | LIFESTYLE | Local news | San Antonio | STATE | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | Texas Lead Story | University of Texas at Austin
Texas Longhorn cattle have a rich, centuries-long history that has led to the prestigious state icon they are today.
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