Meet the Indigenous people of Texas
| October 6, 2025
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Despite efforts to erase Native American history in the US, there are still active tribes in Texas and efforts to recognize the state’s Indigenous history and preserve the remaining communities. Nationally, Indigenous Peoples’ Day is now celebrated on the second Monday in October—what was once Columbus Day, until 1992, when the city of Berkley, CA […]
8 creepy facts about Texas that textbooks leave out
| 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.
The fascinating history of Houston’s iconic concert venue Anderson Fair
| September 15, 2025
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In Houston, we are fortunate to have widespread live music venues of every size and catering to every taste—and grandaddy of them all is Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, an oddly named listening room that since 1970 has hosted musical legends—and it’s still going strong.
Learn all about the coastal tribes that once inhabited Houston
| August 13, 2025
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For centuries before Houston officially became a city, Indigenous tribes lived along the Texas Gulf Coast. Discover their traditions, culture, and way of life.
What’s 713 Day All About?
| July 15, 2025
Houston’s calling — and we’re answering! It’s time to celebrate the most iconic area code for 713 Day.