State History
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Wally Funk leaves a legacy of firsts — and proof that dreams don’t expire
Wally Funk had a groundbreaking aviation and astronautical career. She passed away in Grapevine, Texas on July 8.
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Volunteers work to safeguard history at 140-year-old Black cemetery
Two North Texas churches are working to protect the history of a 140-year-old Black cemetery. Here’s how they’re honoring its legacy.
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All the ways you can celebrate Juneteenth in Texas
Discover Juneteenth events across Texas, from parades and concerts to educational programs celebrating Black history and culture.
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30+ years of Republican statewide rule in Texas by the numbers
By nearly every metric, Texans are worse off than they were before the GOP controlled every lever of power in the state.
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Here’s what you missed this week in Dallas-Fort Worth
Here are the headlines we’ve featured throughout the week.
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Oak Cliff’s Tenth Street Digital Museum keeps Black history alive
The Tenth Street Digital Museum is capturing the Oak Cliff district’s notable history. Here’s what you need to know.
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Robert’s Lafitte rallies community to save a piece of LGBTQIA+ history
Robert’s Lafitte is the oldest gay bar in Texas and it’s on the verge of closing down. Here’s how you can help.
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How Mary Kay Ash turned Texas grit into a global beauty empire
Mary Lisa Gavenas’s new biography, “Selling Opportunity: The Story of Mary Kay,” recounts the meteoric rise of Texas’s own Mary Kay Ash.
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Dallas’ Longhorn Ballroom is ready for its second act
The Longhorn Ballroom was an iconic venue for decades before falling into disrepair. Now, it’s back and better than ever.
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Mosier Valley family fights to resolve land dispute before park construction moves forward
A Fort Worth family has requested construction at Mosier Valley Park be temporarily halted while a land ownership issue is resolved.
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That’s a lot of dough: Mrs. Baird’s family ranch relisted for nearly $11 million
Baird Ranch in Johnson City was recently relisted for sale. Here’s everything you need to know about the historic property. If you’re from Texas, you’re more than familiar with Mrs. Baird’s bread. The Fort-Worth founded company has been baking up staple items for pantries across the Lone Star State since the early 1900s. Part of the bakery’s…
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Bond vote could bring Seminary South Library back to life
If approved, a bond proposal could help reopen Fort Worth’s beloved Seminary South Library. Here’s what you need to know.
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The history of Fort Worth-founded Mrs. Baird’s bread
Mrs. Baird’s bread began from humble origins in 1908. Here’s everything you need to know about the Fort Worth brand.
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A new era begins for Amarillo’s most cherished amusement park
Wonderland Amusement Park is under new ownership for the first time in its 75-year history. Here’s what you need to know.
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What to know about the 2026 Art Car Parade, Houston’s largest free public event
Houston’s wildest free event, the Art Car Parade, is back with 250 rolling masterpieces, 315,000 fans, and one unforgettable parade.
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The Yellow Rose of Texas: Myth vs. reality
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.
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7 times labor unions shaped history in Texas
From garnering better wages for pecan shellers to the first hotel strike in Texas, these labor unions have made a difference for their workers.
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Texas is again where the buffalo roam
Today, bison (commonly called “buffalo”) are once again thriving and providing for Indigenous people.
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The history of Texas Longhorn cattle: From Christopher Columbus to a record Fort Worth sale
Texas Longhorn cattle have a rich, centuries-long history that has led to the prestigious state icon they are today.
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7 Tejanas who shaped history
Tejanas have changed history in ways big and small for as long as we can remember. Check out these seven examples from the music world to politics.
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SFA plans to move iconic Stone Fort Museum due to upcoming development projects
SFA announced that it will be relocating the historic Stone Fort Museum due to upcoming development projects. Here’s what you need to know.
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TXST’s Wittliff Collections celebrates its legacy with ’40 Objects’ exhibit
The “Spirit of the Wittliff in 40 Objects” exhibit includes items from Cormac McCarthy and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Here are all the details.
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2 Texas schools break into TIME’s top global university rankings
TIME Magazine’s 2026 list of the World’s Top Universities included three Texas schools. Here are the 2 that made the Top 50.
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San Antonio Airport exhibit honors Tuskegee Airmen’s pioneering spirit
A new exhibit dedicated to Black aviators opened at San Antonio International Airport for Black History Month.
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Your guide to San Antonio’s 5 Spanish frontier missions
San Antonio’s culture and heritage are on full display at these five Spanish frontier missions.
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Dust off your boots: The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo rides back Feb. 12
The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo takes place February 12-March 1, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Fort Worth invests in Black history with funding approval for African American Museum and Cultural Center
On Tuesday, the Fort Worth City Council approved funding for the Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center. Here’s what you need to know.
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The history of HALL Park (+ the top 7 sculptures you’ll find there)
Spanning 162 acres, there’s plenty to see at HALL Park, including hundreds of impressive sculptures and works of art from local and national creators.
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‘Tis the season: 4 annual giving programs to support in the Houston area during the holidays
For me, it always starts to actually feel like the holiday season when I see a volunteer dressed up as Santa, ringing a bell, and asking people to drop some spare change in their bright red bucket. It’s a staple of many people’s childhoods, a fixture in the cold winter months.
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Remembering Cleo Hearn: Visionary Behind Cowboys of Color Rodeo Dies at 86
Cleo Hearn, who was known for creating the Cowboys of Color Rodeo, has died at the age of 86. Here’s what you need to know about his life and legacy. Cleo Hearn, a legend in the Texas rodeo community, died on November 9 at the age of 86. He will be remembered, among many other…
