The Longhorn is an a legendary animal of the Southwest. Of Spanish origin, they adapted well to the treeless plains of Texas.

Jun 29, 2010 - Eric Niderost

Settlers in Texas fought first to gain independence from Mexico, and then to be annexed by the United States. This culminated in the Mexican War and U.S. statehood

Mar 18, 2010 - Walter Coffey

Bring your kayak to Texas (or rent one here) and paddle a coastal wetland past herons and ducks, or down a fish-filled river through towering pecan trees.

Mar 2, 2010 - Melissa Gaskill

The legendary Texas Rangers have patrolled the hills and plains of Texas since the early 1800s.

Feb 9, 2010 - Darla Sue Dollman

Kingsland, Texas was a popular resort town during the peak of recreational railroad travel, then a fire destroyed most of its buildings.

Feb 6, 2010 - Darla Sue Dollman

Texas pistachio is a large evergreen shrub native to southwestern North America.

Jan 25, 2008 - Robert Dailey

Lorenzo De Zavala, the first Vice President of Texas, is a little known Texas Hero who played a key role in the fight for Texas Independence.

Dec 23, 2010 - Joey Allen

Replenish your soul with a weekend retreat in Texas Hill Country.

Sep 15, 2010 - Chandra Brown

Since the beginning of the 2011 Texas fire season, Texas volunteer firefighters and the Texas Forest Service have responded to 12,362 wildfires.

Jun 22, 2011 - Darla Sue Dollman

A country suburb about 30 miles northwest of Houston, Texas, Tomball has lots to brag about and is a great place to start your hill country road trip.

Jan 25, 2011 - Brenda K. Oswalt

Looking for a great party idea? Well, the Texas Barbeque Party is a great one to consider. No need to go to Texas to do it, either.

Nov 28, 2010 - Brent Gilion

The Texas Dance Hall is the liaison between country music and Texas music.

Nov 20, 2010 - Christy Claxton

Texas won its independence in land battles, but kept it thanks to its small navy.

Mar 3, 2012 - Martin Hill

Engineering students in Texas are eligible for several scholarship opportunities.

Nov 3, 2011 - Heather Wood

Sixty-four days of intense heat have left North Texas tinder dry; now 3,000 acres are burning out of control again near Possum Kingdom Lake in West Texas.

Aug 30, 2011 - Martin Cross

The Alamo dominates the Texas past. But a reconsideration of the Goliad tragedy adds meaning and complexity to the legacy of the Texas Revolution.

Jun 30, 2011 - John Willingham

The Panhandle has the stereotypical Texan scenery where dusty fields don't seem to end and cowboys still maintain rooted traditions.

Jun 22, 2011 - Elizabeth Pelz

A step into Southeast Texas is a draw away from what outsiders may consider the typical Texan landscape.

Jun 21, 2011 - Elizabeth Pelz