In the surprisingly cool green hills of Central Texas, Fredericksburg has become the getaway spot for escapees from Austin, San Antonio and much farther afield.

Nov 20, 2008 - Glenn Kaufmann

One Educational Researcher breaks down textbook protocol and production, past and present, as well as how and why Texas gets so much attention and input

Jul 24, 2011 - jeremy Shapiro

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

Feb 9, 2010 - Darla Sue Dollman

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

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

Nov 20, 2010 - Christy Claxton

Protecting Texas' historic and prehistoric places follows a standard methodology based on federal, state, and local regulations.

Jul 2, 2009 - Jeremy Mangum

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

Jun 21, 2011 - Elizabeth Pelz

Explore the rich Texas-German heritage by experiencing the colorful, festive and traditional Oktoberfest festival held annually in Fredericksburg, Texas.

Sep 25, 2010 - Larry Darter

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

Getting in touch with local roots often means traveling to the outer edges of the metropolitan areas and along the country roads.

Jun 2, 2011 - Elizabeth Pelz

Analyzing the habits, customs, and decline of the Karankawa Indian civilization formally located in the southern coastal region of Texas.

Jan 28, 2011 - Ethan Rice

Like nature? Like culture? Then you'll have a ball in the heart of Texas.

Dec 19, 2008 - Sara Wittenberg

In 1691, the Spanish reached the temple mound site of the Caddos in Texas and were welcomed by greeting of "tejas," a Caddo word meaning "friends."

Mar 21, 2006 - Mary Trotter Kion

The Texas Renaissance Festival (or TRF as it's known) in particular, is located in a lushly wooded area of Plantersville, TX and it runs during the weekends in the fall.

Jan 12, 2010 - Alexis Garrett

Carnival Cruises and Royal Caribbean offer four and five day or one week cruises to the Western Caribbean and Mexico from the Port of Galveston, Texas.

Jul 23, 2008 - Sharon Cheung

A look at the attractions and character of an interesting old German town in the Texas Hill Country about 78 miles west of Austin and 70 miles north of San Antonio.

Jul 2, 2008 - Carroll Trosclair

Traditionally, Texas' Civil War experiences excluded those of black slaves even though they were also first-hand witnesses.

Apr 14, 2009 - Ron Goodwin

If you or someone you know is considering a move to Frisco, Texas, then this text will provide the critical information needed to make an informed decision.

Mar 20, 2009 - Ryan Haskell

Thanks to donations of both money and distinguished art collections from a gusher of oil-money philanthropists, Houston's art scene is among the USA's richest.

Oct 12, 2007 - Connie Emerson

Until the 1930s people believed Native peoples had lived only a short time in North America. That changed with the discovery of the Folsom point.

Aug 27, 2010 - Lee Ann Forrester