texas history

Texas "landmark" gone in a fire

The Texas Governor's mansion went up in smoke during the night. "Construction on the Texas Governor's Mansion began in 1854. Bad weather delayed construction, and the mansion opened six months behind...

Did you know that Texas was its own country at one time?

Yes, Texas was its own country for about 2 years. I think that is an interesting piece of historical trivia. Does anyone know more about this subject? I used to live there and with this knowledge, no...

Postcards From Texas: East Texas, Hwy 59

I promised another postcard from our Texas trip, so here it is. Shhhh! Just don't tell anyone I'm really not in Texas anymore. I was yesterday, however... and I jotted down a little note here and...

Interview with Mystery Writer James Lee Burke, Part Two

This is the second part of a two-part interview with James Lee Burke, one of the best living mystery writers south of the Mason-Dixon line. I interviewed him about his two new books. Jesus Out to...

2007-8 KONOS Curriculum Plans

LAST YEARIn July (2006) I sat down and worked up a preliminary KONOS Unit Schedule for the school year with high hopes that we would get everything on it completed. We did a little rabbit trailing...

Home on the Range

One of my budding photographers caught these bovines out the car window as we whizzed by yesterday. We spent a fun day on a Texas History field trip and a lot of time in the car. Maybe the next time...

Nearly 2,000 Rescued in Texas After Ike; 28 Dead

As teams continued the biggest search and rescue operation in Texas history, a new phase of the disaster wrought by Hurricane Ike was only beginning as thousands of people faced long stays in crowded...

The Battle of San Jacinto (21 April 1836)

Battle of San Jacinto (21 April 1836)Sam Houston and the meager army of Texas retreated eastward following the fall of the Alamo in the spring of 1836. The troops were becoming increasingly...