History

Students had been pushing for the State Board of Education to adopt a new, more inclusive social studies curriculum this year. Instead, the board delayed their scheduled update until at least 2025.

El Camino Real de los Tejas is a National Historic Trail that traces back to before the start of Texas. The 2,600 miles stretch all the way from the Texas-Mexico border to Natchitoches, La. Part of the historic trail runs right through San Marcos.

The board was initially supposed to update the social studies curriculum by the end of this year.

The Grapevine-Colleyville district, between Dallas and Fort Worth, added two conservative members to its seven-member school board in May.

The Taylor City Cemetery, which dates back more than 130 years, was designated historical this week by the Texas State Historical Commission.

Huston-Tillotson’s roots date back to 1875, predating UT Austin as the city’s oldest institute of higher learning.

There are multiple tales behind a cave known as Stark’s mine in the area. It was said to be dug over 100 years ago in an attempt to find buried treasure.

Since the first celebration in 1866, Juneteenth commemorations have expanded across the country.

A proposal for a new mixed-use high-rise threatens to change Austin's iconic LGBTQ+ nightlife.

Laura Young thought she had gotten a deal. She then grew attached to the marble bust while she tried to figure out how to return it.