Texas History

A new book tracks both the racist policies that affected recovery and how the city’s West Side showed its resilience.

HB 2497 would create a public history program using Texas’ founding in 1836 as the focal point for its story of a state of rugged individualists.

Historical and legal precedents make it clear that Texas could not leave the Union — at least not legally.

From Texas Standard:The American West isn’t a fixed idea; its scope and definition can change depending on whom you ask. So how does Texas fit into it?…

Susan Morrison was two years old when her dad left.Her mother, Eleanor, was left to care for Susan and her two siblings. The experience led Susan on a…

City Council members voted today to rename the South Austin road some believe was named for José Antonio Menchaca to reflect the correct spelling of his…

From Texas Standard.On October 2, 1989, the Texas Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the state’s school finance system was unequal. The case was…

Texas history is already full of pretty rowdy tales. But one Austin-based author decided to make it a little rowdier with a work of historical fiction…

From Texas Standard.It’s time once again for what they call the most exciting two minutes in sports. The 144th running of the Kentucky Derby will happen…

From Texas Standard.This is the third story in a three-part series about HemisFair ’68. For part one, click here. For part two, click here.Today, if you…