Tales of Texas

Underneath the familiar 10-gallon hat was a genuine Texan, not just a character from Hollywood groomed for his world-famous role. Larry Hagman was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on September 21, 1931, and though having spent some of his childhood in California living with his grandmother, he returned to the Lone Star State and […]

When Col. Marc B. Powe’s picture appeared on the big screen before the audience at the U.S. Army’s Military Intelligence Center of Excellence, there was a stillness. Not only was he being inducted into the Hall of Fame, alongside Harriet Tubman, but he was also one of just a few handpicked intelligence officers responsible […]

If you live in Texas but not under a rock, you no doubt have heard the name Willie Nelson, if not also his numerous chart-topping country hits. One of the most recognized crooners in country music, Willie marked his 88th birthday this year. Born April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas, Willie Hugh Nelson grew […]

In the summer of 1894, an accidental discovery in Corsicana changed the course of the state’s history. Hired by the city to find water, a drilling contractor instead found an oilfield, and the first Texas oil boom began. The American Oil & Gas Historical Society explains how that oil well — which produced less […]

Born in El Paso, Rosa Ramirez Guerrero is best known as an artist, dance historian and humanitarian. Also an educator, she taught for El Paso ISD, El Paso Community College and at The University of Texas at El Paso. Throughout her efforts, Rosa placed importance on cultural awareness. “My belief was to lift the spirit, soul […]

One of the most photographed spots in Texas is its majestic State Capitol building, with its walls and dome rising tall over the city of Austin and the Colorado River. However, the location of Texas’ capital and its name went through many controversial changes during the Republic of Texas days. Known in 1810-1835 as […]