He was reportedly quoted as saying "Those Belton men are too tough for me,” a reflection of Belton’s reputation for swift and unforgiving justice.

In his latest Texas history column, Ken Bridges looks back at the attack on Pearl Harbor and Texans who served their country ...

The story of Greeks in Texas begins in 1817, whence a young Greek man named Nicholas joined the group of pirates of sea ...

The shot heard around the world, well, at least in Texas, was fired in Gonzales, a 7,000-person town about 70 miles southeast of Austin. History buff or not, Gonzales offers a surprising amount to ...

How about a gorgeous volume of old maps that helped define and develop our state, that also includes cogent historical context for each image? Your wish is our command. Just out: “Texas Takes Shape: A ...