After my first day of first grade, I asked my parents if I could dye my hair blonde. For the first time, I realized that my black Vietnamese hair stood out at the most prestigious Baptist school in

Early on July 31, 1981, State Representative Mike Martin arrived at the East Austin apartment complex where he lived during sessions of the Texas Legislature. He stepped out of his car and was struck...

Two hundred years ago, it was common to find abandoned homes and businesses across the American South with a note on the door: “Gone to Texas.” People often fled bad luck or the law.

Fort Worth proudly calls itself “Cowtown,” or “The City Where the West Begins.” Newspaper publisher Amon Carter began printing the slogan in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram masthead in 1923, and the enti...

Texas is one of the most fascinating states in the USA, combining a rich history, stunning natural diversity, and a dynamic economy. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of the second-largest st...