Texas History

Discover the hidden gems of ghost towns along Route 66—where history meets intrigue in the Texas Panhandle.

It's always sad when a business closes in the state of Texas. Especially when it's a sweet place like this.

Uncover the top five most catastrophic natural disasters in Texas history, from the Texas City Disaster to the New London School Explosion.

I remember hearing stories about certain places in Texas being haunted, but never entire TOWNS. Until recently, that is.

Something happened in Texas that almost took away Drew Barrymore.

Discover the oldest operating jail for long-term inmates in Texas, nestled in the unassuming town of Baird.

What happens when you have two trains colliding for a stunt? You can get this disaster.

Is y'all a "Texan thing," or is our Texan pride running wild again?

Ever wonder where the saying "Everything is bigger in Texas" comes from? It'll surprise you.

Texas is the only place in the world where you can hear it.

What started out as a way to get some entertainment for inmates and employees, became a tradition that thousands upon thousands would attend.

I like to think it can be summed up with the old saying; if some is good, more's better.