‘Old Hickory’ tries to buy Texas from Mexico
Col. Anthony Butler strutted like a peacock out of the White House on Aug. 7,…
Author Bartee Haile
No Texas senator served longer than Sheppard
A century ago this week on July 27, 1918, Texas Democrats had one and only one…
Home run hitter had humor
Nolan Ryan was one out away from pitching his second no-hitter in as many months…
Abolitionist’s impossible dream wrecked by reality
With the publication of this column, “This Week in Texas History” is officially 35 years…
Newspaper plays down town’s tough reputation
Ignoring the fresh graves that dotted boothill, the Tascosa Pioneer had the nerve to claim…
Sam Houston’s son takes brief Senate bow
Exhausted by three exciting weeks in the United States Senate, 86 year old Andrew Jackson…
Outcast Chinese found new home in Texas
A Southern Pacific special pulled into the San Antonio train station on June 15, 1917, and…
Preacher built airship according to scripture
An East Texas preacher applied for a patent on May 31, 1901 for his scripture…
‘Taking the waters’ at Texas health spas
Returning home from a trip to Texas’ leading mineral water resort, a Marlin man issued…
Connally began his climb on the bottom rung
A young naval officer from South Texas destined for his own brand of greatness was…