history

El Paso has tons of ghosts, especially in the downtown area and I think I know why downtown has so many more than other areas. It's pretty simple really, a Hollywood cliché.

Imagine a time when the night sky was lit by towering lights—Austin's moontowers have been quietly watching over the city since the 1800s.

Amarillo’s oldest cemetery invites families to learn its history. Hear the tales of those who shaped the Yellow City at this free October tour.

Picture a time when a leader dared to challenge the church in a deeply Catholic nation—Juarez's story is as gripping as it gets.

Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe is 160 years old. It was built in 1857 and is, almost entirely, still in its original condition. It's made of adobe, has no water or electricity, is lit solely by candles and lanterns and is warmed by a simple wood burning stove.

The 70's energy crisis set the Texas oil industry up to make zillions of dollars in the 80's and the rest of the country, and the world, took notice. Rising from the ashes of 70's era inflation and financial woe, Texas was ready to party.

No, it's not Texas City, Texas; it's a small town near Dallas with a name that says a lot without saying anything. Mildly displayed toughness that is quintessential "Texas".

The New Mexico state emblem represents several different things and was a sacred symbol of the Zia Pueblo. It was "appropriated" for use on the state flag in the 1920's. The theft of the design began with the theft of a pot.

There are plenty of super old towns in Texas but this one is older than the state itself.

Zapata's story is a fascinating blend of resilience and change, forever marked by the water that now cradles its lost history.