Texas is one of the few states that were once independent countries, and is quite proud of that. But just 16 years after ...

Texas is a state built on independence, industry, and expansion. It was its own republic before joining the U.S. in 1845 and ...

The path toward equity in Austin education is long and fraught. Efforts to create fair learning opportunities for all children continue to this day.

Thought to be the first female property owner of The Old 300, she traveled from Missouri to Kentucky before eventually settling in the Jackson Creek area ... Texas Revolution, the Republic, and ...

President Donald Trump has refused to rule out military coercion to acquire Greenland and the Panama Canal, and he suggested ...

Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every ...

This area is known for its variety of dining ... The U.S. annexed Texas as the 28th state on Dec. 29, 1845. Today, guests can take a self-guided audio tour or schedule a guided tour to see the ...

It's a significant bet on the future of downtown Dallas as some other companies leave the area, with many pulled ... Jackson Walker has grown into Texas' largest law firm, with more than 500 ...

In 1845, he was transferred to General Zachary Taylor’s forces in Corpus Christi as the United States prepared for the admission of Texas into ... defenses in the area, he was put in charge ...

Sent weekly from the heart of Turtle Island, an exploration of Indigenous voices, perspectives and experiences. During his inauguration speech on January 20 — a speech with many chilling parts — ...

Thurston County’s Black history reaches back to the earliest days of American settlement. The United State Census sheds ight on their history.