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Recap of the Texas History Forum, "Rangers and Rogues"
From left to right, Leslie Stapleton, DRT Library director; Dr. Paul Spellman, speaker; Connie Impelman, DRT Library Committee Chairman; Dr. Stephen L. Hardin, speaker; Mike Cox, speaker. This past Sa… more →
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Calling All Smart Kids---Come To Texas To Compete For College Spots And Jobs Against Kids Who Get Right-Wing Education In Public Schools
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Neil Aquino wrote 4 days ago: The Texas State Board of Education is talking about changes in what kids learn about history and s … more →
A Better Chance to Win a House than an American had winning a country
symonsezwlky wrote 1 week ago: We’re nearing the time for the big drawing. IT’S A CHANCE TO WIN A HOME ….a nice s … more →
VISION: at the Menger
haydenleehinton wrote 1 week ago: The idea for this book came from actually staying at the Menger Hotel. The Hotel is run in conjuncti … more →
Sam Houston's final failure
rdgreen436 wrote 2 weeks ago: Yesterday, I finally finished James L. Haley’s biography of Sam Houston. My girlfriend bought … more →
The 4th of July and Historical Romance Enemy of the King
bethtrissel wrote 2 weeks ago: Happy 4th of July, a very special day. (Betsy Ross flag) My research into the Southern face of the … more →
Band Camp season!
k2images wrote 1 month ago: This Monday began several weeks of SHSU summer music camps. This week was high school leadership, d … more →
So long, and thanks for all the fish: Liveblogging final arguments at the Oliphant Inquiry
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Kady O'Malley wrote 1 month ago: Yes, it’s come to this: the curtain will rise on the last scene of the long-running drama that … more →
Are Americans Their Own Worst Enemies? Ask Chuck Norris.
halmasonberg wrote 4 months ago: From George Bush to Sarah Palin to Bobby Jindal to Rush Limbaugh and now to Chuck Norris. There … more →
Scott & Justin's Royal Rumble 1988
bigelow34 wrote 4 months ago: Royal Rumble January 24, 1988 Copps Coliseum Hamilton, Ontario Attendance: 18, 000 TV Rating: USA N … more →
A Hallowed Day For Texas! Remember the Alamo!
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symonsezwlky wrote 4 months ago: A Shrine In Texas Flag That Flew Over Alamo On This Date in History: Back in the 18t … more →
Happy Texas Indepence Day!
infamousqbert wrote 4 months ago: On March 2, 1836, Texas declared independence from Mexico. Sam Houston, who happens to have his birt … more →
03.02.09 - Monday
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Joshua James LeJeune wrote 4 months ago: Whereabouts: Philadelphia, PA Word: sacrosanct [sak-roh-sangkt] – 1. extremely sacred of invio … more →
Recap of the Texas History Forum, "Rangers and Rogues"
drtlibrary wrote 4 months ago: From left to right, Leslie Stapleton, DRT Library director; Dr. Paul Spellman, speaker; Connie Impel … more →
Sam Houston: Texas Hero and Houston’s Patriarch
snagacity wrote 5 months ago: The City of Houston is named for General Sam Houston, one of Texas’ heroes and without whom th … more →
President Obama Limits CEO Pay - INS Put On Alert
shipinthenight wrote 5 months ago: New Measure Expected to Drive Up Illegal Immigration In an attempt to gain popular support for the … more →
"To Dissolve the Union Between the State of Texas and the...United States of America"
drtlibrary wrote 5 months ago: In February 1861, Texans put themselves on a path of separating from the United States and aligning … more →
Currency during the Texas Republic
drtlibrary wrote 5 months ago: The Republic of Texas used several different forms of currency during its existence. The library ha … more →
Southwest Conference Taekwondo Fight-Offs
glowjangles wrote 5 months ago: We know Texas ain’t just about football. The University of Texas Sport Taekwondo Team will be … more →
Illegal alien invasion!
richmx2 wrote 7 months ago: Rick Casey, in the Houston Chronicle, on a previous wave of illegals in Texas: Stephen F. Austin, wh … more →
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