There’s a phrase we use and hear a lot in Texas. “Don’t mess with Texas.” It’s supposed to refer to us having a feeling of independence, grit, and self-reliance.But when it comes to books, and who gets to read them, … Continue reading →
“The Quiet Texan Behind the Oval Office: Colonel Edward Mandell House” Welcome to Episode 82 of the Hidden History of Texas, Yes, I took the holidays off and feel refreshed and ready to go here in 2026. I hope each … Continue reading →
Welcome to Episode 81 – Texas Economy in the 1850s, Cotton, Tariffs, and Boomtowns. Today’s show is a little shorter than most. I was really afraid I’d start to get political and lose my focus. TBH, I’m tremendously opposed to … Continue reading →
Courtesy Texas Water Board – https://texaswaternewsroom.org/ – West Texas sits atop some of the most geologically complex groundwater systems in the United States. Thick Permian sediments, uranium- and thorium-bearing formations, and vast evaporite deposits create a natural environment where trace … Continue reading →
WASHINGTON — Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing titled “Member Day.” Watch the full hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] I want to thank the Members for being here today to testify to … Continue reading →
Albuquerque, NM — December 4, 2025 — The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) is pleased to announce it has received the award for Best Cultural Heritage Experience from the American Indigenous Tourism Association. The award was announced on Oct. 29 … Continue reading →
Haden Edwards was an empresarrio in the early days of Texas. He was also one of the first to be accused of trying to steal an election. Haden Edwards received his empresarial grant on April 14, 1825. Like all empresarios … Continue reading →