A Texas Guitar God Once Sang About Flashy Wimps And Crazy Funerals
A Texas guitar legend redid a bluesy number about a larger than life character and a wild funeral.
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El Paso Museum of History Nominated For USA Today’s Top 10
The El Paso Museum of History recently shared the news that they have been nominated for USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers Choice Awards for “Best History Museum” for 2023.
Do You Remember When El Paso Had 3 Topless Malls?
Some of El Paso's earliest shopping malls were only partially enclosed.
The Richest City In Texas Has A Racist Past As A “Sundown Town”
The list of the 11 richest cities in Texas ... El Paso didn't make it ... includes at least one with a racist past. Sadly, not uncommon in American history.
I recently came across a list of the 11 richest cities in Texas. While they all absolutely deserve to be on the list and certainly earned their spots, one wasn't always exactly welcoming of ALL Texans.
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The Very First Plane Hijacking In America Happened In El Paso Tx.
There have been a number of airplane hijackings in American history but the very first one happened right here in El Paso.
The Gruesome Truth of How the Roman Candle Got its Name
Many people were disgusted to learn the truth behind the story of how the Roman Candle got its name.
Abandoned Airfields in the Texas Panhandle Hold Stories of Days Past
The Texas Panhandle holds so much history in the top 28 counties of Texas. It's amazing what these Texas plains have seen. Things that once were an important piece of our towns no longer exist except in fading memories and pictures.
Do You Know Why El Paso Is In The Mountain Time Zone?
The short answer is, basically, because El Pasoans don't like being told what to do.
El Pasoans Can Celebrate Hispanic Month In September And October
The timing of this particular look at the history of Hispanic Americans straddles 2 months.
El Pasoans Once Had A Front Row Seat To A Real Revolution
Political strife in Mexico is nothing new but when it sparked a full on revolution, parts of El Paso became one huge theater in which to watch it.
Want To Discover New Places in Texas? One TikTok Has You Covered
With a state like Texas, there's bound to many undiscovered people and places.
What Is Barbecue? New York Governor Gets “Grilled” for Tweet
Barbecue has been around in politics since the country was discovered, but politicians keep getting it wrong.