Texas history

What happens when you have two trains colliding for a stunt? You can get this disaster.

There are only a few states that are instantly recognizable by their shape alone, Texas being the most identifiable one. It didn't start out looking that way though.

Texas history is loaded with firsts, here are 3 of the 1st "firsts" for the lone star state.

Ever wonder where the saying "Everything is bigger in Texas" comes from? It'll surprise you.

We know Texas has lots of old bridges. However, we didn't know that the oldest bridge in Texas was THAT old--though perhaps it's not surprising.

Texas is the only place in the world where you can hear it.

When you think of "north" and "south" in terms of the Civil War, you probably think of "north" as being above "south" and "south" as being east of Texas.

Texas has got a ton of cities and some of them have pretty odd names. Many have odd nicknames too.

I remember hearing stories about certain places in Texas being haunted, but never entire TOWNS. Until recently, that is.

What started out as a way to get some entertainment for inmates and employees, became a tradition that thousands upon thousands would attend.

Check out these Texas ghost towns.

Every state in the United States has its own history, its own culture, and its own geography. Something that can help mash all of those cultural aspects into one pretty mashed potato is coming up with a State Motto.