Today’s news
Olton Area Library Hosts Texas America250 Traveling Exhibit
Library celebrates Texas' history and independence with student activities and a pop-up display.

The Katy Dryer's Rideable Train to Open this Month
The historic Dryer development in downtown Katy will soon offer a new attraction for the community.
Nonprofit Strikes $7.1M Deal to Save Historic Garden Oaks Theater
Arthouse Houston has 90 days to raise funds to purchase the 80-year-old theater from an investment fund that planned to demolish it.
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Mar. 3, 2026
Remembering the Last Real Cowboy
The passing of a Texas legend marks the end of an era
Mar. 2, 2026
Hundreds Gather in Huntsville to Celebrate Texas Legend Sam Houston's Birthday
Annual 'Baptized A Texan' ceremony welcomes new Lone Star State residents
Mar. 2, 2026
WWII Toys and Games Teach Wartime Sacrifice
Lubbock museum exhibit explores how families used creative methods to help children understand their role in supporting the war effort.
Mar. 2, 2026
WWII Aviator from Beaumont Returning Home After 80 Years
The remains of 2nd Lt. Frank Alfred Johnstone, killed in action in 1945, are finally being escorted back to Beaumont, Texas.
Mar. 2, 2026
Arlington's 150-Year History Holds Lessons for Today
From a farming community to a gambling hub, Arlington's past has shaped its present.
Feb. 28, 2026
Historic Stone Fort Museum in Nacogdoches to be Relocated
UT System Regents approve plan to move museum for new science building at Stephen F. Austin State University
Feb. 27, 2026
American Quarter Horse Museum Renovations Progress
Amarillo museum updates exhibits to enhance visitor experience.
Feb. 26, 2026
Bush Family Home Hosts 1950s-Themed Spring Break Activities
Visitors can try retro challenges like ring toss, croquet, and more at the historic site in Midland, Texas.
Feb. 26, 2026
Dallas Library Holds Trove of Historical Treasures
The J. Erik Jonsson Central Library safeguards a remarkable collection of artifacts, from sports memorabilia to presidential documents.
Feb. 25, 2026
San Antonio's Petty House, Home to Oldest VFW Post in Texas, Marks 250 Years of America
The historic Petty House, built in 1895, has served as the headquarters for VFW Post 76 for over a century.
Feb. 25, 2026
San Antonio Public Library Hosts Oral History Workshop
Sound artist Armando Estrada to lead hands-on session on recording local culture and heritage
Feb. 25, 2026
Forgotten San Antonio Gas Station Transformed into Doggy Daycare
The historic Humble Oil Service Station gets new life as a pet lover's paradise.
Feb. 25, 2026
SFA Approves Plan to Relocate Historic Stone Fort Museum
The 1936 replica of the 18th-century fort may move off campus under university's new master plan.
Feb. 24, 2026
First Literary Club of Tyler celebrates 140 years of learning and legacy
The club founded by Anna J. Hardwicke Pennybacker in 1886 continues to promote lifelong learning and community engagement in Tyler, Texas.
Feb. 24, 2026
Reviving Oak Cliff's Historic Tenth Street District
Preservationist James McGee leads efforts to restore homes and businesses in one of Dallas' last intact Freedman's Towns
Feb. 24, 2026
New DRT Chapter Launches in Hamilton
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas open a new local branch in the city.
Feb. 22, 2026
Alamo Cannon Restored at Texas A&M Lab Ahead of 190th Anniversary
The 90-pound cannon from the 1836 Battle of the Alamo has been undergoing conservation treatment at Texas A&M University's Conservation Research Laboratory.
Feb. 22, 2026
New Brookshire-Based Trail Ride Joins Houston Rodeo Lineup
The True Western Trail Ride Association will make its debut at the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Feb. 22, 2026
Amarillo Locals Reveal City's Hidden History and Legends
From underground tunnels to family lore, residents share little-known facts about the Yellow City.
Feb. 21, 2026
Renowned Architects to Discuss New Book on Tradition and Modern Design
Curtis & Windham Architects to present "Building on Tradition" at Charleston Library Society event