Many different locations have served as capitals of Texas.

The weather has played a significant role in Texas history.

The two major university systems in Texas had slow and shaky beginnings.

The annexation of Texas precipitated the Mexican War. As thousands of troops were stationed across Texas, new forts were erected and many of the older ones were abandoned or consolidated with the newer ones.

After the Civil War, six regiments of black troops served in Texas and the West.

The Act to Readmit Texas into the United States was approved on March 30, 1870.

There were 52 African American legislators in Texas during the Reconstruction period.

Cattle drives started in earnest after the Civil War.

Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom for Black Texans and one of the most important holidays observed in Texas.

The Texa Reconstruction Period was one of great turmoil and violence experienced by formerly Black Texans.

The period of Texas Reconstruction and through the early 20th century was ridden in turmoil.

Slaveowners controlled 60 to 70 percent of the wealth of the state of Texas. They not only controlled the state's politics but stood in protectio of chattel slavery which in turn led Texas secession from the Union and to Civil War.

Early-day Texas travelers had only four choices when they needed to get from one town to another walk, ride a horse, bounce along in a buggy or take a stagecoach.

The Pre-Civil War Texas frontier has a long and contentious history.

When anglo settlers arrived in Texas, the lands upon which they settled were not empty. They were occupied by Native people including Comanches, Wichitas, Tawakonis, Anadarkos, Caddos and others.

Annexation to the United States was far from automatic for Texas.

The Texas Rangers have a long and unique history in Texas.

One of the ethnic groups with the largest impact on Texas has been the Germans.

During WWII, two laminated paper balloons released on November 1944 by the Japanese "bombarded" Texas.

For Texans, the 20th century began on January 10, when oil was discovered at Spindletop.

The "Great Hurricane" hit Galveston on Sept. 8, 1900.

Irish immigrants played a large part in early Texas history.

Sam Houston was easily the most dominant figure throughout the nearly 10-year history of the Republic of Texas.

Texas rebelled against Mexico due to much discontent pertaining to the issue of slavery, political upheaval in Mexico, and Anglo-settler discontent.