The Pine Street Shootout of 1884 Repeats Itself
Get ready for a gunfight in downtown Abilene on Saturday. This is a recreation of the infamous gunfight on Pine Street in 1884, and remember wear earplugs.
History
It’s In Almost Every Kitchen in Texas and It Might Disappear Soon
Most analysts believe Tupperware will not survive 2023.
This is hard to believe. Tupperware surged during the Covid epidemic as more people were cooking at home. During its heyday, Tupperware deployed a very successful sale model with representatives holding parties in customers' homes to demonstrate and sell the parties.
Fort Concho Buffalo Soldiers Finally Get Fitting Memorial
Buffalo Soldiers were a vital part of the taming of the West. The countless selfless contributions of soldiers of color, who fought and died for a country that didn't always treat them very well, can never be fully measured.
What Does It Mean If You See A Texas House With Two Front Doors?
Until recently, I never heard of a house with two front doors. Whenever I have seen a home with two front doors, I naturally assumed it was a duplex or multi-family dwelling. A recent visit to a friend whose parents live in an old Texas farmhouse changed all that.
Authors Say We Should “Forget the Alamo”
A new book on the history of the Alamo says we have been telling the wrong version of the story for over 200 years.
“Forget the Alamo” is a new book by authors Bryan Bur
History Will Be Made Tonight At This Historic Ball Park
Regardless of which team wins game 3 tonight, of the 2016 World Series, Wrigley Field will be the scene of history in the making.
‘Vikings’ Season 2 Premiere Clips: Ragnar and Rollo Fight a “Brother’s War”
The 'Vikings' of History's namesake will be back to raid, pillage and plunder a second season beginning February 27, but before they do, they may need to settle some differences of their own. See Ragnar Lothbrok take on his brother Rollo as opposing armies clash in the first clips from 'Vikings' season 2 premiere "Brother's War"!
Native American Celebration Is Wednesday
Angelo State University will host the event from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Drive, in San Angelo.
The celebration is in recognition of November as Native American Heritage Month and will be in the central spine of the University Center...
The 14th Archeology Fair Saturday September 28th
The event runs from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Fort Concho, in San Angelo.
Fort Concho Speaker Series This Wednesday At Noon
Susan Ball of the San Angelo Genealogical Society, will present "No Country for Dull Men: Concho Valley Life in the 1880s".