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Washington-on-the-Brazos making major upgrades
Washington-on-the-Brazos birthed a nation in 1836 and now it's being reborn with a $54 million renovation that will change the way the story of the Republic of Texas is told.
Local leaders advocating at the State Capitol as Texas legislature recognizes Lubbock Day
City, county and civic leaders from Lubbock are advocating for our community at the State Capitol today. It’s Lubbock Day in ...
Every state's nickname and where it comes from
Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every state's nickname.
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Is Presidents Day the most confusing holiday in the US?
The holiday hasn’t been celebrated on Washington’s actual birthday of Feb. 22, or any other president’s birthday, for more than 50 years. Presidents Day became the popular name after the holiday was ...
From the Statesman archives: Here's how the University of Texas elevated Austin in 1883
The opening of the University of Texas in 1883 proved a pivot point in Austin history, but the Old Main Building was not ...