One helped give El Paso its name. Another led a celebrated Union cavalry raid through Mississippi. A German immigrant rose … More
Category: History
Magoffin Home to host lecture on priest who established 14 Borderlands churches
The Magoffin Home State Historic Site will host a free lecture Aug. 20 examining the life and legacy of Father … More
Historic barbed wire exhibit highlights invention that transformed Texas ranching
The Annie Riggs Memorial Museum is highlighting the history of barbed wire and the role the simple but consequential invention … More
Archives of the Big Bend to mark 50 years with anniversary celebration in Alpine
The Archives of the Big Bend at Sul Ross State University will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a community gathering … More
Historian to Explore El Paso’s Forgotten 1923 Drug War, Murder of Detective Frank Burns
A lecture exploring a little-known chapter of El Paso history will examine the killing of Detective Frank Burns and the … More
Historic tax credit workshop set for Alpine after downtown district earns national designation
Property owners and residents interested in preserving downtown Alpine’s historic character will have an opportunity to learn about historic tax … More
Fort Lancaster State Historic Site Seeks Office Manager in Sheffield
The Texas Historical Commission is seeking applicants for a full-time office manager position at Fort Lancaster State Historic Site, a … More
Alpine Downtown Historic District Added to National Register of Historic Places
The Alpine Downtown Historic District has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, marking a milestone more than … More
Community Meeting Planned to Discuss Preservation of Alpine’s Historic South Orient Railway Station
Community members interested in preserving Alpine’s historic South Orient Railway Station are invited to attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, … More
Jeff Davis County to consider historical marker installation at old county jail
Jeff Davis County commissioners are set to consider approving the installation of a new waymarker at the historic county jail … More