Canyon Lake, Texas, is recognized as “The Jewel” of the Texas Hill Country. It’s a fitting honorary title for this community because it’s a true gem of the Lone Star State. Its location, on the ...

Originally established as Hammer’s Station, Sabinal, Texas hit the maps in 1854. The town was first established by Thomas B. Hammer. The area is known as the gateway to the beautiful River Region.

Who or what is the mysterious shadow figure in the background of this old west photo? Those who only glance at this 1886 image will likely miss the strange form behind the Apaches. Look closer, ...

About 20 miles west of Kerrville lies the unincorporated community of Mountain Home. Settled in 1856, the area became notorious in the 1980s when a gruesome scene was discovered there after a raid ...

If, like us, you simply went about your life referring to Rockwall, Texas, and never really contemplating why it was called that, you’re in luck! We’ve got the answer. The city of Rockwall has, ...

Can horny toads really shoot blood out of their eyes, or is that just another Texas tall-tale about these critters? You might be surprised to learn the answer is yes, one defensive mechanism that ...

Interested in learning more about this American pottery collection, including styles and pricing? Order the book “Alamo Pottery Illustrated Edition” by N. Perryman Collins. This chronicle is packed ...

Haven’t you heard? Kolaches are suddenly trendy and are considered the “new donut.” This familiar Czech pastry has recently taken over the country but remains a staple for those native to Texas. A ...

Many parks around San Antonio are modern constructions, designed for the comfort and convenience of city dwellers, but one park has been an integral part of the history of the area for hundreds of ...

Stretching from the Balcones Escarpment, which marks the eastern edge of the Hill Country, out to the deserts of west Texas, this region takes up much of the state. This area, though higher than the ...

Until Christmas Day, 1872, no railroads connected Texas with the rest of the United States. This day, the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railway crossed the bridge over the Red River and entered service into ...

Ken Roberts authored the book “The Cedar Choppers: On the Edge of Nothing” about a group of rough and rowdy citizens of the Texas Hill Country who are no longer known today, but who once ruled over ...