'Loyal and loving native son': Ben Johnson writes compelling yet critical history of Texas
Historian Benjamin Heber Johnson, reared in Houston, retells Texas history in a way that will appeal to a broad range of the state's readers.
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County Line Rail acquires Texas short line Sabine River & Northern
HOUSTON — County Line Rail, which acquires and develops rail yards and terminals in the Gulf Coast region, has purchased the Sabine River & Northern, a 40-mile short line in the southeastern corner of ...
This date in Texas history: Retha Swindell records Longhorns' first 20-20 game
On this date in Texas history, Retha Swindell recorded the first 20-20 game in the history of the women's basketball program.
Denison’s Red River Railroad Museum honors city’s foundation, hosting upcoming event
The Red River Railroad is one of Texoma’s biggest pieces of history, and it helped shape the town of Denison as it’s known ...
Texas Railroad Commission chair running for Texas Comptroller
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Railroad Commission Chair, Christi Craddick, has announced she is running for Texas Comptroller, ...
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Along Houston & Texas Central Railroad
Railroad historian Dennis Hogan discusses “Along the Central: A Journey through Time and Place on the H&TC" at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, in the Allen Train Depot, 100 E. Main St., Allen.
Union Pacific rolls ahead with plans to close Palestine shop, but county will file appeal
Union Pacific Railroad has notified employees in the East Texas town of Palestine that their jobs — kept in place by an 1872 ...