Son of the South
Son of the South: The History of Texas: Spanish Settlement of Texas
A well-written synopsis of the Spanish settlement of Texas spanning from the middle of the 17th century to the middle of the 18th century.
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Comanche Lodge: Quanah Parker
This biography of famous Texan, Quanah Parker, tells the story of his life and the impact he made in Texas history.
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Ghosttowns.com: Ghost Towns of Texas
Ghost Towns of Texas offers the rich history of the Old West highlighting the many ghost towns in Texas.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Stephen F. Austin 1793 1836
Often called "The Father of Texas", Stephen Austin settled the first American colony in Mexican controlled Texas and fought for Texas independence. Hyperlinks to additional information.
C-SPAN
American Writers: Black Elk
An informational site on Black Elk. Includes general information about his life, works, and writings, including Black Elk Speaks. Also includes links to other sites.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Juan Seguin
A brief biography of Texas Revolution patriot, Juan Seguin, complete with links to primary documents involving the Texas and Mexico politician.
Texas Public Broadcasting
Texas Pbs: Texas Our Texas: The Land and Its Early People: Prehistory 1519
Learn how the four different regions with their diverse geographical features make Texas' environment quite varied and unique, and how this influenced early settlers in the state.
Texas Public Broadcasting
Texas Pbs: Texas Our Texas: Age of Contact 1519 1689
Find out about the wave of exploration that began with Columbus' voyage in 1492, and reached the land that is now Texas a short time later.
Texas Public Broadcasting
Texas Pbs: Texas Our Texas: Civil Rights and Conservatism 1945 Present
Learn about over seventy years of Texas history from the time of civil rights to present day.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: Spanish Texas
Texas was home to a "clash of three European empires" long before it became part of the United States. How did the Spanish claim Texas, and how was Spain outed by the Mexicans? Read about it all in this article, and check out related...
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: The Annexation Treaty
Isaac Van Zandt championed for U.S. annexation, despite the possibility of war and political uproar. Read about the annexation treaty in its infancy, the people involved, and the signing of the treaty in 1844.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: The Final Showdown Starting Over Again
What happened after the annexation treaty failed? Read primary documents to explore this period of Texas' history and learn about the people involved in this event.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Texas Poets
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Texas includes information on the poet laureate, Alan Birkelbach. Other sections include featured poets (Naomi Shihab Nye and Scott Hightower) and...
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Fort Hood Sentinel: Texans Who Were Presidents, Vice Presidents
This Sentinel writer tells of personal accounts and connections to the Texas men who had gone on to become President or Vice President of the United States of America.
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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
This link leads you to the home page of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, where you can explore the museum's encyclopedic collections of art from all historical periods and from all geographic regions of the world.
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Texas State Historical Association: Texas Quiz Show
The Texas Quiz Show is an actual competition held online each year. Students sign up as individuals, and teachers are encouraged to use it as a class activity as well. Practice quizzes are posted three times a year, and students can use...
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The University of North Texas Libraries: The Portal to Texas History
The Portal is a gateway to Texas history materials where students can discover anything from an ancestor's picture to a rare historical map. From prehistory to the present day, students can explore unique collections from Texas...
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Texas Department of State Health Services
This is the government health site for the state of Texas. Includes birth and death certificates, health alerts, publications, and other important information for Texas citizens.
NSTATE
Texas State Symbols
Here is a complete list of the Texas state symbols, including their year of adoption. Click on one to be taken to a page with more information and a picture.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: Texas
Offers much general information regarding Texas history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
Read Works
Read Works: Westward Expansion the Story of the Alamo
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the battle at the Alamo. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Texas Parks and Wildlife: Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site
The history and significance of Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site are concisely presented by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Texas Parks and Wildlife: Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Hueco Tanks is a historic site for Texas, from the ancient rock paintings to marking the last Indian battle in El Paso County. Texas Parks and Wildlife feature a concise history and overview of the Hueco Tanks.
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Texas Parks and Wildlife: Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Hueco Tanks is a historic site for Texas, from the ancient rock paintings to marking the last Indian battle in El Paso County. Texas Parks and Wildlife feature a concise history and overview of the Hueco Tanks.