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If you’re driving along the North Sam Houston Tollway in Houston, it’s hard to miss the signs for Houston National Cemetery. Some things you might not know about the cemetery: 1. The cemetery was north of Houston; today it’s in…
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Last week’s article discussed Dr Pepper, the popular soft drink that was created in Texas. Dr Pepper, however, isn’t the only soft drink with a Texas birthright. Big Red soda—its color comes from Red #40 food coloring—is also Texas-based. Some…
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Many Texans know that Dr Pepper, the popular soft drink, was created in Texas. But there’s more to the story. For example, Dr Pepper dropped the period after “Dr” in its trademark in 1950. Some other things you might not…
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It’s been said of some towns that, if you’re not paying attention when you drive by, you’re going to miss it. This can be said of Indianola, which today is a ghost town situated on Matagorda Bay. Indianola sits approximately…
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Many professionals got their start by joining their father at work and learning the business. Wade Phillips can relate. Phillips is defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams. He is the son of the late O.A. (for Oail Andrew) “Bum”…
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Rice University today enjoys a strong academic reputation and a premier location near the Texas Medical Center and Hermann Park. In 2012, the university celebrated its centennial, and to see the university’s growth and development is an interesting story. William…
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When one looks at the state Capitol building in Austin, there is of course much to see and admire. Perhaps the most striking feature is the Goddess of Liberty statue that sits atop the Capitol. Workers created the statue with…
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Carrie Nation wasn’t the type of lady you’d invite to your after-work happy hour celebrations. She was a temperance leader who could express her displeasure with verse, song, and a hatchet. Her two periods as a Texas resident preceded her temperance…
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With Memorial Day weekend approaching, it’s appropriate to remember those who served and sacrificed for our nation. Many are buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Some are buried at the Texas State Cemetery, which has been called the “Arlington of Texas.”…
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In the northeast corner of the Huntsville Unit (also known as the Walls Unit because of its tall, red brick walls), sits the execution chamber. For many years, Death Row inmates met a shocking fate there thanks to an electric chair…
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