Texas is a state known for its Wild West history - for the outlaws, the criminals and the bandits. People like Sam Bass, the ...

Educators worry the plan will deemphasize topics like world geography, history and cultures. The board aims to vote on what specific content social studies lessons will include by next summer.

When a land forgets its legends, Sees but falsehoods in the past, When a nation views its sires In the light of fools and ...

A newly signed law has set the stage for a 100-mile trail connecting two of Texas' most iconic landmarks-the Alamo in San Antonio and the State Capitol in Austin-just in time for the state's 200th ...

A pastor and author putting a new spin on Texas history as his book, The Gospel According to Texas, is striking a chord with readers across the country.

The Texas AFT says teachers typically teach Texas history in the 4th and 7th grade and focus on world cultures in the 6th ...