History News & Context

Curated content to help you navigate Texas history and make informed decisions.

Michelle M Haas Michelle M Haas

Deep Freeze Food

Baby, it’s cold outside! When we have a freeze, Michelle has time to cook. Chicken & dumplings!

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Michelle M Haas Michelle M Haas

The Truth is Marching On…

Chief Historian Walter Buenger is out, as are many of his OOPS acolytes. Don’t know what OOPS is? You’re about to!

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Michelle M Haas Michelle M Haas

A Six Month Journey in Texas

Corpus to Austin to Dallas to El Paso, over to San Antonio…and back again. Here’s what we’ve been up to since January!

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Mark Pusateri Mark Pusateri

Locke Lord Opinions re: TSHA

Just FYI, regarding the legal opinions on board imbalance, etc., rendered by the law firm who helped to revise TSHA’s bylaws

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Michelle M Haas Michelle M Haas

History Has A Hearing

A Galveston judge determined the immediate future of the Texas State Historical Association today. Here’s what you need to know…

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Michelle M Haas Michelle M Haas

Whose Coup?

Academics react to the lawsuit filed to restore the board balance to the Texas State Historical Association…and it’s pretty dang funny.

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Michelle M Haas Michelle M Haas

Time To Grade The Professor

TSHA’s Chief Historian, Walter Buenger, is due for a job evaluation. . Should he continue on in the role?

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Michelle M Haas Michelle M Haas

Tax Dollars & Texas History

Is the Texas State Historical Association legally constituted? If not, what should we do about the tax dollars they receive?

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Michelle M Haas Michelle M Haas

Gratitude For History

Should we be ashamed of our history and try to atone for it? Hell no! Don’t be ridiculous.

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