History News & Context
Curated content to help you navigate Texas history and make informed decisions.
It’s Independence Day, 1842
How did we celebrate Independence Day in 1842? What’s the difference between now and 1842?
How Activist Journalists & Historians Fail Us
Activist journalists gush over activist historians.
Time For The TSHA Annual Meeting
The big TSHA history conference is upon us. Here’s what you need to know.
Deep Freeze Food
Baby, it’s cold outside! When we have a freeze, Michelle has time to cook. Chicken & dumplings!
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!
TSHA Settlement + BB-35’s Fate
The TSHA lawsuit is settled out of court and the Battleship Texas may have new digs in Galveston.
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!
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
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…
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.
Texas History Goes to Court
The battle over Texas history enters the courtroom on May 19. Here’s what you need to know.
The Sparkling Jewel in Our Digital Crown
We have an announcement as big as Texas. Digital Papers of the Texas Revolution, y’all!
Time To Grade The Professor
TSHA’s Chief Historian, Walter Buenger, is due for a job evaluation. . Should he continue on in the role?
Tax Dollars & Texas History
Is the Texas State Historical Association legally constituted? If not, what should we do about the tax dollars they receive?
Texas Ranger History Out of Context
How accurate is the scholarship presented by anti-Ranger group, Refusing to Forget? Let’s have a look at their website.
DEI in Texas Classrooms
To get certified to teach in Texas, you need to show your DEI bonafides.