Legacy of Texas is the official store of the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA).Especially Texan is a weekly dive into historical topics that make up the tapestry of Texas history. Explore the fascinating history of the Texas Navy, its formation, battles, and legacy in protecting Texas during its early years. Learn about the historic fleet…

AUSTIN – Authorities in the Permian Basin have now identified the man they believe violently raped a 49-year-old woman in a mall parking lot in Midland almost 30 years ago. Last month, James Lee Woodard, now 61, was arrested in Big Spring and charged with aggravated sexual assault. On Sept. 1, 1997, Midland Police Department…

The 135th Annual Convention of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) concluded Saturday, May 30th, and saw many positive changes. Daughters from all over the Lone Star State descended on Cowtown to celebrate their Texas heritage and perpetuate the memory of their ancestors who settled and fought for The Republic of Texas. A slate…

By Lauren Sausser and Maia Rosenfeld Jun 1, 2026 Karleigh McClain of Hendersonville, Tennessee, signed up for a membership with a telehealth company in January so that she could start taking a GLP-1 drug for weight loss. Within 24 hours of injecting her first dose, she was admitted to the hospital. (Arielle Weenonia Gray for…

By Katy Golvala, CT Mirror, Jenna Carlesso, CT Mirror, and Noam N. Levey Jun 1, 2026 When Christine Wood received a $12,000 bill from Bristol Hospital, she thought it must be a mistake. It was more than she and her husband made in a month combined. “I’m freaking out,” said Wood, who lives in a…

By Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune June 1, 2026 Corpus Christi City Council is set to discuss Tuesday whether to revive a controversial and ambitious endeavor to build a desalination plant to convert seawater into drinkable water — a project the council rejected nine months ago over high costs and environmental concerns. A stubborn drought…

This is a boil water notice from Undine. Due to a loss of pressure, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required Rosewood Water System PWSID 2300026public water systems to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc.). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems…

By Acacia Coronado and Austin Current, The Texas Tribune June 1, 2026 Just beyond the playground of Austin’s Cunningham Elementary School, ancient crops are uniting a new generation through the power of storytelling and teamwork. The Central Texas Cherokee Township and nonprofit Partners for Education, Agriculture and Sustainability, or PEAS, grow Native crops including corn…