U.S. rodeos and Charreadas are both done on horseback. They are measures of the horses and their riders but they bear little resemblance beyond that.
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Fiesta is the 11-day party offering more than 100 events, from parades to street fairs. Among them is the Fiesta Kings Cup, an annual polo tournament held by a club with more than 130 years of history.
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Many people wonder whether the Colorado River that runs through Texas is related to the other Colorado River that created the Grand Canyon. It's not.
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The nation's historical markers delight, distort and, sometimes, just get the story wrong.
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In the beginning, relatives of the people buried in El Cementerio del Barrio de los Lipanes hoped to protect the Lipan Apache burial ground from further decay. Three years later, they’ve created a memorial that helps visitors understand its past — and look to the future.
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Every year, the Library of Congress names 25 'audio treasures' to be preserved permanently. This year's selections range from ABBA and Green Day to World War I-era jazz pioneer James Reese Europe.
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Texas Public Radio, the San Antonio-based NPR station, has been recognized by the Texas Association of Broadcasters with five awards for overall excellence, breaking news, newscast, beat reporting, and best sports story.
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Joan Means Khabele was one of the first Black women to jump into the pool in protest of segregation.
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Eclipse watchers across the San Antonio area took their positions under cloudy skies hoping for an unforgettable view of the eclipse. For many, the clouds proved a challenge. But it was a thrill to experience brief glimpses and momentary darkness.
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The stated goals of the Alliance for Texas History are to focus on a 21st century approach for historical analysis, dialogue, and perspective of Texas history.
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In 1878 a total solar eclipse crossed through the American West and captured the world's attention. A musical in development sings the stories of three scientists who looked to the sky with something personal to prove.