Texas History

A bill to give Texas families public funds to avoid integrated schools almost became law in 1957.

The story of El Batallón de San Patricio — or the Saint Patrick's Battalion — is told in the historical fiction "A Ballad of Love and Glory." Author Reyna Grande discusses her personal connection to the story and how the book shines a light on a forgotten portion of history.

The 1813 battle was the bloodiest in Texas history, yet little is known about it, including the actual location

Volunteers are working in a small area behind the Losoya Middle School football field

A vacant Texas school played an important role in integration in the 1950s. Proposed housing development threatens its history.

‘Revolutionary Women’ tells of the women who shaped Texas and Mexico before, during and after the Mexican Revolution.

Next month will be the 208th anniversary of the Battle of Medina. The 1813 battle was one of the largest and bloodiest battles in Texas, yet little is known about it, including the actual location.

From educators to textbook advisors, experts say state standards, teaching approaches, textbooks and politics all contribute to the erasure of Asian American experiences when history is taught in Texas schools.

In a new book, Bryan Burrough and co-writers Chris Tomlinson and Jason Stanford challenge the historical lore of the Alamo — including the story that Davy Crockett refused to surrender.

KERA spoke to educators in the state about what Texas students are missing out on when it comes to Asian American history. They said the lack of diversity, key figures and modern-day connection are some of the key issues.