Texas Chronicles
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Join Joe as he chronicles his road trips through the cities, towns and backroads of Texas
Aquarena Springs, San Marcos
Mermaids" put on shows that could be seen from an underwater submarine theater. 1951 - 1996
Mermaids" put on shows that could be seen from an underwater submarine theater. 1951 - 1996
April 5, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Aquarena Springs, San Marcos
Mermaids" put on shows that could be seen from an underwater submarine theater. 1951 - 1996
Mermaids" put on shows that could be seen from an underwater submarine theater. 1951 - 1996
Bailey's Light: A ghostly orb haunts the highway in Brazoria County.
March 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Bailey's Light: A ghostly orb haunts the highway in Brazoria County.
Sirloin Stockade bull, Austin, Texas. 1983.
March 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Sirloin Stockade bull, Austin, Texas. 1983.
Thanksgiving Day Nov. 29, 1956 Houston premiere of “Love Me Tender”
March 26, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Thanksgiving Day Nov. 29, 1956 Houston premiere of “Love Me Tender”
Hakeem Olajuwon hugs a UH coach after the legendary Phi Slama Jama team defeats Louisville in the NCAA semifinals, 1983.
March 15, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Hakeem Olajuwon hugs a UH coach after the legendary Phi Slama Jama team defeats Louisville in the NCAA semifinals, 1983.
The Houston Astrodome was chosen by Colonel Parker to be the first venue for Elvis to perform outside Las Vegas. These photos are from March 3, 1974 when he returned to the Houston Astrodome.
March 14, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The Houston Astrodome was chosen by Colonel Parker to be the first venue for Elvis to perform outside Las Vegas. These photos are from March 3, 1974 when he returned to the Houston Astrodome.
Texas Chronicles: Did you know?
It’s said that the Caddo tribe greeted Spanish settlers by saying Tay-yas, which means “friends”—and sounds like “Texas.”
It’s said that the Caddo tribe greeted Spanish settlers by saying Tay-yas, which means “friends”—and sounds like “Texas.”
March 12, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Texas Chronicles: Did you know?
It’s said that the Caddo tribe greeted Spanish settlers by saying Tay-yas, which means “friends”—and sounds like “Texas.”
It’s said that the Caddo tribe greeted Spanish settlers by saying Tay-yas, which means “friends”—and sounds like “Texas.”
Joske's was the first department store in the south to have up and down escalators from street level to top floor. It was such a unique experience that folks would come in just to ride. 1942
March 10, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Joske's was the first department store in the south to have up and down escalators from street level to top floor. It was such a unique experience that folks would come in just to ride. 1942
Here's a taste of what summer fun looked like in Austin in 1967—daily waterskiing shows at Fiesta Gardens.
March 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Here's a taste of what summer fun looked like in Austin in 1967—daily waterskiing shows at Fiesta Gardens.
Did you know?
The dome of the Texas State Capital stands 15 feet higher than the U.S. Capital Building in Washington, DC.
The dome of the Texas State Capital stands 15 feet higher than the U.S. Capital Building in Washington, DC.
March 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Did you know?
The dome of the Texas State Capital stands 15 feet higher than the U.S. Capital Building in Washington, DC.
The dome of the Texas State Capital stands 15 feet higher than the U.S. Capital Building in Washington, DC.
Beach Scene at the Pier Galveston in 1944
March 8, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Beach Scene at the Pier Galveston in 1944
Nora Washington, of Bastrop, with a catfish she caught from the Colorado River, 1950s.
March 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Nora Washington, of Bastrop, with a catfish she caught from the Colorado River, 1950s.
Rocket Drive-In, Sweetwater, Texas. 1979.
March 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Rocket Drive-In, Sweetwater, Texas. 1979.
This was the only way to bring your car onto Padre Island back in the day.
March 5, 2025 at 12:36 AM
This was the only way to bring your car onto Padre Island back in the day.
More massa honey..
March 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
More massa honey..
Stewart Beach mini golf, Galveston, Texas. 1986.
March 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Stewart Beach mini golf, Galveston, Texas. 1986.
Buddy Holly Center
Lubbock, Texas
Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock, Texas
This permanent exhibit is dedicated to the life and music of rock’n’roll legend, Buddy Holly. View memorabilia donated by family, friends, and fans.
Lubbock, Texas
Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock, Texas
This permanent exhibit is dedicated to the life and music of rock’n’roll legend, Buddy Holly. View memorabilia donated by family, friends, and fans.
March 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Buddy Holly Center
Lubbock, Texas
Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock, Texas
This permanent exhibit is dedicated to the life and music of rock’n’roll legend, Buddy Holly. View memorabilia donated by family, friends, and fans.
Lubbock, Texas
Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock, Texas
This permanent exhibit is dedicated to the life and music of rock’n’roll legend, Buddy Holly. View memorabilia donated by family, friends, and fans.
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February 22, 2025 at 1:18 PM
On this date in 1984, David Vetter, a 12-year-old Texas boy who’d spent most of his life in a plastic bubble because he had no immunity to disease, died 15 days after being removed from the bubble for a bone-marrow transplant.
February 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM
On this date in 1984, David Vetter, a 12-year-old Texas boy who’d spent most of his life in a plastic bubble because he had no immunity to disease, died 15 days after being removed from the bubble for a bone-marrow transplant.
Galveston Island in the early 1940’s
February 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Galveston Island in the early 1940’s
Those Texas grass burs
February 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Those Texas grass burs
Elizabeth L. Gardner, a WWII WASP pilot, stationed at Harlingen Army Air Field, Texas.
February 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Elizabeth L. Gardner, a WWII WASP pilot, stationed at Harlingen Army Air Field, Texas.
Gus Cafe, Waco, Texas, 1949
February 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Gus Cafe, Waco, Texas, 1949