History buff or not, Gonzales offers a surprising amount to explore.

In 1846, at the onset of the Mexican-American War, much of what is today West Texas was embroiled in a huge dispute between the two nations — both sides claimed it as their own. When the U.S. won in ...

It's true what they say: Everything is bigger in Texas. From its sprawling ranches to its bustling cities, the Lone Star State has earned its reputation for the big and bold. But some of Texas's ...

The town’s proximity to the Guadalupe River made it a prime location for growing cotton, so it quickly grew into a thriving commercial center for the crop. Businesses started springing up left and ...

Have you ever visited this small town straight out of Gilmore Girls? Are there any other small towns in Texas that remind you of fictional places? Terlingua is one of my favorites. The West Texas ...