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Research at the Texas State Library & Archives: Finding the Muster Roll for Benjamin Cox and the Independent Blues
Onsite research is always an adventure. Preparing beforehand helps, but sometimes a kind archivist who knows the records and can navigate the collections is your best chance of finding the record you want. On our recent trip to Texas, I planned a visit to the Texas State Archives and Library in Austin, Texas. My research focused on my fourth-great-grandfather, Benjamin Cox, and finding sources about his service as a Texas Ranger. In this blog post, I’ll share what I found and tips for preparing for an on-site visit.
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Chilifest announces official 2027 festival dates despite recent troubles
SNOOK, Texas (KBTX) - Chilifest has set its return. The two-day music festival will take place Friday and Saturday, April 16-17, 2027, organizers confirmed. The headliner is still to be announced. Chilifest, Inc. said details will be on the way “in the coming weeks.”. The announcement follows a difficult...
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Texas Fall Antique Trails: Round Top & Hill Country Autumn Bazaars
The best antique finds in Central Texas aren’t always sitting in a shop window. Sometimes they’re tucked inside a weathered barn, displayed in a dealer’s booth, or waiting beneath a tent along a country road. The Texas fall antiques trail brings together antique shows, vintage markets, and...
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The Thunder of Hooves: Historic Horse Racing Returns to Washington-on-the-Brazos
WASHINGTON, Texas — For one autumn Saturday, the quiet grounds of Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site will once again echo with the thunder of hooves as visitors experience a popular pastime that once drew crowds to early Texas communities. On Saturday, Nov. 14, the historic site will host its third...
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Texas Football Player With 1.3 Million Followers On TikTok Is Vindicated For Quitting On Toxic Culture
Phil Longo was fired as the college football coach at Sam Houston State after just 20 games. Former Bearkats running back Shane Porter, who quit the team during the fired head coach’s first season, is vindicated for taking a parting shot at the program. His frustration was more than valid. Porter’s brief time in Huntsville […] The post Texas Football Player With 1.3 Million Followers On TikTok Is Vindicated For Quitting On Toxic Culture appeared first on BroBible.
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Round Top Film Festival returns for four days of film, music and storytelling
The place where "stories run wild" is rolling out the red carpet once again! The Round Top Film Festival returns November 12–15, 2026, for four days of film, music, conversations, and cinematic celebration in the heart of Round Top, Texas. Festival co-founder and filmmaker Skylar Schanen joined Trevor Scott...
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Old Photos Line The Walls At Cafe Texan In Huntsville, Serving Plate Lunches Since 1936
Some restaurants open and close before anyone learns their name. This one has been feeding Huntsville since 1936, long enough for grandparents to bring grandkids to the same corner where they once ate as children. The story here is not just about lunch plates and breakfast platters. It is about...
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The Fray helps Waco ‘Silobrate’ with old, new rock
While preceded by inflatables and followed by fireworks, The Fray’s performance itself was what pumped up and lit up the audience Friday night at Magnolia’s Silobration. Before the band took the stage, Chip and Joanna Gaines came on to talk about Silobration and their new show, “Fixer Upper: Chip Bought a Mansion.” After playing the upcoming show’s trailer, Chip offered the audience the mansion as inflatable tube men arose.
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3 stages, 12 hours: Free Halloween festival coming to Downtown Bryan
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Downtown Bryan is hosting a free, all-ages Halloween music festival on Saturday, Oct. 31, featuring 12 hours of continuous live music across three stages at Blackwater Draw. All performers are local musicians, with genres ranging from singer-songwriter sets and blues to classic rock, electronic music and...
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The Barnhill Center unveils 2027 entertainment lineup at Historic Simon Theatre
BRENHAM — The Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre officially announced its upcoming 2027 entertainment season, featuring a diverse 13-show lineup of country icons, rock tribute acts, acoustic swing, stand-up comedy and a festive holiday finale. Ticket sales kick off with a tiered subscriber release schedule starting at 10...