History

BBQ in El Paso stretches back to the 1800's, (at least), and as the 19th century came to a close, it sparked a huge debate in El Paso that ultimately had to be settled by a judge.

Of the, (few), passengers that did make it off the doomed ship, a handful eventually made their way to Texas. A few settled in El Paso and they're still here to this day. Well, their remains are anyway ...

Between the Panhandle and the Rio Grande, Texas is dotted with over 16,000 historical markers, each one sparking curiosity about our shared history.

Along Trans Mountain Road, a hidden piece of El Paso’s Wild West past awaits, telling tales of bravery and betrayal under the sun-drenched skies.

El Paso's history is packed with surprising firsts that shaped not just the city but the entire country. You won't believe what they achieved way back in 1598!

Certain city names are very common and every state seems to have one. One named after the state like Kansas City or Texas City for example. I always thought El Paso was a pretty unique name but, turns out, we're not alone.

Imagine standing before a 26-foot mural that’s been whispering its tale for over 4,000 years—this Texas site is a journey back in time.

In Diboll, a town shaped by change, one sound remains a steadfast reminder of tradition—meet the Cornbread Whistle, echoing memories from generations past.

The star lit nightly on the southern edge of the Franklin Mountains wasn't always a constant El Paso landmark, it wasn't always a star and, just so you know, it's also probably a lot older than you think it is.

Picture a New York City townhouse in 1882, where the first lighted Christmas tree flickered to life, sparking a holiday tradition.