All Of Texas Directory

A native Texas writer, Cheryl Schmidt researched the lives of women during the Civil War and the far reaching affects. The characters of her first novel, "Separated Souls" leave worn-torn Virginia to settle in Fayette County, Texas. Her next novel will be a series of ghost stories, legends and hauntings in Fayette County, La Grange, and Round Top, Texas.

Interesting facts about the Lone Star State.

We are dedicated to the preservation and transmission of historical facts, music, stories, and the heritage of the peoples that founded, formed and gave us The great state of Texas and the great country of the United States of America!

Welcome to Lone Star Junction, a Texas history resource provided for the benefit of both Texans and "foreigners" alike.

Find profiles of Texans who helped shape the state's history. Includes photos and details about their involvement with wars and Native Americans.

The Texas Almanac is the ultimate resource for anyone interested in staying up-to-date on the state of the Lone Star State. From travelers to trivia buffs, from teachers to genealogists, from students to business people, the Texas Almanac has been used by all kinds of people since 1857.

Texas and the United States Since Reconstruction

Texas history and facts, great places to visit in Texas, teacher resources, and more!

Historical site atlas, preservation projects and links from the Texas State Agency for Historical Preservation.

Ask any Texan, and you will no doubt learn that the mockingbird has the prettiest song of any bird native to North America. That's perhaps the chief reason the "mocker" was adopted as the state bird of Texas in 1927.