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The cemetery's new historical marker was unveiled by the Montopolis Commuunity Development Corporation June 18. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Historical marker dedicated in Montopolis at cemetery tied to former plantation, freedmen’s community
Staff members will lead virtual tours in real time at The Alamo. (Courtesy The Alamo)
Remember the Alamo through virtual tours
Astronaut, New Braunfels resident is Texan of the Year and more news from the Austin area
The Smithsonian Institution operates a number of museums in Washington, D.C. The most recent one built is the National Museum of African American History and Culture, pictured here. (Courtesy Smithsonian Institution)
Sen. John Cornyn's Smithsonian museum for American Latinos bill passes House vote
A group of athletes from the University of Texas are calling for a series of racial justice reforms, including the renaming of some buildings, a contribution from the athletics department to Black Lives Matter and the retirement of the song "The Eyes of Texas." (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
What University of Texas athletes are fighting for: A walk through campus history
Hays County's first jail become a USO center for black World War II soldiers before it was turned into a museum. (Courtesy Calaboose Museum of African American History)
Calaboose African American History Museum offers lessons on San Marcos' past
Bob Ayres, a Shield Ranch co-owner and president and CEO of the Shield Ranch Foundation, stands at the area used as the El Ranchito campground.
Shield Ranch family celebrates 80 years of ranching and conservation in Austin
The town of Manchaca and Manchaca Springs have a long and uncertain history of naming variance. The following are some of the documented variations.
Manchaca-Menchaca debate continues as lawsuit to rename South Austin road advances
Director of Marketing and Events Jenny Pack (left) and Director of Museum Operations Liz Lubrani stand in front of the Poundsu2019 barn and wagon.
Pound House Historical Farmstead is a symbol of Dripping Springs’ roots
Inmates quarried granite in Burnet and limestone in South Austin.
The history behind the name Convict Hill in South Austin
Jason White became lead pastor of Manchaca Baptist Church in October 2014. The church celebrates its 100th anniversary this fall.
Manchaca Baptist Church celebrates 100 years in South Austin community
Nutty Brown Cafe & Amphitheatre property has storied history leading up to last year in Southwest Austin
What to expect in Texas' voting rights court fights in 2018
The first meteor shower of the new year will peak the night of Jan. 3 into the early morning hours of Jan. 4. nn
Year in review: Data shows Central Texas reported highest number of 2017 UFO sightings in Texas
The Save Our Springs ordinance, passed Aug. 8, 1992, strengthened development regulations to protect Austin's supply of clean water.
SLIDESHOW: 25 years later, Save Our Springs Ordinance has a lasting impact on Austin's development regulations
From "Pong to Pokemon," explore 50 years of electronic gaming at the Bullock Museum exhibit in Austin, opening Saturday, July 29
Texas legislature moves to save Muny by transferring land from UT to state
Austin renamed East First Street to East Cesar Chavez Street in 1993.
Friday is César Chávez Day, but who was César Chávez?