In recognition of Black History Month in February, Fort Bend County Libraries will present a family-history research program on the "The Freedmen's Bureau & Freedman's Bank Records" on Wednesday, Febr ...

The International-Great Northern Railroad, which arrived in Austin on Dec. 28, 1876, was formed in 1873 by merging previously ...

When the Civil War ended and with it the last vestiges of slavery in the United States, the newly freed enslaved, termed ...

Explore Marty Bennett’s artwork in Freedman’s Town, showcasing the creations of NFL Super Bowl winner Martellus (Marty) ...

Those that did not travel by train left Texas in long “wagon trains.” Once word began to get out that so many Freedmen were leaving Texas, which had the potential of greatly reducing the labor force, ...

This article invites you to explore Freedmen’s Town in Houston through a virtual adventure. It highlights the area’s rich ...

It’s not simple to get to August Town, but it is easy. Anyone can take the road into this Kingston suburb, founded as a haven ...

Three very different but significant bills are being pushed through the Senate and House of Representatives that could change ...

Explore Black history and culture at Houston landmarks such as Freedmen’s Town, the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum and ...

The path toward equity in Austin education is long and fraught. Efforts to create fair learning opportunities for all ...

Alley Theatre is one of 62 organizations nationwide selected to receive a 2024-2025 NEA Big Read grant. Learn more about the grant and about the organization.

Just west of downtown Houston, in the Freedmen’s Town area of Fourth Ward, it’s as if the roads get bumpier the more historic they are. That’s because many of the streets in this storied neighborhood ...