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The Texas Almanac 2022-2023 includes these new feature articles: Texas WildlifeA greatly expanded article on the wildlife found throughout the state, with an updated and revised list of mammals and all new lists of birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Written by Dr. Travis LaDuc, Curator of Herpetology at the University of Texas at Austin and Dr. Drew Davis, Associate Research Scientist at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.COVID-19 i...

The Texas Almanac 2022-2023 includes these new feature articles: Texas WildlifeA greatly expanded article on the wildlife found throughout the state, with an updated and revised list of mammals and all new lists of birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Written by Dr. Travis LaDuc, Curator of Herpetology at the University of Texas at Austin and Dr. Drew Davis, Associate Research Scientist at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.COVID-19 i...

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Thomas T. "Ty" Smith, one of Texas's leading military historians, has delved deep into the records of the US Army to provide an authoritative portrait, richly complemented by many photos published here for the first time, of the final era of soldiers on horseback in the American West.

Includes articles and data about: history and government, the natural environment, business and transportation, agriculture, education, obituaries of notable Texans, population and demographics, sports and recreation, oil and minerals, science and health, culture and the arts, and pronunciation guide to town and country names.

This offers a vibrant and enjoyable experience through which to understand and enjoy Texas culture. This edition offers completely updated entries and features new and expanded coverage of the musicians, ensembles, dance halls, festivals, businesses, orchestras, organisations, and genres that have helped define the state's musical legacy.

Includes articles and data about: history and government, the natural environment, business and transportation, agriculture, education, obituaries of notable Texans, population and demographics, sports and recreation, oil and minerals, science and health, culture and the arts, and pronunciation guide to town and country names.

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Through numerous interviews and unlimited access to J. R. Parten's personal papers, Don E. Carleton tells the story of Parten's life. Parten, who helped develop critical oil pipelines during World War II, was a tireless champion of liberal causes.

This fascinating book traces Methodist's transformation from a community institution into an internationally renowned hospital equipped for heart-lung transplants. Opened in 1924, the hospital's history reflects the most revolutionary era in medicine.

Texas, Her Texas is the fascinating story of Frances Goff and her three remarkable careers: in Texas government as legislative aide and state budget director, at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, and as director of the Bluebonnet Girls State Program of the American Legion Auxilliary. Based on Goff's personal papers and interviews with those who knew her, the book provides inside glimpses of state political leaders.Goff's bi...

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Features of The Texas Almanac 2014-2015 include: an article on Texas art and artists by Houston businessman and art collector J.P. Bryan, coverage of the 2012 elections, 2012 Texas Olympic medalists, lists of sports champions, the environment, weather, recreation, a counties section, population figures from the 2010 US census, a comprehensive list of Texas cities and towns, politics, elections, and information on federal, state, and local gove...