Why Are Space Craft Launched In Florida But Controlled In Texas?
You've probably heard people say "Houston, we've got a problem" many times. Well, the "problem" that sparked the phrase didn't happen anywhere near Houston.
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A Texas Guitar God Once Sang About Flashy Wimps And Crazy Funerals
A Texas guitar legend redid a bluesy number about a larger than life character and a wild funeral.
Do You Remember When El Paso Had 3 Topless Malls?
Some of El Paso's earliest shopping malls were only partially enclosed.
The Richest City In Texas Has A Racist Past As A “Sundown Town”
The list of the 11 richest cities in Texas ... El Paso didn't make it ... includes at least one with a racist past. Sadly, not uncommon in American history.
I recently came across a list of the 11 richest cities in Texas. While they all absolutely deserve to be on the list and certainly earned their spots, one wasn't always exactly welcoming of ALL Texans.
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The Very First Plane Hijacking In America Happened In El Paso Tx.
There have been a number of airplane hijackings in American history but the very first one happened right here in El Paso.
Do You Know Why El Paso Is In The Mountain Time Zone?
The short answer is, basically, because El Pasoans don't like being told what to do.
Is ZZ Top Really The Oldest Rock Band From The State Of Texas
Texas' legacy in rock history is long and proud but who is truly the "oldest" Texas rock band?
El Pasoans Can Celebrate Hispanic Month In September And October
The timing of this particular look at the history of Hispanic Americans straddles 2 months.
El Pasoans Once Had A Front Row Seat To A Real Revolution
Political strife in Mexico is nothing new but when it sparked a full on revolution, parts of El Paso became one huge theater in which to watch it.
Why Is Ysleta 1 Of The 10 Oldest Cities In Texas But Not El Paso
El Paso did not make the cut here but nearby Ysleta did, beating us by a couple of hundred years.
Remembering Some KLAQ Radio Greats In Honor Of National Radio Day
Today is officially National Radio Day so I thought it would be cool to walk down memory lane with a KLAQ DJ roll call.
Meet the 2 El Pasoans Who Made It Onto ABC's American Bandstand
We now know who were the El Paso couple that appeared on American Bandstand years ago & you'll get to meet them.