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On June 19 ("Juneteenth"), 1865, U.S. Army General Gordon Granger extended the Emancipation Proclamation to Texas at Galveston. Former slaves could stay where they lived and work for wages or go where they pleased, as long as they did not congregate at federal military camps. … [Read more...] about Texas History – When was the Emancipation Proclamation Brought to Texas?

Anytime you blame others and complain about your situation, you are choosing to be a victim. By playing the victim role you are putting yourself in an ineffective and weak position. It is virtually impossible to allow incredible miracles to enter your life when you choose to remain in this negative mental state. Sonia Ricotti   … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:

Camp Verde, Texas. In the 1850s, the U.S. Department of War sought to establish a transportation and communication link to the West Coast for military purposes by importing camels from North Africa and the eastern Mediterranean. They trained the camels at Camp Verde and then sent them on expeditions to California and southwestern Texas. Camels proved to be hardier than mules and horses under the demanding conditions of travel through arid and rugged terrain, carried heavier loads, grazed on … [Read more...] about Texas History – Where was the U.S. Army Camel Headquarters Located?

In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. Bill Cosby … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:

The Giddings Line. In March 1858, Giddings received a contract from the government for service from San Antonio, Texas, to San Diego, California. The line eventually evolved into a service between New Orleans, Louisiana, and San Francisco, California, as the first transcontinental passenger and mail line in the United States. … [Read more...] about Texas History – What was the First Link in the First Transcontinental Passenger & Mail Line?

The Giddings Line. In March 1858, Giddings received a contract from the government for service from San Antonio, Texas, to San Diego, California. The line eventually evolved into a service between New Orleans, Louisiana, and San Francisco, California, as the first transcontinental passenger and mail line in the United States. … [Read more...] about Texas History – What was the First Link in the First Transcontinental Passenger & Mail Line?

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. Helen Keller … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:

In 1851, Henry Skillman received a contract from the U.S. postmaster general to establish a mail route from San Antonio, Texas, to Santa Fe, New Mexico, through El Paso, Texas. The bimonthly service soon became a monthly service with passenger service. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Who Received the First U.S. Mail Contract in Texas?