From the Statesman archives: Railroad, freedom colonies changed Austin after Civil War
The International-Great Northern Railroad, which arrived in Austin on Dec. 28, 1876, was formed in 1873 by merging previously ...
Texas Hill Country named a Top 10 spring destination in the US
The Texas Hill Country, especially Burnet, Fredericksburg and Marble Falls, was collectively named among the Top 10 best ...
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10 No-Frills Steakhouses In Texas That Are Totally Worth The Drive
The menu at El Paisano is a love letter to beef, written in the universal language of “mouthwatering.” Their steaks are so ...
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10 Humble Restaurants In Texas That Locals Swear Has The Best Steaks In The State
Brenner’s is what happens when old-world charm meets new-world culinary expertise. Nestled in the heart of Houston, this ...
Former Buckeyes coach and university president Jim Tressel nominated as Ohio lieutenant governor
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine nominated former Ohio State Buckeyes football coach and university president Jim Tressel as the state’s next lieutenant governor on Monday. The ...
Sri Lanka investigates deaths of 2 tourists who died at a hostel last week
Authorities conducted autopsies on Monday after the deaths of two foreign tourists who died earlier this month while vacationing in Sri Lanka, police said. Police said ...