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Waco, Texas, was on the verge of a new century, brimming with the promise of transformation and advancement. This bustling city on the Brazos River would see the establishment of educational institutions that would shape generations, the birth of an iconic soft drink, and the terrible legacy of racial violence over the next few decades.… Continue reading Waco: A History and Change Tapestry

Waco, Texas, a community perched along the Brazos River’s banks, with a history as diverse as the Texas terrain itself. Waco’s journey from 1950 to the present is a testament to the resilience of its people and the city’s unwavering spirit, from the devastating tornado of 1953 to the enigmatic story of the Branch Davidians,… Continue reading Waco Texas Unveiled: A Historical Journey from 1950 – 2020

The sun was low in the sky above Texas, creating lengthy shadows across the rough terrain. The Republic of Texas was still in its infancy in 1842, a vast and untamed territory rich with potential and peril. Among the courageous pioneers and frontiersmen who traveled into this uncharted country was Hamilton Lindley, whose name would… Continue reading Hamilton Lindley: Fort Fisher Legend