History

There are no costumes or presents today, but Columbus Day is still a holiday worth noting. It has become controversial, but Texas might not be Texas without it.

A road trip with Kevin Costner? Count me in!

The "existence" of witches goes back as far as biblical times based on stories and myths. These tales, however, have their origins in women just being simple merchants.

A writer, philosopher, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humorist, civic activist, and diplomat--he knew how to get things done, and done well.

I'm listening to the popping in my microwave and I start to wonder. How did popcorn, of all things, became such a go-to snack for us. Where'd that get started?

Thursday showers and a few storms are looking possible here, coming on a day that also recognizes the anniversary of the deadliest tornado in U.S. history.

The first recorded festivity in honor of the New Year was a long, long time ago. We're talking 4,000 years ago in ancient Babylon.

Getting to see video of the past is pretty cool, despite how grainy and low quality it is. The City of Tyler YouTube channel has video of the building of the brick streets in downtown.

On August 28, 1844, Photographer F.N. Robinson captured a photo of a tornado near Howard, South Dakota. This photo was for a very long time believed to be the first-ever of a tornado. But it turns out that may not be the case.

In conjunction with the expo, there will also be the "Thunder Over Cedar Creek Lake Airshow" on Saturday night, July 6 at twilight.

The June 8 "edition" features the 'Texas Ice Cream Festival." Talk about an ideal way to kick-off the summer. Yes, please!

Whether you wander down on a whim, make a plan to meet a friend, or want to hang with the entire family, 'Hit the Bricks' has something almost anyone could dig.