In this powerful Juneteenth documentary, Charles L. Perkins Sr., Secretary-Treasurer of the McLennan County Historical Commission, uncovers the buried history of 11 historically Black communities in Central Texas—what he calls “The Elite 11.” Through 3,000 miles of travel, over 800 hours of research, and invaluable interviews with living griots like Mrs. Inez Harris-Easley and TC…

The Texas Rangers, the Lone Star State’s iconic law enforcement organization, celebrated their 200th anniversary in 2023. For a notable part of that time, 28 years, Byron Johnson has headed the museum preserving their history. Johnson closes out his chapter as director of the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum this month, choosing to…

Nestled in the heart of frontier Texas, Torrey’s Trading Post #2 was more than just a hub for commerce; it was a crossroads of cultures, a symbol of peace, and a catalyst for the growth of Waco and its surrounding regions. This historic trading post, established in the early 1840s near Tehuacana Creek, played a…