Yearly Archives:: 2026

The Portal at the TSHA Annual Conference

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Earlier this month, Jake Mangum with The Portal to Texas History attended the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) Annual Conference, joining historians, educators, and history lovers from across the state.The conference provided opportunities to engage with current conversations on Texas history, public history, and digital access. Sessions and informal discussions highlighted the importance of accessibility,… Read more »

The Roots of the Bermuda Onion in Texas

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Oh, oh, oh, "O" is the Onions

This blog post was prepared by Spencer Houghton, the National Digital Newspaper Program-Texas graduate student assistant.  In 1898, T. C. Nye sold his cattle ranch in the humid town of Cotulla, Texas, and bought an irrigated vineyard on the north side of Laredo in Webb County. Despite having a viticultural history reaching back to the… Read more »