Local History

Honest Joe's was turned into a pet hotel by the owner's granddaughter.

Little Chapel-in-the-Woods at Texas Woman's University turns 70 this week.

Since its dedication by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt in 1939, the Little Chapel-in-the-Woods has been a place of tranquility and beauty on TWU’s Denton campus.

The extensive display consists of clothing, accessories, maps, spurs, guns, and saddles.

Participants "traveled" to Brazil, Italy, India, and Turkey, while keeping their feet planted firmly on the ground.

In an afternoon, cyclists gathered for an Oak Cliff home tour and shoppers visited the 85+ vendor tents at the Urban Bazaar.

Bands reunite to celebrate memory of legendary '80s punk/new wave club.

Swing dance to a live band in front of a B-17, then take to the skies over Cowtown aboard a DC-3.

A rocking chair used by Martin Luther King Jr. will also go to the highest bidder in this November event at Heritage Auctions.

New exhibit at Amon Carter Museum focuses on artists' evolving perceptions of the western frontier.

Photos from Hell’s Half Acre prior to demolition show an area that had massive potential.

In honor of the first day of school, we bring you an all-ages education session. The photo gallery and video take you on a trip through a rare Texana collection -- including a letter signed by Sam Houston!

Today, four of the C. M. Davis Aparthomes are still standing, and here’s a look at how they are today.

REDiscover the history of Lancaster, one of the oldest cities in Dallas County.

Work on the vast, vacant, historic structure is expected to begin next year, with completion a couple of years later.

The Uptown Players will utilize the space after the Dallas Theater Center is in their downtown home.

He's still the property of the city; they're just letting TCU look at him.

The structure was built in the early 1890s, and now it's set to get a $2 million facelift.

A host of local dignitaries will be on hand for the Friday, July 3 dedication.