Texcetera

A painting of Spanish colonists and Native Americans having a feast.
November 2025 Issue

Move Over, Massachusetts! Spanish Colonists and Native Americans Shared a Thanksgiving Feast in Texas Long Before the Pilgrims

The historic feast likely featured carne asada, menudo and freshly caught fish.

Story by Shilo Urban
A black cardinal (phainopepla intense) perched on a tree branch
August/September 2024 Issue

Skunk or Polecat? Animal Nicknames Run the Gamut

Wildlife names can serve as shorthand, but sometimes confusion sets in.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
Exterior of Port Lavaca's Halfmoon Reef Lighthouse
July 2024 Issue

Port Lavaca Lighthouse Provides Unexpected Surprises

Halfmoon Reef structure is the oldest surviving wooden lighthouse in Texas.

Story by Jen Shugert
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