The Calm-Me-Downs Wrangle from Far Left Texas

Texans turned out at the state cemetery to pay their respects to Sarah Weddington this afternoon in Austin. #txlege #RoeVWade @DMNPolitics

https://t.co/SR9U43Nyf9

— BeLynn Hollers (@Belynnhollers) February 10, 2022

Martha Menchaca's new book gives an overview of Mexican Americans' embattled experiences throughout Texas history to present day.

Released through @UTexasPress, you can read an excerpt of her work here: https://t.co/4sEZ1VgjeF

— Texas Observer (@TexasObserver) February 11, 2022

The 1813 Battle of Medina was one of the largest and bloodiest battles in Texas history. Yet little is known about it, including the actual location of the battle.

Now, the largest organized effort to locate the battle site has begun. https://t.co/rIVuZ0968U

— Texas Standard (@TexasStandard) February 9, 2022

A sneak peek at Powderhorn Ranch, an unspoiled, 17,351-acre coastal paradise set to become a state park.https://t.co/GY7jDPPQs3

— Texas Monthly (@TexasMonthly) February 10, 2022

Blue Oyster Cult at Oyster Bake just makes ✨sense✨

They'll join Chingy, Josh Abbott Band, Puddle of Mudd, Bobby Pulido, & more to help San Antonio burn out the day, burn out the night for the return of one of Fiesta's biggest events.https://t.co/hkfn6dOsKR @mySA @Oyster_Bake

— Maddy Skye (@MaddySkye) February 9, 2022

Galveston’s Mardi Gras tradition began more than 150 years ago.

Islanders held private masked balls in 1856 & 1867. Galveston's earliest recorded public celebration of Mardi Gras was in 1871. Now, the annual event is among the largest in the nation.

📷: @GalvestonIsland pic.twitter.com/SkwsOq5aTq

— Texas Historical Commission (@TxHistComm) February 8, 2022

#SXSW2022 is back (March 11-20) and we're more ready than ever to give you the scoop on the coolest bands, films, interactive, free stuff, and parties. To kick it off, here’s how it’s going to look this year! https://t.co/hkZ0FR0uRM

— Do512 (@Do512) February 10, 2022

The largest antiques mall in the Southwest attracts locals who are regulars and road-trippers who are curious. https://t.co/EObmB7LfqJ

— Texas Highways Magazine (@TexasHighways) February 10, 2022

Confession: We were on vacation last week and went to the butterfly migration sanctuary atop Sierra Chincua in Michoacán. It’s one of the most fantastic natural wonders I’ve ever seen. Where we were, it was snowing Monarchs. pic.twitter.com/vydT9u92E2

— Bud Kennedy / #ReadLocal (@BudKennedy) February 9, 2022