Texas is on track to overtake California and become the most populous state in the Union by 2045, according to a report published earlier this month by real estate company Realtor.com—which recently ...

In 1845, Texas was admitted into the United States as the 28th state. In 1848 ... In 2007, the New England Patriots became the first NFL team to finish the regular season with a 16-0 record.

Above all, Texas is a nation in every sense of the word.” Since Texas became the 28th state in 1845, it has been home to a diverse population that has endured hardship and triumph together.

The Alamo, where the defeat of Texas revolutionaries by Mexican forces inspired an iconic battle cry, marks its 189th anniversary on Thursday.