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In January and February, Humanities Texas will hold seven workshops on Texas and U.S. history for social studies teachers throughout the state. More »

In 1874 and 1875, Comanche, Kiowa, Southern Cheyenne, and Arapaho Native American tribes clashed with the U.S. Army in a series of battles that came to be known as the Red River War. The war’s outcome changed the course of Southern Plains history: Native American tribes were expelled from their lands and resettled on reservations, and Euro-American farmers and ranchers began to settle the region, bringing with them new railroads that expanded trade and settlement. Development continued in the 1920s when oil was discovered in the area. However, amidst the rapid pace of development, many historical sites were all but forgotten, and the Red River War received little more than passing attention from historians. The Texas Historical Commission’s new online brochure, Red River War of 1874–1875: Clash of Cultures in the Texas Panhandle, which received grant support from Humanities Texas, aims to reverse that trend. More »

During its 107 years of existence, Bishop College educated teachers for a region and religious leaders for a nation. A new documentary celebrating the collective contributions of this historic African American institution will air on KSHV-My45 and KMSS-FOX33 in January and February. These stations serve Oklahoma, Louisiana, and East Texas. More »