Music from 1926 to 1976 is steeped in Americana tradition. The Buffalo Ruckus’ music has been described as a compendium of roots, Americana, southern soul, psychedelic postmodern avant-garde and experimental country-fried rock. The songwriting is pure and soulful with stories of heritage, spirituality, redemption, love gained and love lost. Spun from the timbers of heart […]

This community tree‑planting initiative invites residents from across El Paso County to take part in a hands‑on environmental stewardship effort aligned with the spirit of Texas America250—celebrating our shared history, strengthening community bonds, and investing in a thriving future for the next generation. Throughout 2026, volunteers will help plant 155 new trees across the region, […]

The Texas Citizen Bee is open to all public, private, home school, and parochial schools. Regional contests are held in each Education Service Center region, where top-performing students earn the opportunity to advance to the state championship in Austin, Texas. Designed to promote civic knowledge and engagement, the program is proudly sponsored by the Sumners […]

The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center (SHC) presents its third annual Family History Day with presentations and hands-on help from the Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution (TXDAR) on Saturday, April 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come learn about the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), why women join and […]

Join us for a special dedication ceremony at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin, Texas, as we honor the legacy of the 69 Revolutionary War Patriots buried in Texas. This event will mark the placement of a cenotaph in their memory, recognizing their enduring contributions to the nation’s founding and preserving their stories for future […]

Join us on April 18th for a compelling exploration of one of North America’s most powerful and dynamic Indigenous nations. What does it mean for a people to shape history across borders, long before those borders even existed? Dr. Joaquin Rivaya-Martinez, a leading scholar on the Comanche Nation, invites you to rethink the history of […]

Join us as we savor history through foods in El Paso! Modern El Paso is a blend of many communities’ traditions, and we are experiencing them one dish at a time. Celebrate Passover with a delicious dessert that’s rich in flavor and full of tradition! In this hands-on class, kids will create their own flourless […]

THE WALL THAT HEALS IS COMING TO RANGER TEXAS FROM APRIL 23 TO APRIL 26, 2026 The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Wall and Mobile Education Center spreads healing legacy of The Wall and educates about the impact of the Vietnam War Ranger, Texas – The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam […]

Join Magoffin Home educator, Martin Lopez, for an evening dive into the life of James Wiley “Don Santiago” Magoffin, a 19th-century borderlands merchant, political powerbroker, and cultural connector whose story shaped El Paso long before Texas knew what to do with him. This engaging, media-rich lecture brings his world to life with rare images, maps, […]

Doc Holliday Saints & Sinners Festival celebrates the boomtown of Denison in the 1870-80’s with authentic old west reenactors from the past when Doc Holliday had an office in Downtown Denison. Events will include authors, historians, wagon rides, kids activities, petting zoo, gunfights, a costume contest, food, life music, and much more. Leading up to […]